When is the best time to book flights?

Planning a holiday but don’t know when is the best time to book flights? We’ve done the legwork to help you find the best deals.

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Are you wondering when is the best time to book flights? We’ve crunched the numbers so you can save on holiday costs.

Whether you are off to one of the most expensive cities in the world or grabbing a cheap last-minute holiday, it’s worth keeping an eye out for when airfare prices dip. But getting a great deal on flights is just the beginning - make sure you also get the best travel money deals, use the best cards for travel, and get travel insurance that’s right for you.

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Oojal Dhanjal
Editorial Content Producer

Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.

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