Book Flights on Tuesday Afternoon for the Best Prices

The Problem

You book flights whenever you think of it and pay whatever the price is.

The Hack

Search flights on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Use Google Flights to track prices and set alerts for your route. Book when the price drops to your target.

Why It Works

Airlines historically release fare sales Tuesday afternoons. Mid-week bookings avoid the weekend surge when leisure travelers search and buy. The price difference is 10-20% on average.

Pro Tips

• Google Flights: best free price tracker with alerts
• Set a price alert 2-3 months before your trip
• Flexible dates? Use the 'Date Grid' view for cheapest day
• Tuesday-Wednesday consistently shows lowest prices