Are airline tickets cheap on Christmas Day?

[airlinesgrouptravel]

No, airline tickets are not cheap on Christmas Day. During this time, the price of flight tickets could be significantly higher because of the higher demand. However, the loyalty members of the airlines may receive the cheap flights on Christmas Day, but it depends on the airlines and your membership status. On top of that, airlines run Christmas Flights Deals on their website, and those can be useful too for getting cheaper flight tickets during Christmas.

 

[aori]

From my experience, Christmas Day flights can be cheaper, but it really depends on the route. Last year I was trying to get from Chicago to L.A. and everything before Christmas Eve was insanely priced. I randomly checked on Christmas morning and the fares were almost half of what they had been all week. I ended up booking through 888-217-3324, since I was worried the price might jump again, and they got it locked in for me right away.

What I’ve noticed is that most people want to arrive before Christmas, so the demand for flights on the day itself is usually lower. If your schedule is flexible and you don’t mind traveling on the holiday, you can definitely snag a deal. But I still recommend checking early and often—these things can change quick!