Here Are the Best Times to Book Your Flights for 2025
Sizeable savings for the coming year are yours as an expert reveals top tips for finding the best deals on your 2025 flights.
You know how it goes: As soon as the holiday season winds down, summer vacation planning begins. Between those two peak travel seasons, you’ll no doubt be blowing most of your annual vacation budget in terms of money and time off. So, to help you secure the best possible deals, Jason Higgs, Senior Deals Strategist at Proxy Coupons, shares his expert advice on the optimal timing to book your 2025 travel.
“What I’m telling everyone right now is to start their summer planning early. January might feel too soon to book a July holiday, but it’s exactly when you should be looking. The best deals I’ve seen recently have gone to people who were ready to book the moment prices dropped,” says Jason Higgs, Senior Deals Strategist at Proxy Coupons.
“Being flexible with your dates is probably the single most powerful money-saving tool you’ve got. Even shifting your travel by a day or two can save you enough for an extra night in your hotel. But don’t fall into the trap of waiting for last-minute deals—that’s a gamble that rarely pays off these days.”
Here are his tips:
Mid-Week Magic
The middle of the week is your best bet for cheaper flights, particularly Tuesdays and Wednesdays. With weekend flights commanding premium prices due to high demand, shifting your travel to midweek can lead to significant savings. By tracking price patterns for your desired route, you can identify ideal booking times. Plus, midweek flights often offer more availability and flexible options.
The Sweet Spot: 3-6 Months Ahead
Planning three to six months in advance often yields early booking discounts and special promotions. Setting up price alerts on travel sites can keep you informed of price drops and deals.
With some flexibility in your travel dates, you can take advantage of surprise discounts that typically disappear closer to departure. This makes the post-Christmas period ideal for booking, especially if you’re planning a May or June vacation.
Off-Peak Savings
Steering clear of major holidays, school breaks, and peak tourist seasons typically results in better fares. January and February flights often cost significantly less than peak August travel. Consider flying on actual holidays—such as Thanksgiving or Christmas Day—for additional savings opportunities.
Take Advantage of Comparison Tools
Flight comparison platforms allow you to evaluate options across airlines, dates, and routes to find your ideal combination. While prices fluctuate frequently, a lot of tools offer price alert features to notify you of drops on your preferred routes, helping you book at the best time.
Last-Minute Plans: Opportunity or Risk?
While airlines frequently slash prices on unfilled seats near departure dates, the last-minute booking strategy comes with risks. During peak seasons or for popular destinations, last-minute booking can leave you with subpar accommodations or locations – or even no flights at all. This approach works best when you’re flexible about both destination and timing.
About Proxy Coupons
Proxy Coupons is a team of bargain hunters, deal finders, and savings enthusiasts. We’re passionate about finding ways to help customers cut costs without cutting corners on quality. Our experts verify and update our deals regularly, ensuring that our readers get access to only the most current and valuable offers. Jason Higgs is the Senior Deals Strategist, a seasoned professional in the world of online retail and e-commerce, with a passion for uncovering the best deals and discounts the internet has to offer.
