As we all know, the Fourth of July is a very popular holiday time. In 2017, data from the automobile club AAA estimated that 44.2 million people in the United States would travel by car, plane or train around the July 4th holiday celebrations. Considering that the holidays are usually a long weekend or mid-week break for everyone, and it basically means the start of summer, it makes sense to travel. Of course, most travel companies don’t take people who choose to travel at this time of year lightly – in fact, most travel companies will take advantage of the situation to make as much money as possible. That said, if you're thinking about traveling this year, here's what you need to think about now: Flight prices for July 4 will increase through June 9, according to data provided to Bustle by travel site KAYAK. Luckily, if you're looking for a great deal on July 4th flights, there are still some flights available — you just have to buy them quickly.
Prices for July 4 flights will begin to increase on Saturday, according to KAYAK. June 9th. That means you don't have much time to buy the cheaper options before they're all gone - in fact, you only have a few days. Let's plan a holiday like National Day in a few days...well, it's definitely not the easiest thing in the world.
To find the cheapest flights, you need to start looking now . Generally speaking, you should book your summer tickets six weeks before Memorial Day to save the most money, but apparently, that ship has already sailed. New data from travel booking site Hipmunk shows that booking U.S. destinations about three weeks in advance can save travelers up to 14% year-round, although they also note that summer travel savings may be even lower. So, that means booking your tickets now.
Another way to potentially save money if you're going on vacation is to try to avoid flying on the busiest days. According to Hipmunk, June 29, the Friday before the Fourth of July holiday, will be the most expensive day to travel, with the average ticket price being about $617 per person. Saturday. June 30th will also be a very expensive and busy travel day. Think about your schedule: Can you leave on Thursday? June 28? This is definitely not something everyone can do, but if you can work it out, you'll want to research every potential flight combination until you find one that works for you.
In addition to looking at different flights on different dates, you can also look up different airports. For example, if you're flying out of New York, you might want to try looking at flights from LaGuardia or Newark Airport rather than flights from John F. Kennedy Airport. Flights to JFK tend to be more expensive, while flights to LaGuardia and Newark may be less convenient for some, but may be cheaper. Worth looking into!
Today, with the internet, there are many different tools that can help you find cheaper flight options. For example, KAYAK offers a service called Trip Huddle designed to help make group travel plans easier. It basically provides an online planning tool for you and a group of people you’re traveling with. The planner provides options for destinations, travel dates and accommodation. Once everyone enters their information, they can vote on each option. This is an easier way to look at all the different travel options and discuss them without it becoming too overwhelming. who knows? Someone might find it cheaper than you!
There are also sites like TravelZoo, TravelPirates and SkyScanner, all of which can help you find the best deals on vacation plans, hotels and flights. These are just a few of them!
What's the one thing you need to remember? If you're planning on going out on the 4th of July, start planning now. Don't say I didn't warn you!
