The Best Days To Book a Flight and When To Fly

There is no single magic day to book flights, but you can usually save money by booking a few weeks or months in advance and flying on cheaper midweek days instead of weekends.

In general, many travellers find good prices when they book 1–3 months before domestic trips and 3–5 months before international trips, then choose flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday instead of Friday or Sunday.

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Best Days To Book Flights

Recent data shows prices move up and down all the time, so the day you book matters less than it used to.

There are still some patterns you can use.

Simple rules:

• Book ahead, not last minute

  • Domestic flights: aim for about 1–3 months before you fly.

  • International flights: many studies find good prices about 3–5 months before, and sometimes as wide as 2–8 months.

• Sunday can be a slightly cheaper day to book

  • Some large reports show Sunday bookings are a bit cheaper on average than booking on other days, but the savings are usually small.

• Use tools instead of guessing

  • Use price alerts on sites like Google Flights or other comparison tools so you see when prices drop, rather than waiting for a specific weekday.

Best Days To Fly for Cheaper Fares

The day you actually fly usually has a bigger impact on price than the day you book.

Common patterns:

• Cheapest days to fly

  • Many sources find that Tuesday, Wednesday, and sometimes Thursday are often cheaper than other days.

• Most expensive days to fly

  • Fridays and Sundays are usually more expensive because more people want those days.

• Time of day matters too

  • Very early morning or late-night flights can be cheaper because fewer people want those times.

If you can be flexible, try this simple combo:

• Fly out on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

• Avoid Sunday returns if possible

Even small changes like this can cut your flight cost without changing your whole trip.

Simple Checklist To Save on Flights

When you are planning your next trip, you can use this quick list:

1. Pick your rough dates and destination

2. Set price alerts on a flight search site

3. For domestic trips, start watching prices about 3 months before, and book when you see a fair price in that 1–3 month window

4. For international trips, start earlier, around 5–6 months out, and aim to book 3–5 months before you go

5. Try to fly on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday instead of Friday or Sunday