Bangkok--25 Feb--Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Other than immigration lines and airport traffic, one of the biggest frustrations for travelers is booking a flight only to see it drop in price a few days later. If only there was a formula to help predict how to get the best price on the flight you need… Global travel search engine Skyscanner is here to help take the guess work out of booking a flight for the best possible savings.
After crunching the numbers of over 250 million flights, Skyscanner has revealed that the best time to book is approximately 19 weeks before your preferred departure date, saving on average around 8% of the normal price.
The results, which follow the analysis of the last three years’ worth of data, also found that the best time to book varies a great deal from destination to destination. For example, if you’re heading to China is it best to book 15 weeks in advance, while those looking a little further afield for flights to the USA should consider booking 20 weeks in advance for the cheapest fares. Skyscanner’s data also showed that November is the cheapest month to travel, with savings of 5.5% compared to the average ticket price.
According to Skyscanner Marketing Manager - Thailand, Ms. Grace Pobpabha Areerat, it goes without saying that the faster you book, the cheaper the price.
“Each year, millions of travellers use the Skyscanner website and app to find the best deals. Our data analysis helps minimise the guessing game out of when is the best time to book flights to some of the most popular international destinations from Thailand,” she explained.
“When we crunched the numbers, we found that one of the best savings was to one of Thailand’s favourite destinations – Singapore. If you book around 15 weeks in advance, you could save more than 20%, according to past data. And the cheapest month to fly is July, which is also one of the hottest and most humid – so perfect for spending in Singapore’s lovely air-conditioned shopping malls!”
“One of the most popular international destinations for Thai travellers is Australia to get the best price on flights and save more money for a cuddling a koala, we recommend booking 18 weeks in advance which will save you around 13%. Keep in mind, the most expensive time to fly is January – during the Christmas and New Year break,” Ms. Grace cautioned.
“The easiest way to make sure you don’t miss out on the best price is to sign up for Skyscanner’s flight tracker price alert service which allows you to receive email notifications as ticket prices drop, helping find the best time to book and monitor the best deals.”
Here are the top 10 international destinations, ranked in popularity, for people living in Thailand and the best time to book for the best savings: