Professional deal finder reveals truth about cheap airfare
- Sally French's article, 'Professional Deal Finder Reveals Truth About Cheap Airfare,' appeared on NerdWallet April 11, 2025.
- Travel expert Scott Keyes debunks common myths surrounding the best time to book flights.
- Keyes suggests that there is no golden rule, like booking on Tuesday, for securing low airfares.
- Keyes advises travelers to find the 'Goldilocks window' for their flight type; for off-peak domestic, it is 1-3 months.
- Travelers should prioritize price first and act fast because airfare deals can disappear quickly, especially on budget airlines.
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Professional deal finder reveals truth about cheap airfare
Airfare prices change constantly, fueling plenty of myths about the best time to book and how to find the lowest fares. Scott Keyes, founder of Going — a travel app formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights that sends out airfare deal alerts — has heard them all. Related Articles Acclaimed designer reveals the item to pack for a good night’s sleep at any hotel ‘Coolcations’ surge in popularity as travelers seek escap…
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