When is the best time to book your flights? | Skyscanner's Travel Blog

When is the best time to book your flights?

We have analysed millions of flights so we can give you some insider hints and tips on how to bag a bargain flight to some of the most popular destinations. Find out when’s the cheapest (and most expensive) time to fly, what impacts your flight price, how the best time to book varies whether you’re flying with a budget airline or a national carrier and whether you’re flying short-haul or long-haul, and how far in advance are flight prices typically at their lowest.

Use our Savings Generator to see how much you could save on your next trip and the best time to book.

And, while you’re here, there are a few other ways to find the cheapest day to travel using Skyscanner:

  • Go anywhere. If you just want to travel and aren’t tied to a destination, use Skyscanner’s “everywhere” search to see the cheapest places to go. Select “everywhere” as your “to” destination, and we’ll show you great deals to amazing destinations around the globe.

  • Take the long view. Know exactly where you want to go? Use Skyscanner’s “whole month” search tool to find the cheapest day to travel. For even more savings, select the “cheapest month” feature to plan your next adventure.

  • Find the busiest locations. Popular destinations with multiple airports have more scheduled flights, so you’ve got a better shot at finding a deal. And, since many major airlines will be flying these routes, you can expect competitive prices.

  • Stay alert. Got your eye on a dream destination? Don’t waste your time repeatedly checking for a price drop — let Skyscanner do the work. Set up a Price Alert for the route you want to watch, and we’ll notify you as soon as the price moves.

Where will your next adventure take you?