You found the destination. You know roughly when you want to travel. Now comes the annoying question: Should I book the flight now… or wait for the price to drop? There isn't one perfect number for every flight, but there are useful booking windows you can follow. For most travellers, a simple starting point is: Domestic flights: around 3–4 weeks before departure Short international flights: around 1–2 months before departure Long-haul flights: around 2–4+ months before depar
If you're trying to save money on your next trip, you've probably heard this advice: “Book your flights on Tuesday.” But is Tuesday actually the cheapest day to book flights? Not necessarily. According to Expedia's 2026 flight data, Friday was the cheapest day to book, with fares around 3% cheaper than booking on Sunday. However, other historical flight data shows that the day you book usually matters much less than when you actually fly. So if you're waiting until Tuesday ju
