Now is the time to book summer flights, as uncertainty could raise prices
USA TODAY
Amid uncertainty in the Middle East and rising oil prices, now is the best time to book your summer travel.
If you're planning to fly somewhere this summer, now's the time to book your tickets.
"We're right across what we call the Goldilocks Window at Going for when to buy summer flights," Katy Nastro, a travel expert at airfare deals website Going, told USA TODAY in an email. "The best odds of finding a deal for domestic travel are about 3-7 months out, with 3 months being the latest you’d want to wait. The same goes for international summer trips, but with a slightly wider window of roughly 4-10 months ahead for the optimal sweet spot."
The war in Iran is adding uncertainty to summer travel, however. Reuters reported that jet fuel prices rose 15% in the last week, and that could mean higher ticket prices for those who wait to book.
Still, Nastro said, it's an open question how much of an effect the war will have on airfares, even if it means higher fuel prices.
"Airline CEOs, like United's Scott Kirby, are warning of higher fares due to oil price spikes, but just because oil prices rise doesn't mean fares will necessarily follow suit," she said, adding that demand often does more to dictate airline ticket prices than fuel costs.
Long lines at airports, the Iran war and other developments have left some travelers concerned about venturing out on vacation.
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