11 Cheap Flight Tricks That Really Work

4. Target flying on the holiday itself

Holiday travel tends to spike before and after the big day, which pushes prices up. But flying on the holiday itself often flips that pattern. Going.com experts report that flying on days like Christmas Day or New Year’s Day can save about 15–30% compared with adjacent days. If your plans let you travel on the actual holiday, you can score strong discounts and less crowded airports.