When should I fly in January?

January is generally the cheapest month of the year to fly. January (and part of February) is a dead zone, or off-peak period that begins once Christmas and New Year's flights have ceased. The period generally begins Jan. 7 or 8 and ends in mid-February.



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“January, in general, is a great month to travel,” said Corwin. “Historically, prices drop after the holidays, and this January has been no different.” So, if you want to keep the travel budget low, it could be worth trading an expensive end-of-year holiday vacation for a trip just a few weeks later in January.

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“There is not one specific day to book travel that's going to be the cheapest,” Nastro said. “But there are days that are cheaper to fly than others. That's Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.” If you're thinking about a summer vacation, now is the time to look and book.

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Flights are generally the most inexpensive between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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February is also the cheapest time to travel to New Jersey, New Mexico, Nebraska, Missouri, and Connecticut, according to Kayak. Find out the best bucket list idea for each of the 50 states.

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At Going, we know a thing or two about finding airfare deals. We swim in those waters 24/7. So, we also have some opinions on the subject. A report from Skyscanner says that the cheapest month to book a flight from the US is January, followed by February and August.

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Most airlines allow you to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier.

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Timing plays an important part. Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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Spring break. For domestic flights in March and April, Google said, prices are typically lowest 23 to 59 days before departure, hitting their lowest price 38 days out. Summer vacation. For domestic flights in July or August, prices are typically lower 14 to 44 days out, hitting rock bottom 21 days before takeoff.

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Biggest Dead Zones
  • Early December: Typically the first two weeks of December, sandwiched between the big peak travel periods of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and Christmas/New Year's.
  • January: Most of the month, once the New Year's travel rush subsides generally around Jan.


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If you're traveling within the United States, January and February are reliably the cheapest months to fly because they are right after the holidays.

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It's cheaper to get there (and stay) But somewhere around January 7, airfares drop 70 to 80 percent according to Going's historic data, making January and February two of the cheapest months of the year to travel. Those savings continue on into early spring, too.

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically. The cheapest days to depart if you're flying within the U.S. are midweek — generally Tuesday or Wednesday. For economy tickets, Tuesdays are about 24% lower than peak prices on Sundays, which translates to savings of about $85 per ticket.

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In our experience, while fantastic deals can pop up at any time, the best time to book a flight (what we call the Goldilocks Window) is 1–3 months ahead for domestic travel and 2–8 months ahead for international travel—unless your trip is around a popular holiday or peak travel time, or you have very specific travel ...

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Timing plays an important part. Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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How often do airlines update airfare information online? The airlines update fare information 3 times a day. They do not necessarily change airfare prices all three times, but they certainly can, and often do.

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