We Asked 3 Aviation Experts the Best Day to Travel for Deals on Airfare-and They All Said the Same Thing

""There isn't a 'best time' to book flights," she says. "That myth is a relic of the days when airline employees had to manually type out and post fares. With modern technology, airline revenue management teams can preprogram fare triggers and changes based on purchasing trends, so there's no point in waiting until Tuesday evening or whatever to book your flight. If you see a price that works for you, lock it in.""

""Midweek flights tend to be cheaper than weekend flights," she says. "However, every journey is different, and there's a chance the flight you like won't be following the trend when it comes to pricing." Lindsay recommends using Skyscanner's Price Alert to help you monitor airfare and even notify you when the price drops on your preferred flight. "Skyscanner data shows the cheapest day of the week to travel-not to book, but actually fly-is Tuesday," she adds."

"For a great deal on airfare-which usually equates to the "best" time to fly-the middle of the week is the ideal window, according to all the travel pros. "This can vary by region or airport, but in general, airports will be less busy during the middle of the week for leisure destinations, or on weekends for more business-focused locales," says travel expert and point.me (an award flight search engine) cofounder Tiffany Funk."

Midweek travel is generally the best window for lower airfares and less crowded airports, with Tuesday often the cheapest day to fly. Airports tend to be less busy during the middle of the week for leisure destinations and busier on weekends for business-focused locales. There is no fixed best time to book flights because modern airline revenue systems dynamically adjust fares based on purchasing trends. Travelers should lock in a fare when the price meets their needs rather than waiting for a specific day. Price monitoring tools and alerts can help track changes, but pricing patterns vary by destination and month.

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