Overview
- May emerges as the lowest-cost month to book, averaging 21% cheaper than December, according to Expedia’s data.
- For timing, June offers the lowest airfares, averaging 68% less than December, which equates to roughly £250 in savings per ticket.
- Optimal booking windows are 31–45 days ahead for domestic economy trips and 15–30 days ahead for international journeys, saving about £38 and £93 respectively versus booking six months out.
- Expedia highlights sub-£100 saver routes such as Luton–Poznan (£79), Stansted–Shannon (£88), Liverpool–Bergamo (£92) and Glasgow–Dublin (£96).
- Select routes show steep year-on-year price drops, including Newcastle–Gdansk down 67% and Manchester–Cork down 65%, with Birmingham–Bordeaux down 58%.