The cost of air travel depends on many factors on which you can save a lot
There are several secrets that allow you to significantly reduce your expenses when buying air tickets (aviakvytky or lennupiletid – depending on the country of residence) online.
Date and time of departure
You need to buy tickets 2-6 months before the planned trip. Yes, of course, this is a certain risk. Anything can happen, and few people can confidently plan a trip in advance. Nevertheless, saving 30-60% of the flight cost is worth it. Waiting for last-minute tickets a few days before departure, as a rule, rarely pays off. The closer the departure date, the faster the price rises.
You need to step back a bit from being tied to a specific day and look at dates close to the desired one. A ticket for neighboring days may be 30-50% cheaper, and returning not after a week but after 8 days, for example, can also save significantly. It is recommended to look at the desired travel dates, shifting 2-3 days before and after the chosen travel period.
As a rule, tickets for departures on weekdays are significantly cheaper. And the most recommended day to buy tickets is Thursday.
Prices for flights very early in the morning and for night flights are cheaper than departures starting at 7-8 am.
Return flight and transfers
The cost of round-trip tickets is lower than the price of a one-way flight. Therefore, it is more profitable to buy a round-trip ticket immediately.
During the school holidays and holidays, the cost of air tickets increases significantly. But despite this, they still sell out quite quickly. To avoid overpaying, you should buy tickets in advance, avoiding these periods.
It has been noticed that after viewing a ticket sales site once and returning later, the prices will be displayed significantly higher. Also, notes like "only 3 tickets left" may appear, motivating you to make a quick purchase. Fearing missing the last chance, many fall for this marketing trick. By clearing your browsing history and cache, you can reset the visit history of that site and see cheap prices again.
Choosing an indirect flight with a transfer can save significantly. You should choose a time such that you are already in the transfer city by 8 am, and the next flight is around 8 pm, so you can go to the city center and see its main attractions. Then later in the evening you can take the next flight to the main destination city.