: These remain strong secondary options, as airlines often adjust fares early in the week based on weekend demand.
: Some data suggests booking between midnight and 6:00 a.m. to take advantage of lower competition and fare updates. Best Day to Fly (Departure) best day to buy plane tickets
: Consistently identified as the cheapest day to book, offering average savings of 6% on domestic flights and up to 13-17% on international flights compared to peak days like Friday. : These remain strong secondary options, as airlines
The "Tuesday afternoon" rule is largely considered outdated due to automated pricing algorithms, though it may still yield minor savings of about 1% on some routes. : These remain strong secondary options