Jan 17, 2023
Is January the Best Time to Book a Flight?
2023 is firmly here. The New Year celebrations are over and by now most of us have gotten back to our normal routines. This is also a good time to start planning the year ahead and it is never too early to think about travel plans. While it is only January and your trip may be a few months away, is now the best time to book the flight if you want to score a great deal?
You are likely to get a very good deal by booking in January
While there are many not-so-scientific surveys and articles out there on this topic, it does appear that January is a very good time to lock in a good deal. Of course, one has to keep in mind that prices vary based on the destination, length of the flight, number of connections and other factors.
This is also what we are seeing at CEOFlights – customers who book in January can score excellent deals on business and first class flights, especially if one books around a month in advance and has some flexibility regarding the arrival / departure dates. However, depending on the route, some last minute offers are also available!
January and February are also great months to travel
There seems to be more of a consensus around the fact that January and first half of February are great times to travel. Historically, prices drop after the holiday season as airlines anticipate less traffic and demand is indeed limited, giving savvy travelers more options at reduced fares.
While it may be very difficult during the summer months, you are more likely to see great first and business class cabin deals if you plan to travel earlier in the year, even for last minute bookings. So if you want to get away from the cold weather or just visit a relative or a business partner, it is worth exploring flight options right now. You might be pleasantly surprised by the offers!
Planning in advance (if you can) may help your peace of mind
While planning in advance is not always possible, it often helps to think ahead as much as we practically can. Flight is generally the most important piece of the travel puzzle and all activities / meetings get planned around that.
Wouldn’t it be nice to lock in the itinerary earlier in the year? This way you can focus on arranging events at the destination instead of spending endless hours checking flight options. We at CEOFlights certainly think that peace of mind is…priceless.
If you want to avoid the crowds…there is no better time than now
If you are one of these travelers that dreams of exploring exotic destinations, but doesn’t like the crowds and is not excited about long lines at attractions and top-rated restaurants, January and February flight options might be just for you!
On top of likely savings on your first and business class airfare, hotels are also experiencing lower occupancy rates during the first couple months of the year. Thus, your ability to get a good deal might extend beyond the flight tickets.
We at CEOFlights hope you are already making travel plans for 2023. Our friendly Personal Travel Managers are on standby and will be happy to talk to you about your journey, be it immediate or a few months away. Give one of our friendly Personal Travel Managers a call today at (888) 851 6897 and find out for yourself! Happy travels and speak soon!!
