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