Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it’s set to break a holiday travel record, it’s not too late to book an affordable trip.
Ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they’ve got it down to the exact hour.
After analyzing pricing data and industry travel trends, they found that the best time to book a getaway is either this Sunday, May 18, specifically at around 6 a.m.
Sunday is the most cost-effective day of the week to book your trip since airlines tend to drop new and discounted fares and adjust their inventory over the weekend.
“It’s a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices,” Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets.com said in a statement.
“The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travelers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure.”
Experts noted that people going on holiday should avoid booking on Fridays, which is when fares tend to increase due to demand. Booking on a Sunday can save globetrotters up to 23% compared to booking on a Friday, they said.
They also said that they have noticed “consistent trends” that booking a flight in the early morning has been the best time to get a low fare. Around 6 a.m. is often when fresh fares are dropped and airlines adjust pricing algorithms before the search traffic for the day takes off.
“If you’re still looking to book a Memorial Day trip, we recommend getting online early on the morning of Sunday 18th May, or Sunday 25th May if you’re feeling particularly risky,” the experts revealed.
“These dates fall just a week before the long weekend, giving families just enough time to prepare while still capitalizing on some of the best available pricing.”
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