Everybody loves a holiday, but very few of us appreciate the price tag that comes with booking flights. However, new research commissioned by Kayak.com.au and OpenTable has discovered that all it takes to save up to hundreds of dollars on flights, is to simply book in advance.
The research discovered that Australians are booking flights too close to their departure dates and losing an average of $431 on savings. However, thanks to the research they’ve done, Kayak and OpenTable have worked out the best time to book flights to get the best deals. Check it out below.
When booking domestic flights to…
Melbourne Book at least one month in advance for savings of up to $81.
Sydney Book at least a month in advance and save up to $69.
Brisbane Book a month in advance and save up to $54.
Gold Coast Book a month in advance and save up to $54.
Perth Book two weeks in advance and save an average of $95
Adelaide Book two weeks in advance and save up to $106 on flights.
When booking international flights from Australia to…
London Book 4 and a half months in advance and save up to $521.
Tokyo Book 3 and a half months in advance and save up to $264.
New York Book 3 months in advance and save up to $335.
Berlin Book 5 and a half months in advance and save up to $609.
Mexico City Book 9 and a half months in advance and you could save up to $455.
Phuket Book 4 and a half months in advance.
Looks like it really does pay to plan in advance!
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