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Book Early (But Not Too Early)

The closer you are to departure, the more expensive plane tickets become, but there is a sweet spot where prices start to fluctuate depending on demand. Don't reserve much in advance, but don't wait until the last minute either. The optimal time to purchase a flight is two to three months before departure, or five months in advance if you are traveling during a destination's busy season. 

However, keep in mind that this is only a suggestion and not a set rule. I could go on and on about airline pricing strategies, but the bottom truth is that costs tend to go up closer to departure since last-minute bookers are typically business travelers who don't care about prices and will pay whatever it takes. Therefore, avoid booking last minute.

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