When is the cheapest time to book flights for the holidays? At the moment.

• Google Flights recently released its 2024 Travel Trends Report.
• According to the report, early October is the best time to book airline tickets for Thanksgiving.
• The cheapest time to book Christmas flights is the end of October or 58 days before departure.

It may seem like the holiday season is still a while away, but thinking about your travel plans now can save you money.

In September, travel agency Hopper reported that airfare for a Thanksgiving trip averaged $298 for a round-trip ticket, up 10% from the previous year. For Christmas flights, a round-trip ticket cost an average of $406, up 4% from the same period last year.

However, the company also indicated that prices would drop slightly in October, making this a good time to book flights.

Whether you’re planning to travel to a new destination or visit family and friends, Google Flights analyzed four years of airfare data and created a report highlighting the best times to book vacation tickets this year.

From an overview of the best and cheapest days of the week to specific insights into domestic, international and leisure travel, these are Google Flights’ guidelines for booking your tickets.