Originally Posted by
abmj-jr
... prices do tend to rise significantly as you get close to departure date. If you hold off until you are less than 3 or 4 weeks out you could see fares jump quite a bit. You are not there yet but might not want to wait too long.
Absolutely true. The two reasons relate to my previous post:
1. The lowest fare classes tend to sell out before that, as vacationers (the most price-conscious travelers) tend to plan in advance and want to lock in low fares.
2. Some low fares have advance purchase requirements, to prevent business travelers who make trips on short notice from using them even if a flight is nearly empty.