Expedia is debunking MYTHS about buying airfare. Like: “The further ahead you book, the cheaper it will be.”Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report is debunking myths, revealing July, a peak summer travel time, is the cheapest month to travel. Average air ticket prices are up to 11 per cent cheaper in July than March when booking a trip from a Canadian origin airport.
Myth #1: “Summer is always the most expensive time to travel.”
Busted: July is the cheapest month to travel, March is the most expensive.
Travelling economy in July instead of March can save travellers up to 11 per cent and flying premium in July instead of September can save up to 13 per cent1
Myth #2: “The day of the week I book my flight doesn’t matter.”
Busted: Booking on a Sunday can keep more in your wallet.
Booking on the right day can make a world of difference. Sunday is officially the cheapest day to book flights, with savings of up to 10 per cent compared to booking on a Friday.2
Myth #3: “The day of the week I travel doesn’t affect the cost.”
Busted: Thursdays and Fridays are the cheapest day to depart.
It’s not just when you book, it’s when you fly. Domestic travellers who depart on Friday instead of Monday can save up to 23 per cent. On the international front, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly—travellers can save up to 7 per cent compared to flying on a Saturday.
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