For anyone still in planning mode for summer holidayssome experts say this may be the best time to book the trip.
The Points founder Guy Brian Kelly told “GMA” that the best booking lead time, known as the Goldilocks window, can offer travelers serious savings.
“When traveling internationally you want to book at least 60 days in advance and domestically the ideal lead time is usually 45 days,” he said.
With airlines already preparing for record travel this summer, Kelly said it's important to rely on deals rather than the specific destination.
“There is strong demand for travel, especially intergenerational travel,” he said. “I recommend: Choose the destination where the deals are so you can spend less on plane tickets and hotels and spend more at your destination.”
Whether you prefer road trips, all-inclusive resorts or cruises, travel experts uncover deals across the board if you know where to look.
“We've seen some great airfares this summer to Hawaii – JFK to Honolulu, we're seeing fares in the $400 range, which is 40% lower than historical prices.”
International this summer's hot spots Like Europe, for example, airfares are on average 10% lower than the same period last year, according to travel booking site Hopper. According to Hopper, the average summer airfare is $325 domestically and $1,000 internationally.
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Boston to Barcelona can be booked for as little as $493 round trip.
Chicago to Paris offers airfare as low as $571 round trip.
And Kelly reiterated that the key to getting the best deal is knowing how and where to save.
“There isn't a single day of the week where cheap fares magically appear. If you travel on Tuesday and Saturday generally, those days are cheaper than Thursday, Friday or Sunday “, did he declare.
Golden rule for booking flights: advance purchase requirement
Travel expert Scott Keyes of Going.com and formerly Scott's Cheap Flights regularly reminds people to follow his golden rule of air travel: Move back the time to book based on your departure date, to align with an airline's “advance purchase requirements” found in the fine print of fare conditions.
“Take a calendar and circle 21 days before your travel date,” he said. “This must be your sort of deadline to book your flights.”
