2024 air travel hacks
The 2024 Expedia Air Travel Hacks Report reveals stress-saving strategies for travel, including the best times to reserve so you can guide travelers as they plan their trip.
Travelers rely on travel advisers for their wealth of knowledge and expertise in securing incredible deals. In a landscape filled with a multitude of options, there's no harm in seeking a bit of assistance for yourself as well.
Created in partnership with Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and leveraging insights from its global air ticketing database, the ninth annual Air Travel Hacks Report can help you drive savings for travelers with data-backed tips and tricks.
Our air travel hacks
Save travelers up to 13% off when an airfare is booked on a Sunday
Booking on Sundays instead of Fridays tends to save, on average, around 6% on domestic flights and 13% on international flights.
Book domestic flights at least a month ahead to save up to 24%
Booking travel 28 days before departure can lead to an average savings of 24%, in contrast to those who opt for last-minute reservations.
Savings of up to 10% by booking international airfare around 60 days ahead
Booking between 60 days and 4 months increases the chances of better availability and savings.
Departures on Thursday could save up to 16%
Avoid booking flights for Sundays, which are the priciest days, on average, to start a trip.
Book flights that depart before 3 pm
Flights that depart after 3 pm have a 50% higher chance, on average, of being canceled than those that depart earlier in the day.