When is the Best Time to Buy Cheap Airfares?

I am not sure how “clairvoyant” I am but I will provide some facts that might shed some light on “When is the best time to buy air travel?”

I wish I could wave a magic wand and instantly tell you the exact and perfect time to buy air travel. In reality the best time to buy is city-pair specific and depends on your tolerance for risk.

That’s right!! Purchasing airline tickets is very similar to the stock market where there are normally only a few perfect times a year to purchase. Most people I speak to have more than a slight pang of anxiety just before hitting that button that dings their credit card because they know that the person on the plane next to them — just might be paying less.

That said there are many timely tips and tricks to making the perfect purchase. For those of you who wish to get into the details then read on — or skip to the end for the tips and tricks…

Okay, here’s how the iPhone fits into these tips: you see, the whole experience of purchasing airfare in this coming year, does have some similarities to being the first on your block to own the iPhone last year.

Well, you’ll just have to trust me on this.

Seriously, I’ve got a lot to say about how to find the best airfare in an increasingly competitive environment, plus, at the end, my 7-great tips! Just click here to see it all.

Okay, there’s been a death in the family, or, Grandma insists you visit or you’re out of the will, or, your kid in college is about to drop out and join a cult.

So, you’ve got to get on a plane. You know it’s going to be pricey, but you also know: YOU. MUST. GO.

So, are you doomed to pay a $1,000 for your airline ticket?

Well…not necessarily! Here are some tips for finding cheap airfare at the very last minute…

Attention, Female Fliers: What is your dream travel experience?

Private jets at your beck and call? Discovering your seatmate is George Clooney?

Well, Farecompare can’t help you with that, but, we can offer some great tips on creating your very own female-friendly flight.