Showerthought: is it better to book flights 3 months out or 3 weeks out?

I spent years booking everything 4 months ahead because I thought earlier was cheaper, then a coworker told me she saved $180 on a Denver trip by waiting until 18 days before. Which camp are you in for domestic flights, early planners or last-minute gamblers?

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phoenixh741mo ago

Hold on, 18 days out for Denver? That's wild. I've always been a 4-month planner too because I'm paranoid prices will spike. But seriously, $180 off? That's like a whole round of airport beers if you're brave enough to pay those prices. I guess I need to rethink my whole booking life now because I've been stressing for no reason. Still feels risky though, I'd probably end up paying double because my luck is awful.

henry1011mo ago

@phoenixh74 I've booked 3 days out before and saved more. It works if your schedule is flexible.