On What Days of the Week Are Airfares Cheapest?

Seek out the deals found in every crack and crevice of the airline industry, down to strategically planning the time and day of the week that you book. Thanks from your pocketbook is the savvy traveler's reward.

Tuesday

Independent travel websites FareCompare.com and SmarterTravel.com, consulting with reps from Travelocity and Expedia, agree that Tuesdays are best for booking airfare. Airlines release the week's deals on Tuesday morning and other airlines try to match those deals throughout the day, giving you more options.

Wednesday

After the Tuesday sales are released, you can still find low prices hanging around on Wednesdays before the deals are pulled by the airlines on Thursdays and Fridays.

Monday

After airfares are raised over the weekends, they sometimes go down on Monday, especially as traffic on travel booking websites diminishes. You may catch a good deal on Monday night, especially if one of the airlines has released a sale early.

References

• FareCompare.com: Cheapest Days to Fly and Best Days to Book Airfare
• SmarterTravel.com: Is There a Best Day of the Week to Book Airfare
• The Times: Best Time to Book Flights Online