Flights (when to book etc) HELP!

[areacode201]

Last year was my first trip to LV. I flew Continental nonstop from NJ. I flew in August and booked the flight sometime in June, with taxes it was just over $300. Today I go online to book the same flight for this coming August and all Continental's fares are $475+

Does anyone have tips on when to book flights to LV for the best rates? I would strongly prefer to fly Continental (trying to rack up my onepass miles).

[dnix]

Wednesday is the best day to book

[Carpe Noctem]

Always book 28-45 days out from departure.

[branpstj]

Wednesday is the best day to book

I didnt realize that, thanks for the advice!

[areacode201]

Wednesday is the best day to book

Thanks, I'll check prices Wednesday.

[areacode201]

Always book 28-45 days out from departure.

Can anyone confirm this?

[dnix]

Always book 28-45 days out from departure.

Can anyone confirm this?

just from price watching, Id say 30+ days advance is usually better. Every place is seasonal, so if your booking in the off season, sometimes you can book closer.

http://web500.us/when-is-the-best-ti...t-air-tickets/

[julie]

If you are flexible, check out www.airfarewatchdog.com You enter your desired departure or arrival city and you will be emailed alerts when crazy discounts are available.

I booked a trip from honolulu to boston for $365 roundtrip last summer! You just need to be flexible in your trip and be able to book on the spot cause they don't last. Just another idea...

[Drew]

Continentals EWR to vegas prices have been going up quickly. Before I could get high 2's to 3's 3-4 weeks before my trip. Now it's high 2's -3s a month and a half to 2 months before my trip and 5-700's around the 3 week mark. That's what I've been seeing on my last few trips. So... book now before continental jacks it up again (and it will...)

[NyceGuy]

So after reading all the posts, there is no sure plan to follow it seems.

[Carpe Noctem]

So after reading all the posts, there is no sure plan to follow it seems.

I travel between 30,000 and 50,000 miles per year...

To reiterate, from my experience, the most opportune window to book domestic flights is 28-45 days out; 45-60 days out for international flights, btw.