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These are the best times to score cheap flights according to Google
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google Flights recommends booking domestic US flights about 39 days before departure for the best prices, with a low price window ranging from 22 to 57 days prior.
- International flights should be booked much earlier, ideally 89 days in advance, though price drops during the broader 50 to 133-day window are minimal.
- Holiday-specific booking advice includes Thanksgiving flights being cheapest around 34 days before departure and Christmas flights requiring earlier booking at approximately 56 days ahead.
- Seasonal travel tips highlight spring break trips should be booked about 50 days prior, summer vacations around 21 days before departure, with Europe trips needing 49+ days and Mexico or Caribbean trips around 43 days in advance.
- Trending travel destinations for 2026 include Hawaii for Thanksgiving and Greece and Canada for international trips around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
