While the day of the week helps, experts from NerdWallet and The Points Guy emphasize that when you fly and how far in advance you book have a much larger impact on price.

“Chasing the ‘perfect booking day‘ is less important than tracking prices early and moving fast when a deal shows up.” Instagram · WMTW

is the overall most affordable month to fly in 2026, with fares roughly 29% lower than in December.

Friday and Tuesday are the best days to depart for domestic flights.

is the best month to purchase tickets, as it historically features the highest number of flight deals. Best and Worst Days to Actually Fly