Finding cheap flights at Christmas is tricky, but Google Flights wants to put an end to that with a new feature aimed at helping users.
How far in advance do you have to buy your flights? Possibly, it is one of the most frequently asked questions when planning a trip. Bearing in mind that December and, of course, Christmas are just around the corner, it is a good time to start selecting possible destinations to enjoy your holidays away from home.
Google Flights wants you to find cheap flights. The Mountain View tool to compare flights has just released a series of new features aimed at improving recommendations when buying flights. In fact, now it indicates the time with which you have to book to get national flights and international flights at the best price.
Finding cheap flights is within your reach. Taking into account the news of Google Flights, now all that remains is to learn how to use the tool. First of all, it is necessary to know the dates available to make the flight. Normally, in Spain, these dates are from December 21 to 31, although there may be differences depending on the working day.
From Madrid to the sky. The starting point, in this case, will be Madrid. Choosing a large airport with a huge number of connections is not made at random, prices will always be lower. Failing that, the airports of Barcelona, Mallorca and Malaga are also good options to start the adventure.
Google Flights tells you how far in advance you have to buy your flights
Madrid to New York for 622 euros, booking up to 5 months in advance. International flights need more planning, Google Flights shows the best date to visit the city and how far in advance you have to buy your flights. Logically, there will be momentary offers, but it is better to be guided by your calendar and recommendations.
Domestic flights. Continuing with Madrid as the starting point, finding cheap flights within the peninsula is easy and, in fact, looking for them three or four months in advance is more than enough. Destinations like Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Granada, and Valencia are below 100 euros.
International flights without leaving Europe. The prices depend entirely on the destination, cities like Paris, Milan or Malta are below 100 euros. While Berlin, Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Hamburg or Budapest exceed 150 euros and, in some cases, close to 200 euros. In short, the advice of Google Flights is always to search for flights with time.
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