Two years ago, I had an incredible time in KLM's business class and was eager to treat myself to another upgraded experience. However,flying business class can be pricey, so I always considered it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
13.01.2025 - 10:23 / nytimes.com / Hayley Berg
Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget travel strategies.
But each year brings traffic patterns and perennial sales that can cue savvy travelers on when to book and when to travel.
Whatever the timing, it pays to shop for travel during low-demand spots on the calendar well in advance; that means usually booking domestic airfares 30 to 60 days out and international trips three to five months in advance. Reserve lodgings ahead, too, but make sure they are refundable so that if prices drop you can rebook at the lower rate.
Caveats notwithstanding, the following are key times to put on your calendar for the best buys in travel.
The year kicks off with two of the cheapest months to travel — outside of ski destinations, anyhow.
Most travelers have returned from holiday travel and kids are back in school, leaving those with flexible schedules a lot of leeway on where to go at low prices.
“Prices are some of the lowest that you see throughout the year,” said Hayley Berg, the chief economist at the travel booking app Hopper, “and it’s a time of year where you can even book last-minute airfare, and still often get a deal.”
Two years ago, I had an incredible time in KLM's business class and was eager to treat myself to another upgraded experience. However,flying business class can be pricey, so I always considered it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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