Maximise your travel budget by flying when fares are lowest. Here’s how to find out when that is.
Flight prices change daily but knowing when to fly doesn’t have to be a mystery
When you're planning a trip, knowing the right time to fly can make all the difference. Whether you're chasing sunshine, stretching your budget or just keeping your options open, flexible travel dates can unlock significant savings.
With Skyscanner’s flexible dates flights feature, you’ll get a clear view of the cheapest days or months to fly. You’ll spend less time comparing and more time planning.
How to use flexible date search
See which month has had the lowest prices found by Skyscanner users recently
Enter your departure and destination cities
In the date field, click “Flexible dates”
Choose “Cheapest month” or your preferred month
Review the lowest recent fares in the grid
Select a month or day to continue to search results
Once you’ve selected your preferred month in the date picker, Skyscanner displays a day-by-day breakdown of the lowest fares found by other users.
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Skyscanner Cheapest Month identifies the month with the lowest “from” prices based on recent search data.
Key features:
Highlights the month with the lowest recent “from” price
Helps flexible travellers find cheaper deals earlier
Ideal if you don’t know when to go, only that you want the best deal
Skyscanner Whole Month gives you a full breakdown of daily fares within any month you choose.
Key features:
Explore daily fares for one full month at a time
Quickly compare which dates offer the best value
Best if you know your month but not your exact dates
Both search functions are available on desktop and mobile. They are designed to help you make price-led decisions with confidence.
Note: Prices shown are estimates based on what other travellers found on Skyscanner in the last eight days. They’re meant as a helpful guide to support your planning, but fares can change quickly.
On mobile? The app gives you access to the same flexible tools:
Download the Skyscanner app
Enter your destination or try “Explore everywhere”
Choose “Flexible dates” in the date picker
Browse by Cheapest Month or Whole Month and book direct
