Thanks, I was just about to ask how far out to look for flights. My next trip is Jan 2024. So you think I should start looking October?
I always get “member” emails on a weekly basis from Air Canada, Westjet, Swoop, Southwest & Jetblue.
This week Westjet had their birthday sale - 27% off flights and vacation packages. This sale was available for booking immediately and ran through December 15/23. I priced out 2 adults and 2 children (Econo level tickets) for dates in June, August and early December. My price came up all in, at $1345.61 ($336. per person.)
That is something I would have booked right away! The sales are usually for a limited number of seats per flight so booking quickly is a must with prices like those. I’ve usually been very lucky for December dates in late September and early/mid October with whatever sale or promotion they are offering. Air Canada has had a breast cancer sale in October (Breast Cancer Awareness month) that I’ve booked on past trips as well.
If I haven’t jumped on a sale fare by 12 weeks out.. I start stalking the airline websites daily - always making sure to clear the cache/cookies on my phone/computer/ipad before searching or using the incognito mode on my browser. I want to be booked no later then the 8 week out mark. Once I think I’ve got the best price I lock in and book. Don’t leave it too close to your departure date to book, as the closer you get the prices will start to rise.