The AggieTravel reservation tool interfaces directly with BCD Travel. And that makes it even more important that you’re smart about booking your flights. Airline ticket prices vary greatly depending on the day of the week, time of year, and upcoming holidays, such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving, or the Fourth of July.
Since it’s impossible to know which site will provide the best price for your particular trip, you should compare fares from a few sources before you book. Then, look at fares to your European destination of choice for flights taking off beginning in late August through late September.
The best way to do this is to find three of your favorite sites and then search on them and see what the prices are. Every week, at least 12,174 domestic flights and 2,530 international flights depart from Los Angeles Intl Airport. Fall is usually “shoulder season” for most popular destinations so you should be able to find reasonably priced tickets during this time period, with the exception of Thanksgiving week in the US.
We find that the best time to buy tickets is about three months in advance. If you want to save money on airfare, don’t be rigid on the time of day you want to travel. Your Road Scholar program materials, any visas you may need, and any other tickets or vouchers you will need for further travel after your program is over.
6. Fuel: Oil prices have been down in recent years which is good news for passengers; high jet fuel prices can mean expensive surcharges added to ticket prices. Follow airlines. Fares bounce around, but frequently are available for within 5 percent of the lowest price,†the study claims.