Here’s Exactly When To Book An International Flight (Based On New Data From More Than A Million Airfares)

Don’t worry, we’ll still be over here clicking refresh for all the domestic trips we’ve got coming up.
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Furiously refreshing Google Flights has become one of our favorite pastimes, mainly because we can’t stand not to get the absolute best deal on whatever trip we’re currently planning. But thanks to a new study from CheapAir.com, we now have some guidelines for the best time to book international flights. (Don’t worry, we’ll still be over here clicking refresh for all the domestic trips we’ve got coming up.)

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According to the study, which analyzed a million airfares to more than 3,000 international markets, the best time to book flights for the lowest fares (aka the“prime booking window”) varies by destination. Here’s how many days out to book your flight based on where you’re going.

Canada: 66 days

Mexico and Central America: 70 days

Caribbean: 207 days

South America: 110 days

Europe: 160 days

Africa: 199 days

Middle East: 199 days

South Pacific: 197 days

Asia: 120 days

This puts us right on the money to book our trip to that German wiener dog museum we just discovered. Who’s with us?!

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