Travelers across the US were able to take advantage of lower airfare in 2024 after a year marked by extreme, inflated ticket prices. Prices have generally fallen since, but some destinations are actually getting more expensive, especially at certain times of the year. This is especially true around spring break and the holidays, as demand can increase domestic flights to over $500 for a round trip. From monthly bills to groceries, you’re already balancing so many expenses, so it’s important to save where you can — and lowering your costs on airfare is a good place to start.
I’ve already written about key travel trends, but now I’ve compiled more tips on how to save money on airfare. Here’s what you need to know about getting plane tickets for less than the sticker price. From the cheapest day to fly to our picks for the best travel credit cards, we’ll give you the tips you need to score affordable flights.
Booking flights to take off and land on the weekend is costing you. Per Google Flights data, the most cost-effective flights are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Tuesday emerging as the most economical day based on past flight records. Opting to fly during the early to middle part of the week can result in savings of 13% to 20% on ticket prices compared to weekend flights on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, with Sunday standing out as the priciest day for flying.
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