There may not be a travel trick, but that does not mean that there is no strategy to save and optimize your flights.
A new Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) report analyzes the historical trends of reserves and prices to discredit some common myths on the airline tickets. It offers information about the best strategies to book your trips.
“ARC data provided valuable ideas about the discredit of travel myths for the Expendo 2025 Hacks Air report that will greatly contribute to helping travelers to prepare for their vacations 2025,” said Chuck Thackston, managing director of Data science and research in ARC, in a statement. “In 2025, spring and economy rates can help American passengers as international trips continue to prioritize with their discretionary expenses to explore new destinations worldwide.”
This is what he found expedia and ARC on eight common flight myths.
1. Summer is the most expensive time to travel
It turns out that August is the cheapest month to travel, with many children who already return to school. February and March are actually the most expensive moments to fly. Travelers can save up to 12% on national flights and up to 7% on international flights by making a trip in August instead of February.
2. There is no best day of the week to book flights
It is the myth on which everyone has an opinion, and although there are many skeptics, the data shows that Sunday is actually the best day to book. According to Expedia and ARC, air rates are usually 6% lower for national flights and 17% lower for international flights when reserved on Sundays compared to Monday or Friday.
3. The departure day is not related to the cost of a flight
“It’s not just when you reserve, it’s when you fly,” the report said. Flight prices for Thursday’s international departures and national departures on Saturday are usually lower than other days of the week, regardless of destination or travel class.
Being strategic about your flight reserves can help you save.
4. The later he reserves, the cheaper it will be
The best reserve window continues to approach the departure date. The one or three months before for a domestic flight could produce up to 25% savings compared to last minute reserves. For international flights, potential savings are even greater. Only 18 to 29 days before the exit is when the lowest rates are often published.
But, expert experts warn, it is a high -risk strategy and high reward. On popular routes or during maximum travel times, their favorite flights could be exhausted, and rates could increase if you expect too much.
5. The air rate rises every year
The tickets were slightly cheaper in 2024 than in 2023. On average, the prices of the entrances of the national economy were 1% lower, and international economy tickets were 4% less expensive year after year.
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6. Premium tickets are too expensive
The airlines are becoming smarter about the price of their premium cabins, and more people are buying them than ever. According to the Expedia and ARC report, the price difference between an economy and a premium cabin ticket is 10% smaller now than in 2019.
7. Flights are always full
Of course, if you only travel during peak hours. If you can escape in less busy seasons, you can hook that adjacent empty seat.
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8. Cancellations and delays cannot be avoided
While it is true that flight delays and cancellations are largely outside the control of a passenger, the smart reserve can decrease the risk of running into those inconveniences. It is much less likely that morning flights are canceled because the cancellations usually of the snowball as the day progresses.
All these tips are based on general trends, but expedia and other platforms also have tools to help guarantee the best flight offers.
“It is intelligent to take into account the 2025 aerial hacks by reserving flights, but the best hack is to let technology find the best value. Configure price alerts, trust the protection of price drop to bow and reimburse if prices fall, and use the New Flight Dealts Expenditure tool to see where you can fly at least 20% lower than typical ” , Chief of Expedia Group Public Relations of Brands, said in a statement.
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the cruise altitude column for USA Today. It has its headquarters in New York and you can communicate with him at zwichter@usatody.com.
This article originally appeared in the USA Today: What day is the cheapest to reserve a flight? 8 myths discredited by Expedia
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