Evening hours (between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM) often yield better deals than morning hours, which are saturated with less price-sensitive business travelers.

Departing on a Tuesday or Wednesday is consistently the cheapest option, often 14% to 20% less than Sunday departures.

Current data shifts focus from when you buy to when you fly and the time of day you book.

Aim to book Thanksgiving flights by mid-October and Christmas flights by Halloween at the latest. Top Tips for Finding Deals

August is often the cheapest month for economy travel in the U.S., while February is the least busy month for overall air travel. Holiday & Seasonal Travel Strategy