How much more you pay vs. the cheapest moment, by how early you book
Average premium over the same flight's lowest observed fare · 29,940 flights
0–3 days before departure: +41.7% average, +19.4% median (4339 flights)
+41.7%
0–3d
4–7 days before departure: +37.2% average, +16.6% median (9883 flights)
+37.2%
4–7d
1–2 weeks before departure: +30.4% average, +12.5% median (13686 flights)
+30.4%
1–2w
2–3 weeks before departure: +23.8% average, +8.1% median (13032 flights)
+23.8%
2–3w
3–4 weeks before departure: +19.4% average, +5.5% median (14986 flights)
+19.4%
3–4w
1–1.5 months before departure: +18.3% average, +4.5% median (19295 flights)
+18.3%
1–1.5m
1.5–2 months before departure: +22.2% average, +6.2% median (14258 flights)
+22.2%
1.5–2m
2–3 months before departure: +30.4% average, +13% median (13451 flights)
+30.4%
2–3m
Source:
Piratefly flight price research
· 1,574,564 fares observed 2026-06-14 → 2026-10-06 · CC BY 4.0