Year to year, the cheapest time to book holiday flights changes a little bit, but it is always in the fall. According to Hopper, now is the best time to buy your plane tickets to save for both Thanksgiving and Christmas travel.


For Thanksgiving flights, you can avoid extreme price hikes as long as you book before Halloween. The cheapest days to fly out are Monday, November 21st and Friday, November 25th. For Christmas, you may want to buy ASAP, since Hopper estimates fares will increase steadily as the holiday approaches. Try traveling on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve for lower prices. While it may seem early to be booking flights for the holidays, this is one of the most popular travel times of the year, so snagging low fares now can save you quite a bit.


Book Your Christmas Flight Before Your Thanksgiving Flight | Hopper