By: David Pelter, VP of Pricing
We all have seen the recent news stories about how expensive traveling around the holidays can be. No question that if you need to leave on Dec. 23 and return on a peak day such as Dec. 26, you may be priced out of the market.
The good news is that here at Farecast we are constantly looking at airfare for you. In fact, just last night we generated about 1.2 million predictions while you were sleeping! Guess that’s why we drink so much coffee.
Anyhow, because we are looking at airfare prices 24/7, we are able to shine a spotlight on those cheaper dates around the upcoming holiday season that you may have overlooked. Don’t get me wrong; prices are definitely up, just not for every single day during the holidays. So whether you want to surprise Mom at home for the holidays, take the kids to Orlando, or just meet your college buddies in Las Vegas, Farecast can help guide your search. With a little bit of flexibility, let us help you find the best price.
To give you a sense of what we are seeing, the graphs below show average round-trip airfares into Boston, Orlando, and Vegas during the holidays. Areas in red are the most expensive, but you’ll see that they take up only a few days. There are other dates that offer much better fare options.
So how can you find the best fares and dates from your home airport? Check out the “Know When to Travel” feature, located under the search form on the home page. Choose your home airport and destination, and you can see a graph with a 30 day view of fares. Happy holiday travels!