Cheap flight tips for 2025: Latest travel hacks report busts long-standing booking myths. Here is how you can save big

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In a game-changing revelation for travelers, Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report has shattered long-held beliefs about the best time to fly, when to book, and how to score the cheapest tickets. Contrary to popular wisdom, peak summer might just be your wallet’s best friend, while winter months could be your biggest budget buster. And if you've been booking flights on a Friday, you're likely paying more than you should.

Backed by data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), this myth-busting analysis delivers key insights to help travelers maximize their savings in 2025. Plus, Expedia has rolled out a brand-new Flight Deals tool—an innovative, AI-driven feature that curates real-time bargains, ensuring you never miss out on flights priced at least 20% lower than average fares.

So, what exactly have we been getting wrong about airfare all these years? Let’s dive in.

August: The Secret Budget-Friendly Month for Air Travel

For decades, travelers have dreaded summer airfare spikes, believing peak-season travel is the most expensive. However, Expedia’s data flips the script—August is actually the cheapest month to travel, while February and March top the charts as the priciest.

• Flying domestically in August instead of February can save travelers 12%.
• International travelers can pocket 7% savings by flying in August instead of March.

So, if you’ve been avoiding summer trips for fear of high fares, 2025 is the year to rethink your travel calendar!

Sunday Booking: The Ultimate Money-Saving Hack

Think flight prices are random? Think again! Expedia’s analysis shows that Sundays are