Why January is the best month to book travel?

January is one of the cheapest months to buy flight tickets, she tells TODAY.com. Airfare prices typically drop in January after the holiday travel season because of low demand making it a good time to book flights, especially for travel through the rest of the winter.



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In a recent study, Skyscanner evaluated flight sales from the past two Januarys. Based on trends, domestic flights are predicted to be around 16 percent cheaper than the yearly average while international flight could be up to 36 percent cheaper, with the best savings occurring in the first two weeks of January.

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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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Is there a cheapest month to fly? If you're looking for a bargain month to travel, February is your best bet. Flights in January closely follow February for being most affordable.

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January is an ideal time to travel for those needing to escape winter's chill. While travel deals may be limited during this time, you will skirt humidity and the rainy season in popular warm weather destinations.

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January is an ideal time to travel for those needing to escape winter's chill. While travel deals may be limited during this time, you will skirt humidity and the rainy season in popular warm weather destinations.

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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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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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Jordan Bradshaw, Vice President of Northcutt Travel Agency, said, January seems like a fresh new beginning in all facets of life and that goes for travel as well. Air begins to open up for those family holiday vacations and planning in advance allows you to budget accordingly.

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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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Generally speaking, you should start looking for international flights about 10 to 11 months in advance of your travel dates. The key is to check regularly so you can see as prices fluctuate from week to week or month to month. You should aim to book about five to six months in advance.

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You'll Save Money That means the longer you wait to book your vacation, the more money you'll end up paying. Make your reservation earlier in the year to lock in the lower prices before they start to go up.

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It's smart to start your search 6-12 months in advance and buy at least 2-3 months in advance. You probably won't find the best deal a year in advance. But when you start searching that early, you learn what a typical fare to your destination looks like and you'll know a good price when you see it.

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Average domestic airfare price by day 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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Crunching the data on millions of airline passengers flying on more than 200,000 daily flights reveals some interesting trends that can save you money the next time you fly. For starters: Never book your airfare on a Friday. That's when prices are at their highest.

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Is it cheaper to book a flight at the last minute? We've said this before, but it's worth repeating at the outset—no, it's really not cheaper to book a flight at the last minute. Yes, last minute travelers used to score the occasional fare so low it might have induced shock, but that's no longer the case.

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