BIZ EXPRESS
- We found that travelers who search for flights on Tuesday at midnight save about 8% on their flights, making this the cheapest time of the week to book. In general, flights were slightly cheaper at midnight earlier in the week (Monday through Wednesday). ... And midnight later in the week actually gets more expensive.
- Contrary to popular belief, booking airline tickets late is often cheaper. ... Airlines know that business travelers tend to book their seats at the last minute and are willing to pay a premium for their flights. The logic follows that the earlier you book, the cheaper your seat will be.
- Most airlines don't offer cheaper airfare at the airport. Airlines like Southwest give their customers the cheapest flight directly on their site, while you might be able to find a good deal on American, Delta, and United via sites like Kayak or Google Flights.