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Flying During the Holidays? Here’s How to Get the Best Deal.
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This article provides tips for finding the best deals on holiday flights, including tracking prices, comparing itineraries, booking in advance, and using points. Experts advise flexibility and monitoring prices after booking.

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Flying During the Holidays? Here’s How to Get the Best Deal.
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Travelers Book Holiday Flights Cheaply
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This article provides tips for finding the best deals on holiday flights, including tracking prices, comparing itineraries, booking in advance, and using points. Experts advise flexibility and monitoring prices after booking.
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Flying During the Holidays? Here’s How to Get the Best Deal.

By Elaine Glusac

Published Aug. 26, 2025Updated Aug. 29, 2025

When much of the country is still sweltering in summer heat, it’s time to think about holiday travel.

Airfares are notoriously volatile and never less so than during the holidays, which are among the busiest times to fly. While market conditions that affect airlines — from fuel prices to inflation — can change from year to year, the following guidelines apply to booking holiday travel.

Track flights before buying

Start your holiday search by becoming familiar with current and average prices. Free sites like Google Flights and Hopper allow users to set alerts on specific routes, which will inform them when prices change.

Additionally, Google Flights will indicate how an airfare compares to average airfares for that time of year. The comparison site Kayak offers price forecasting that recommends booking now or waiting based on its expectations of price fluctua...

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