Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Eight Data-Backed Ways to Make Travel More Affordable
Travelling can cost less if you choose your dates carefully.
Friday is reported to be a cheaper day for booking flights.
Flying internationally on Friday may cost less than flying on Sunday.
August is usually cheaper for flights than December.
Booking an international economy ticket 31 to 45 days before departure may save money.
Sunday departures are often expensive, while Tuesday is cheaper for domestic flights.
Price alerts can tell you when fares fall.
Carry-on bags can help you avoid checked-luggage fees, and February often has fewer travellers and lower prices.
Expedia data says Friday is the cheapest day to book flights, while international Friday travel can cost up to 8% less than Sunday travel.
August is the cheapest month for air travel, with fares averaging 29% below December levels.
Booking international economy flights 31 to 45 days ahead saves an average of Rs 15,770 compared with booking six months early.
Travellers can reduce costs by avoiding Sunday departures, setting price alerts, and using flexible destination searches.
Flying with carry-on luggage and travelling in February can help avoid baggage fees, crowds, and higher seasonal prices.
- Who
- Travellers planning domestic or international holidays.
- What
- A set of eight strategies for reducing flight, baggage, accommodation, and travel-related costs.
- When
- Recommended timing includes Fridays, Tuesdays for domestic flights, August, February, and booking 31 to 45 days before international travel.
- Where
- The advice applies to domestic and international flights and flexible destinations; no specific destination is identified.
- Why
- To reduce travel expenses while avoiding peak prices, baggage charges, and crowded periods.
- Cheapest booking day
- Friday, according to the Expedia 2026 Air Hacks Report.
- Friday versus Sunday
- International flights taken on Friday can cost up to 8% less than those taken on Sunday.
- Most affordable month
- August, with fares averaging 29% cheaper than in December.
- Recommended booking window
- Book international economy flights 31 to 45 days before departure.
- Reported early-booking saving
- Booking 31 to 45 days ahead saves an average of Rs 15,770 compared with booking six months in advance.
- Domestic flight comparison
- Tuesday flights cost 14% less than Sunday departures on average.
- Carry-on travel
- Expedia reports that 41% of travellers now fly with only a carry-on bag.
- Least busy month
- February is the least busy month for air travel, while July is the busiest.