When's the best time to buy winter holiday plane tickets? CNNTravel checked with airfare experts on time-honored ways to dull the price pain.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images"Holiday travelers should make their plans now and begin booking flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas as early as Wednesday, September 25, for the best deals and availability," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for, in a statement."Knowing when to book and what days to fly can help travelers effectively manage their budget and avoid the crowd."
Actually flying on the holiday offers the lowest average price per ticket while the Tuesday and Wednesday before the holiday are pricey and the heaviest air travel days, AAA says. There's also the chance that bad weather will ruin your holiday meal plans.A look at the backstory of the Charles Dickens classic"A Christmas Carol." CNN's Nick Glass reports.
Travelers who fly Christmas Eve enjoy the lightest travel day of the year, with the lowest average ticket prices , says AAA. "If you see a good fare, snag it," says Stewart."The one thing our data clearly shows is that if you wait until the last minute, you're going to pay dearly."Los Angeles International Airport is the city's biggest, but you have other options to consider when booking a flight.Always look into optional airports -- the New York/New Jersey area has five airports, and so doesHouston and Chicago have two each. And remember to check Southwest.
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