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Opportunity to purchase airline tickets at the best price is precisely 54 days before the scheduled departure.
Tips for Calculating the Best Time to Purchase the Most Affordable Airline Tickets
According to data analysis from CheapAir, studying 4 million flights over 10 months reveals that the optimal opportunity to purchase airline tickets at the best price is precisely 54 days before the scheduled departure. However, if you can't buy on that exact day, you can book between 109 and 29 days before the flight, although it won't be as good as the 54-day mark. The reward for trying to get tickets during these periods is an average saving of $10 compared to other times.
Therefore, the advice for you is to be patient and wait until the last minute, even though buying earlier is better. That's when ticket prices start to decrease gradually until 54 days before they begin to rise again.
3 days before the flight is when ticket prices are at their highest, and naturally, the most expensive fares are for those who buy tickets 1 day in advance.
However, the optimal booking time for each different destination will vary, especially for international flights. Pay attention: for Europe, book 151 days in advance; for Asia, it's 129 days, and for Latin America, it's 80 days.
According to Travel Magazine
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourDecember 14, 2014
