Late-booking could be the key to saving money on travel this holiday season. Here are 5 best practices for late booking. I am providing the shortened version of each point. Click on the link for the full text.

Source: 5 Tips To Save Money When Late-Booking Holiday Travel | Bankrate.com

1.Check alternate airports. Major cities have smaller hubs that often provide lower fares, the usual trade-off being a longer drive from the airport.

2.Consider flying on the holiday. Christmas fares might be cheaper, so you might want to travel on an early morning flight. If you’re an experienced traveler, you probably already know that Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year.

3.If you see a good fare, book it right then. If you don’t, it might not be there when you go back.

4.Time your purchase right. While there is no consensus in the travel industry as a whole as to when to book your flight, Hotwire suggests you book it on a Tuesday afternoon, since some airlines will lower their airfares on Monday, and others on Tuesday to compete.

5.Consider varying travel dates. One or two days before or after peak travel time often give you a break on fares.

Bon Voyage!