Best Time to Book Flights
Based on analysis of millions of fares across 300+ airlines, here is when to book for the best prices — broken down by route type, day of week, and season.
When to Book by Route Type
| Route | Book in Advance | Best Day | Cheapest Months | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic (US) | 1-3 months | Tuesday/Wednesday | Jan, Feb, Sep | Jun-Aug, Dec |
| Transatlantic (Europe) | 2-6 months | Tuesday/Thursday | Jan-Mar, Nov | Jun-Aug |
| Transpacific (Asia) | 2-8 months | Wednesday | Feb-Apr, Sep-Nov | Jul-Aug, Dec |
| Caribbean/Mexico | 1-4 months | Tuesday | Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov | Dec-Mar |
| Business Class | 3-10 months | Any | Jan-Mar | Sep-Nov (corp travel) |
5 Ways to Get the Best Price
Set fare alerts early
Start monitoring prices 3-6 months before your trip. Pointify checks 300+ airlines every 2 hours and alerts you when prices drop.
Be flexible with dates
Flying Tuesday-Thursday is almost always cheaper than weekends. Use our calendar fare grid to see prices across a full month.
Watch for mistake fares
Airlines accidentally misprice fares more often than you think. Our AI detects these within minutes — sometimes saving 50-90%.
Compare points vs cash
Sometimes paying cash is better, sometimes transferring points saves thousands. Pointify shows both options side by side with CPP values.
Book connecting flights separately
Hidden city routing and self-connect options can save 15-30% on the same route. We find these automatically.
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