Google says US domestic airfares bottom 39 days before departure, based on Google Flights data

PUBT · 2d ago
Google says US domestic airfares bottom 39 days before departure, based on Google Flights data
  • Google published a five-year Google Flights analysis pointing to earlier booking windows for key 2026 travel periods.
  • Average lowest domestic fares occurred 39 days before departure; international fares bottomed 89 days out with limited further declines.
  • Thanksgiving fares hit lows 34 days out, typically in October; Christmas lows shifted to 56 days out, concentrated in late October to mid-November.
  • Price signals weakened for day-of-week booking; Wednesday saved about 1.4% versus Sunday in the latest data.
  • Biggest savings tied to travel day selection, with Monday departures plus midweek returns saving about 14% versus weekend trips.


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