Do ticket prices go down as the concert gets closer?

“You'll spend a little less the closer you get to the show,” Erskine says. “There are a lot of people who may want to go to the event, but if they can get a certain price point, they'll get rid of the ticket.



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To avoid a potential price increase, it's best to book your flight far ahead of time instead of waiting till it's closer to your trip. Google says that if you're booking a domestic flight, the prices are generally at their lowest between 21 and 60 days before your trip.

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Demand goes up and down, and thus prices go up and down accordingly. With concerts, this is especially true in the first few days of ticket sales. That's why—even if you register for a presale—you might see the prices fluctuate dramatically in the waiting room or even when you finally get the chance to choose tickets.

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There's no sugarcoating it: Airfare is expensive. And while waiting until the last minute might sound like a good idea, it typically is cheaper to book your flights in advance. We are seeing fewer last-minute deals than in years past, especially when it comes to flights, a Kayak spokesperson tells Travel + Leisure.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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Timing Matters: Not Too Early, Not Too Late The general rule is that for domestic flights, travelers should start searching for flight tickets one to three months in advance. For international flights, the best prices are typically available from two to eight months in advance.

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Just make sure to buy tickets from verified third-party sites like StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. You'll still pay fees, but they're generally cheaper than Ticketmaster's bevy of charges. You can also try aggregator sites, such as Ticketwood, which scan the web for the best deals from several resale sites at once.

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How to get cheap concert tickets
  1. Use presale to buy concert tickets. ...
  2. Buy general sale concert tickets. ...
  3. Compare prices to find the cheapest concert tickets. ...
  4. Get tickets delivered to your email for free. ...
  5. Standing tickets may be cheaper. ...
  6. Buy concert tickets via verified reseller sites. ...
  7. Go solo to your favourite artist.


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