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Which day of the week is the best day to buy cheap flight tickets?

The cheapest day to buy plane tickets is Sunday, which offers savings of around 10% on average when compared with booking on Friday, the most expensive day of the week to buy flight tickets*.


When is the best time to buy air tickets?

When travelling domestically in economy class, the best time to buy air tickets is typically 35 days before departure. The data suggests that for premium tickets, no later than 2 weeks before departure is best*. For international flights, it's generally best to book no later than 28 days in advance for both economy and premium class flights.*


Which are the cheapest days to fly?

The cheapest day to fly is Friday, offering savings of nearly 15% on average compared with flying on the most expensive day, Monday, according to historical data*.


Which is the cheapest month to fly?

Flights in July tend to be the cheapest when flying domestically, but the opposite is the case for international flights, when July is the most expensive month. If you are travelling internationally, booking flights in January tends to be the cheapest. Taking advantage of the cheapest month for domestic flights offers savings of up to 25.5%, while travelling internationally during the cheapest month can get you savings of up to 23.7%*.


How do I book a cheap flight?

You can book cheap flights on Expedia by taking advantage of our comprehensive search engine. Just input your travel dates and departure and arrival destinations, and you'll be met with a wide variety of flights. Sort by price, and the cheapest options will be sent to the top of the list, though don't forget to use search filters to make sure you still get the features you want. We even offer special cheap flights deals you can browse.


How can I save money on flights?

The best way to save money on flights is to have flexibility with your bookings. That means being flexible not only with your dates, but also with layovers, connections and even destinations. You can also become an Expedia Member and start collecting points on eligible bookings that can be put towards future trips. It's free so join today!


How can I get cheap last-minute flight deals?

Last-minute flight deals are sometimes available for a wide variety of flights, and you can check them out by inputting your travel dates on Expedia. Sort by price, and you'll be able to see the cheapest flights available for your departure date, even if that date is soon. You can even search specifically for flights under a certain budget, such as cheap flights under $400 .


How to book the right flight with Expedia?

Flight booking with Expedia means taking advantage of search filters, as there are filters for a multitude of aspects including airline, cabin class, layovers, budget limitations and more. Set the filters you want in addition to your travel dates, departure location and arrival destination, and then browse the variety of results from our massive catalogue of flights. Your departure destination can be expressed as, for example, flights from Toronto or flights from Pearson International Airport , so don't hesitate to specify the airport if you like.


What to look out for when booking a flight?

When you book a flight, make sure to keep an eye out for certain relevant policies such as luggage, as well as the specific travel time and cabin class. Additionally, make sure that your flight will arrive at the specific airport that's closest to your ultimate destination, as some cities have more than one. Imagine that you're travelling on a flight to Chicago, for example. Consider whether you want a flight to Chicago Midway International Airport or a flight to O'Hare International Airport.


Where is the cheapest place to travel?

Flight prices are constantly changing, but cheap destinations to travel to from Canada include major cities in the United States. For example, flights to New York City and flights to Washington, D.C., are consistently fairly affordable, with flights to Fort Lauderdale and other Florida locations being somewhat cheap too on average.


Where can I fly for cheap?

Flying for cheap in Canada largely depends on what side of Canada you're on, but flying within Canada itself tends to be more costly than you might think. It's not all that uncommon for a flight to Vancouver to cost around the same as a flight to Hawaii. If you want to travel to Asia, one of the cheapest options is a flight to Hong Kong , while flights to Cancun are fairly cheap for a Caribbean destination.


Can I cancel my flight on Expedia?

Cancellation is available on your itinerary page after booking your flight through Expedia. Many flights are fully refundable, so keep an eye out for that feature when searching. Every fully refundable option will be marked as such with green text on the flight search results page, though you'll want to look at each flight's specific policy to find out how you can qualify.


Why should I book flights on Expedia?

When you book with Expedia, you can browse an immense catalogue of airlines and flights to everywhere on a single convenient platform. Of course, flights are only the start, as we also offer hotels, car rentals and activities in certain select destinations. Expedia Rewards members have access to attractive discounts, and they earn points with every eligible purchase that can be put toward subsequent visits.


*Data specialists from both ARC and Expedia Group analyzed ARC’s global flight data to distil actionable information to help people save money on travel. While it’s impossible to guarantee when to find the lowest prices, after examining the variables, we were able to observe trends. Best day of the week to book and best day of the week to depart is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August for 2021, sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database. Best month to depart recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through December for 2020, sourced from ARC's global airline sales database. Best time to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August for 2021 & average round-trip ticket prices for January through December for 2020, sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

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