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Google Flights will now show you the cheapest time to book; Here's how it works
30 Aug, 2023 / 02:09 pm / OMNES Media LLC

Source: http://www.mashable.com

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Mashable: As per the information provided by Google, the newly introduced tool proposes that the optimal time to reserve a journey is approximately two months prior to the scheduled departure.

Google Flights unveiled a new feature that is poised to benefit travelers seeking to economize on airfare. The feature, which was officially announced via a blog post recently, provides guidance from Google on the most cost-effective period for booking flights.

 

This new addition is a complementary feature to the existing price tracking alerts and price guarantee option that are already available on the platform. The tech giant has pledged to provide fresh insights on the "most economical time to book."

According to Google's blog post, "For searches with reliable trend data, you'll now see when prices have typically been lowest to book your chosen dates and destination."

As per the information provided by Google, the newly introduced tool proposes that the optimal time to reserve a journey is approximately two months prior to the scheduled departure. Alternatively, it may demonstrate that the prices generally decrease as the departure date approaches. Equipped with this knowledge, voyagers can make an informed decision whether to book instantly or wait for more favorable prices.

This functionality operates in conjunction with other discernments furnished by Google Flights, including the indication of whether the current prices are below, at par, or above the historical averages.

As per the findings of Google, it has been observed that for journeys commencing in mid-December, the most opportune time to avail of lucrative offers is during the initial days of October. The average cost of travel is observed to be at its minimum 71 days prior to the scheduled departure, which is a significant deviation from our previous analysis in 2022, wherein the average prices were found to be lowest merely 22 days before the departure date. Furthermore, the standard range of low prices now falls between 54-78 days before the takeoff.