When is a good time to purchase flights?

[kkoe04]

We will be traveling at the beginning of June and I have noticed that the flights have already went up a little since they fares were first released.

 

[MichaelH]

If you have noticed airfares rising, I would go ahead and buy them. Most of the time the price will only continue to rise, not always the case, the closer to travel day. Hope that helps.

 

[noahdove]

Double check on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have found those days are better as far as fare cost..

 

[abinormal]

I've heard 7 weeks is a good time.

 

[beccasmom]

Book a great fare when you see one (I've regretted not following that advice and learned the hard way! ). Otherwise, I strive to book at least 3 months out; I personally get nervous if we're not booked by then. For busier seasons, I'd try to nail down our flights even earlier.

 

[wendybeth75]

Southwest is having a great sale right now through 1/20/14. I don't know if it covers dates in June but I scored r/t airfare for $218 per person and I don't have to pay for luggage. I am super pumped over my great deal!

 

[emilyindisney]

I think the general suggestion that I see floating around is 6 to 8 weeks out. I, however, don't follow that guideline. I fly from a smaller airport where I find that flights tend to only rise from they are posted. Once I find a good flight for a price I'm comfortable with, I buy.

If you fly from a bigger airport, or a 'hub' airport you may find that you can get really good deals about 6-8 weeks out directly from the airline. I'm a JetBlue True Blue member and I get emails all the time for really cheap deals (my airport usually isn't included.)