With the UK half-term break just around the corner parents across the country are looking to book last-minute getaways without breaking the bank. Whilst it may feel like time is running out, ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have advised that there’s still a sweet spot to secure affordable flights for those perfect family holidays.
According to the experts, the best day to book your last-minute half-term break for maximum savings is Sunday, February 16.
Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets.com, said: “Contrary to what many travellers believe, industry data suggests that booking flights within a window of 8 to 23 days before departure can offer some of the most competitive prices for international travel, especially when it comes to places like Florida. We also know through historical external data that travellers can sometimes save up to 24% on flights if they book them on a Sunday, particularly within this 8 to 23-day window.
“Given this timeline, February 16 falla perfectly within that range, making it the optimal date to secure those last-minute more affordable family holiday bookings ahead of this half-term.”
Best Dates To Book For Last-Minute Easter Holidays:
For those that are already looking ahead to Easter, the ticketing experts have delved into the data to discover the best times to book a last-minute Easter holiday flight.
Brendon said: “Following the same 8 – 23-days prior to travel formula, and honing in on the Sunday bookings, we can already identify that the best dates to book a last-minute Easter holiday are March 16 and 23, considering that most school Easter holidays start around April 7.
“In my experience, prices for Easter tend to rise sharply in the two weeks before, so you can avoid this by making sure you book ahead of March 25. Remember, it’s a risk to book things last-minute, so opt for using ticketing sites with fixed pricing models like ours and always do your research to get the best deals.”