Does it cost more money to book a flight 6 months ahead?
I was booking a flight to Phoenix, AZ in June, it said that it cost $365 for a round trip ticket. I checked if I had wanted to book it in Feb. and it only cost around $170, for round trip. And I was booking both on Tuesdays, which are supposed to be cheaper. Any advice? Please help!!!!
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Usually you get a lower price if you book ahead. But here, it seems you are comparing a February flight to a June flight, which may differ because of high/low season. Meaning, there is probably a lot more travelers in June (summer, vacation), so the airlines will charge more during that high season.
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I would sign up to get email blasts from the airline, they will in turn advise you of seat sales, there isn't a right time to book really , to get the best value follow the seat sales. Check the airlines website for details.
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I normally get plane tickets 4-6 months in advance. Never get tickets on the weekends, or Monday or Friday. Really the best days to get them are Wednesdays and Thursdays. With rising fuel costs and airlines raising their tickets every few months, its better to get them well ahead of time. Keep checking online for the flight you want. You'll see the price change up to 4 times a day.
