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Old Nov 20, 2017 | 11:01 am
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prw555
 
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Originally Posted by Cushner
I'm hoping someone can advise me when to buy a J ticket for a trip from SFO-DEL-SFO with an inbound stop in HKG for 2-3 nights. I'm departing after the first week in July and returning mid-August. Can I expect any sale fares on Black Friday that might be eligible for summer travel? Am I better waiting a few months for the best fare, or should I just buy the ticket early?
Since I'm a recreational traveler, I thought I'd ask the experts. Thanks for your advice.
I doubt any "sales", and in my estimation (I travel every 3-4 weeks to HKG, ex SFO or LAX) those tickets remain the same price up to a week or so before departure. Best to keep money in the bank.
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