Factors influencing flight ticket prices:
When are the cheapest flights available?
If you can travel off-season, you can save money and enjoy a budget-friendly
vacation. During peak seasons, holidays, and festivals, flight prices are higher
due to increased demand.
To find the dates with the lowest prices, use tools like the «Low Price
Calendar» and ticket price trend charts.
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When is the best time to buy tickets?
Everyone says «book your flights in advance», but how far in advance? Tickets usually
go on sale 330 days prior, and it is recommended to book 4-6 months before departure.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, especially between 8-12 AM and 2-6 PM, are the
best times to look for flight deals. On weekends, prices tend to remain static
throughout the day.
Around 1.5 months before the flight, airlines get accurate demand data for the route
and adjust prices accordingly. There are exceptions, but generally, the closer the
departure date, the higher the price.
For budget airlines, it is different:
- Ryanair’s cheapest tickets are usually available 150-75 days before departure,
about 20% below the average price.
- Wizz Air offers similar timelines, but 100-75 days before departure, ticket prices can drop significantly, sometimes by half the average price.
- Ernest Airlines recommends buying 180-90 days in advance for prices about 20% lower.
Sometimes, remaining tickets are sold at very low prices a few weeks to a month before departure.
What are the most affordable days and times to fly?
Evening and overnight flights are generally cheaper than morning and daytime ones. However, consider all aspects, like the need to pay for a taxi or an extra night at a hotel.
For budget airlines, the most expensive tickets are on Sundays (15-20% above average), while the cheapest are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (15-20% below average). Flights on Fridays and Saturdays cost about 5-10% more than the average.
How long should your trip be?
Usually same-day return flights cos
t about 15% more, and next-day returns are about 5% more expensive. For longer trips,
the most expensive option is flying out on a Saturday and returning the following
Saturday or Sunday.
Where is it cheaper to fly?
- Route competition: The more airlines servicing a route, the higher the chance of finding a cost-effective deal.
- Direct or connecting flight:Instead of paying extra for a direct flight, consider a connecting flight — often, transit flights are significantly cheaper.
Tips for First-Time Flyers with Layovers
- Visiting Several European Countries in One Trip: : Overseas, you can often find very low prices for flights, and it's recommended to take advantage of such opportunities.
Which Airlines Offer the Cheapest Tickets?
Ryanair and Wizzair offer dozens of routes and regularly update their list. Others like Ernest Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Aegean Air, AirBaltic also offer competitive ticket prices. Using the tripmydream flight aggregator, you can find out which airline offers the best deal for your desired route.
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Your Destination Airport
The larger the airport, the higher its service fees, reducing the likelihood of budget airline flights. If you need to get to Amsterdam, for example, consider a cheaper flight to Eindhoven and then travel to your final destination by rental car or public transport.
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Your Departure Airport
Booking a flight departing from Poland, for instance, can often be cheaper than from Ukraine, even considering the need to travel there and possibly stay overnight before the flight. If possible, explore such options.
Luggage
The cheapest tickets from any airline typically only include hand luggage, with checked baggage incurring extra fees.
Note that hand luggage and baggage allowances vary between airlines, so it's best to check their policies before buying a ticket.
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