Maximize Your Savings on 2025 Holiday Flights: Insights from Google
Google’s comprehensive 2025 holiday travel data uncovers the best times to book your flights, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars. The report identifies October as the prime time for securing the most affordable holiday flights.
Thanksgiving Travel
For those planning Thanksgiving travel, the data suggests that ticket prices hit their lowest 35 days before departure. The optimal booking window is between 24-59 days out. “If you’re looking to fly right before or after Thanksgiving, your cheapest options will likely be in October,” the report advises.
Christmas and International Travel
Christmas travelers should begin their planning even earlier, with the lowest prices available 51 days before departure. For international journeys, Google advises booking as early as 49 days before departure to maximize savings.
Best Day to Book and Trending Destinations
The data consistently shows that Tuesday is the most cost-effective day to book flights. As for the trending warm-weather destinations for 2025, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and St. Lucia are popular choices for travelers seeking to escape the chill. Columbia, South Carolina, is the top pick for Thanksgiving destinations.
Additional Savings Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average domestic round-trip price for Q1 2025 was $397, a slight decrease of 0.4% from the previous year. The research also discovered that flights with layovers are on average 25% less expensive than nonstop routes, offering further savings for flexible travelers.
Source: Fox News