As budget travelers, we’re always on the hunt for the best deals on flights. One issue we commonly encounter is determining the cheapest time to buy tickets. Luckily, Google Flights has introduced a new feature that tells you whether you should book or wait for a better deal.
The advice is based on reliable data trends for specific flights. Currently, the insight indicator will only appear on certain search results. If you don’t see the little blue stars, don’t worry —Google has other resources like price history and price alerts to help you snag a deal. Plus, a few months back, Google launched its price guarantee pilot program, available for Spirit and Alaska Airlines as of now.
This is how it works
If you search today for a one-way flight from New York to Orlando for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, two blue stars will show up to indicate whether it’s a good time to book. In this case, yes! $19 is as low as you can get for flights in the U.S.
However, when searching for a flight from Miami to Denver for November 16, 2023, the advice is different. According to Google Flights, it’s better to wait for a more favorable price.
If Google Flights suggests waiting, you can enable price tracking to receive notifications for your chosen destination.
So, the next time you’re scouting for a flight and are unsure about the deal, remember to check the price history and look for the blue stars.
