These are the cheapest times for UK travellers to book a trip in 2025
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Travel site Expedia revealed in its 2025 Air Hacks report that Friday is the cheapest day to travel, while Sunday can be the most expensive, with a 26 per cent difference in ticket prices on average. open image in gallery The best day to travel for international flyers is on a Friday The price gap between premium and economy seats is nine per cent smaller than it was pre-pandemic. Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group Brands public relations said: “It’s smart to keep the 2025 Air Hacks in mind when booking flights, but the best hack is to let technology find the best value. “Sunday is the cheapest day to book your flight, with Friday being the best day to travel, and booking too far out can actually cost you money – these realities fly in the face of advice floating around the internet.
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