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Flight Cost Tracker

Average flight prices by route and month, so you know whether the fare you are seeing is a genuine deal or above the typical range for that time of year.

This tool shows historical patterns, not live prices
Live flight prices change by the minute. Rather than show a single misleading snapshot, we show typical price ranges by month based on historical patterns, so you can judge whether what you see right now is a good deal.
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Common questions

Why are flights so much more expensive during school holidays?
UK school holiday periods including Easter, summer, October half-term and Christmas see prices to family-friendly destinations rise 40 to 100 percent compared to term-time. Demand is inelastic during these windows since families have no choice but to travel then, so airlines price accordingly. Flying during term time offers some of the largest savings available anywhere in travel.
How far in advance should I book flights?
For short-haul European flights, the sweet spot is typically 6 to 10 weeks before departure. For long-haul flights to Africa, Asia, the Americas or Australia, 3 to 6 months ahead generally offers the best prices. Booking too far ahead rarely saves money, and waiting until the last minute is a gamble that occasionally pays off but more often results in inflated prices.
Is it true that searching too many times raises flight prices?
Airlines and booking sites have denied deliberately raising prices based on search history, though dynamic pricing algorithms do respond to demand signals including search volume for specific routes and dates. Using an incognito browser window or clearing cookies between searches is a low-cost precaution that some independent studies suggest can occasionally result in lower displayed prices.