Are flights actually cheaper *to book* during the week?
Last week I was eyeing up flights to Vegas from Vancouver. I had vaguely chosen the flight that I wanted. On Saturday I found that the flights I wanted weren't there, and in general, it was more expensive than before. I checked again on Sunday, same thing. I then remembered some anecdotal statement that airlines put prices up on weekends.
Monday was a public holiday, so I wasn't sure how that would go. Sure enough, flights were still up, but this could be just that all flights had gone up in price.
Come Tuesday, back to work, and I checked. The flight that I'd been eyeing up the previous week was back down to the price I wanted, and more cheap flights were available.
Of course, this is only one anecdotal moment. Are there studies or statements from airlines online somewhere where there's documented evidence that they do this on purpose?
(Further anecdotal evidence will not be accepted as an answer)
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What day of the week are flights cheapest to book?
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically. The cheapest days to depart if you're flying within the U.S. are midweek \u2014 generally Tuesday or Wednesday. For economy tickets, Tuesdays are about 24% lower than peak prices on Sundays, which translates to savings of about $85 per ticket.Is it better to buy plane tickets during the week?
They say, \u201cWhat day of week you purchase a flight has a negligible effect on flight cost. The average low fare only varies by $1 based on the purchase day of week. Whether you buy that ticket on Tuesday or Sunday it's going to cost about the same.\u201dAre flights cheaper in the middle of the week?
Midweek. Flights that take off and land on weekends, or Mondays and Fridays generally cost more. So aim for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Are flights cheaper if booked on Tuesday?
According to the internet, the best day of the week to buy flights is a Tuesday. Apparently, this is due to airlines announcing deals on Monday evenings. By Tuesday at noon, other airlines are trying to match those deals. So Tuesday afternoons are the best time to hunt for reduced airfare.BUYING FLIGHTS IN 2022 | 5 things to know BEFORE you buy a flight online
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