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Fly on These Days of the Week for the Cheapest FlightsIt is universally agreed upon that airfares tend to be the lowest for flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Although this is not an exact science, numerous studies confirm this as do my 10 years of searching for airfare deals in both advertised and unadvertised sales. In its 5th annual airfare study, CheapAir found that flights on Tuesdays are nearly $85 cheaper, on average, than the most expensive day of the week to fly, Sunday. After Tuesday and Wednesday, the next cheapest days of the week to fly varies depending on the route. In general, Saturdays (for domestic travel), Mondays, and Thursdays follow as the next cheapest days to fly. And the most expensive days to fly are Sundays and Fridays. Mid-week flights are usually cheaper than weekend flights. The outliers to these general rules tend to be on routes where there are budget carriers, such as Allegiant, Frontier, Norwegian, or Level, that have limited flight schedules. In cases where these airlines only fly a given route a few times per week, whichever days the budget carrier flies are usually the cheapest days to fly on any airline. Related: When is the Best Time to Book Your Flight? What are the Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly?As stated before, Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days of the week to fly on all routes. Below, I’ll go over other days of the week that generally have cheaper flights, when traveling from the U.S. and Canada, depending on your destination. Cheapest Days of the Week for Flights to/from Florida and NevadaFly to Florida or Nevada on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Fly from Florida or Nevada on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Cheapest Days of the Week for Flights to/from HawaiiMondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Cheapest Days of the Week for Flights to/from Other U.S. and Canadian CitiesTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, followed by Mondays and Thursdays. Cheapest Days of the Week for Flights to EuropeFly to Europe on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Return from Europe on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Cheapest Days of the Week for Flights on Other International RoutesMondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. What Time of Day is the Cheapest to Fly?Choosing to fly during off-peak hours can often save you a lot of money. Sure, everyone would love to wake up at a reasonable hour to catch that mid-morning flight or an afternoon flight just after the work day. But basic supply and demand will tell you that if everyone wants to fly at the same hour, it will be more expensive. You’ll often find the lowest prices for early morning or late evening departures. On domestic routes, overnight red-eye flights are often cheaper than daytime flights—so if you’re able to sleep in an airplane seat, you can save a lot by flying through the night. Featured Photo by Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images)All products and services mentioned on Airfarewatchdog are independently selected by our team of expert travelers. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. More Stories You'll LoveGet Low Fares &Money Saving TipsSee only the best flight deals we find each day Please confirm the email address you entered is valid. Congratulations, you have successfully subscribed!By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy and Cookies Statement and Terms of Use What is the cheapest month to fly to Hawaii?The cheapest time to fly to Hawaii is during February and March. The most expensive month to fly is December when the holiday period falls, with January being very expensive as well. The peak travel months of June and July are surprisingly not the most expensive months for flights, with middle figure prices.
What day of the week is it cheapest to book a flight?Flights that depart on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday are historically the cheapest days of the week to fly, especially if you're going international. According to Byers' analysis, you could save up to 12% on airfare if you book a flight for those days rather than the weekend.
What day of the week is best to book a flight to Hawaii?If you want to save a few bucks you must plan your trip to Hawaii during the week. It will be a lot less busy than weekends and you will also avoid paying exorbitant airline ticket prices. Therefore, the ideal days to book your airline ticket would be anytime between Monday and Thursday.
Why are flights to Hawaii so cheap 2022?Flights to Hawaii remain at inflation-adjusted low prices and this is only going to continue for the time being. That's good news for 2022 Hawaii vacations. Recent and upcoming competition and strong discounting on many routes result in cheaper than expected flights to Hawaii.
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