To help you avoid any potential travel pains, we can six travel hacks for anyone traveling by air, including the best time to buy or fly, and how to decrease your odds of a delay.1 And the best part is, each one is backed by data collected by the online travel company.
At the top of their money-saving tips, that travelers should book their flights on a Sunday. Securing a flight on Sundays saves an average of 15 percent, up 5 percent from last year. The report adds that travelers can also save 15 percent, on average, if they choose flights that depart on a Wednesday.
So, how far in advance should you book for the best deal? According to the report, you can save up to an average of 10 percent if you book your tickets at least one month ahead of domestic flights and at least six months in advance for international flights.
We also advises traveling during off-peak flight times to avoid delays—and while this tip isn’t anything we haven’t heard before, the travel company found that you will decrease your chances of a cancellation by a staggering 50 percent if you book yourself on a flight that departs before 3 p.m.
The study’s main takeaway, though, is to set price alerts for any flights or destinations you’re interested in flying. Seems like an obvious thing to do, but many travelers skip this step.
