Planning a Summer Trip? Here's When Google Says to Buy Your Ticket

Traveling during busy seasons can drain your wallet fast, but a few smart tools can make all the difference. Google Flights pulls real-time data to help you figure out the cheapest times to fly and the best destinations to stretch your budget. Whether you're planning a quick weekend trip or locking in a longer vacation, it takes the guesswork out of booking so you can spend less time stressing and more time packing.

To help take the frustration out of booking, the team at Google Flights analyzed five years of airfare trends to pinpoint the cheapest times to buy tickets and when it's best to fly. 

Whether you're eyeing a weekend getaway or a longer spring break, here's what the latest data says about scoring the best prices on flights this season.

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