What is the off season for travel?

Because weather isn't as static or predictable as a calendar, off season can vary quite a bit around the globe. In the northern hemisphere, the off season is roughly November–February, excluding the holidays. In the southern hemisphere, it's roughly June–August.



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But January takes the cake as the least expensive month to book flights and travel. January, February and even early March travel booked in the first month of the year will give you the cheapest results as you're beating the spring break crowd.

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The breakdown of Paris' tourist seasons is as such: High season: June to August and late December. Shoulder seasons: April to May and September to November. Low season: Early December and January to April.

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The four phases of tourism destinations.
  • 1 — The “exploration” phase.
  • 2 — The “emergence” phase.
  • 3 — The “acceleration” phase.
  • 4 — The “establishment” phase.


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Nastro says that's because January and February are the cheapest time of the year to travel. It's an off-peak season for most destinations, so not only are you saving in airfare, you're also saving on hotels, activities, car rentals – everything that encompasses your vacation, said Nastro.

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Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally. Meanwhile, international flyers would be wise to leave on Wednesdays, which are the cheapest day to depart for an international trip. That said, there isn't a huge difference in price across the different days of the week.

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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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Peak pricing is a form of congestion pricing where customers pay an additional fee during periods of high demand. Peak pricing is most frequently implemented by utility companies, which charge higher rates during times of the year when demand is the highest.

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