If you need to rejuvenate after the holidays, now is an ideal time to plan your next journey.

Hopper’s recently published data reveals that the most affordable time to take a trip until the autumn will be in January, with the average price of domestic flights being $253 – 11% cheaper than in December and 6% cheaper than in January of the previous year.

According to Hayley Berg, Hopper’s lead economist, domestic airfare prices are projected to stay below what they were before the pandemic for the next half a year. Thus, for those who are planning trips for 2024, the most affordable time to book is now in January before the September and October shoulder season. Prices will begin rising in late spring as the spring break and summer travel season come into full swing.

The airline industry is increasing the number of available seats for many destinations, which is leading to lower prices for the most sought-after tourist spots.

Hopper has indicated that airfares to locations like Mexico and Central America are reduced by an approximate 10%.

Experts advise being flexible with travel dates for the best bargains and to take extra precautions in the event of an unexpected issue.

In 2024, the consumer’s flexibility is still very much in play following the pandemic. There has been a perceptible switch in behavior over the last three years, with an ever-increasing number of vacationers ready to pay extra for items created to guard them from travel hitches. Around one in five people who book flights through Hopper choose the Flight Disruption Assistance service, which is available on Hopper and other travel websites, to safeguard their plans.

Forecasts from Hopper suggest that prices of airline tickets are only going to increase, so make sure to grab these great offers before they’re gone.