Travel Tip Tuesday with Becky: Best Time to Search for Air Packages

Hey Becky! When is the best time to search for international or domestic air packages?
​Always Tuesdays or Wednesdays early in the morning. This is when any company that is going to have a deal is going to put them out. 

Searching for air travel packages can be most effective when you time your search according to trends and patterns in pricing. Here are some key points on when to look for the best air travel package deals:

Advance Booking

• Domestic Travel: For domestic flights, looking about 1 to 3 months in advance can often get you the best rates. However, last-minute deals may also appear, especially if airlines are trying to fill seats.
• International Travel: For international flights, booking 2 to 6 months in advance is generally recommended. You can sometimes find deals closer to the departure date, but this can be riskier 

Day of the Week

• Flights: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often good days to check for deals. Airlines typically release fare discounts early in the week, and other airlines may match these prices by midweek.
• Packages: Deals for vacation packages may be updated throughout the week, but checking midweek can still be beneficial. Many travel agencies update their offers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Time of Year

• Off-Peak Seasons: Traveling during off-peak seasons (e.g., avoiding summer vacation periods, holidays, or major events) can help you find better deals on air travel packages.
• Shoulder Seasons: The periods just before or after peak travel times (shoulder seasons) can also offer significant savings.

Day of Travel

• Midweek Flights: Flying on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays can often be cheaper compared to weekends due to lower demand.

Sales and Promotions

• Holiday Sales: Keep an eye out for major sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and airline-specific promotions.
• Flash Sales: Sign up for newsletters and fare alerts from airlines and travel agencies to be notified of flash sales or limited-time promotions.

Flexible Dates

• Flexible Search: Use fare comparison tools and websites with flexible date options to find the best deals across a range of dates.

Travel Packages

• Bundled Deals: Sometimes, booking a flight and hotel together can offer significant savings.

Start searching for air travel packages about 1 to 3 months in advance for domestic flights and 2 to 6 months for international flights. Keep an eye on midweek days, monitor off-peak seasons, and stay informed about sales and promotions to find the best deals.

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