Cheap flights 2025: Days and times to buy plane tickets

The best dates and strategies to purchase cheap tickets in 2025. Tips to find promotions and avoid surprises when planning your next trip

Finding cheap flights in 2025 can be easier if you know the best times to purchase your tickets. Various travel experts have analyzed trends and shared recommendations that could be key when it comes to saving on upcoming adventures, both at home and abroad

In the case of the Peruvian market, airlines such as Latam , Sky Airline and Viva Air usually lead promotions for domestic flights, while international airlines such as Avianca , Copa Airlines and American Airlines launch frequent offers to destinations in North America, Central America and Europe. These promotions are aligned with global trends, but also consider local holidays and the high tourist season in Peru .

According to the content creator known as 'El Chico de las Fechas' , who achieved great popularity on TikTok , Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to purchase domestic flights, while Wednesdays and Saturdays are the best days for international flight purchases.

This advice, supported by platforms such as Skyscanner and the travel agency Despegar , is based on the behavior of airlines, which tend to adjust prices and launch promotions at the beginning of the week, following an increase in fares during the weekends.

In addition, a study conducted by the Hopper platform and the International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) indicates that making the purchase an average of 50 to 70 days in advance for domestic flights anThe schedule also matters

As for ideal times, early morning hours (between 5:00 and 7:00 am) tend to offer more affordable prices. During these times, airlines automatically adjust fares based on market demand.

On the other hand, it is recommended to avoid making purchases during the afternoons and evenings of Fridays and Sundays , since demand is usually higher, which raises costs.

Flights scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays generally have lower fares. Also, less popular times, such as early morning or midday, offer lower prices since they are less in demand by passengers.d between 4 and 6 months for international flights increases the chances of obtaining lower fares.