Flight Price Alerts: How to Track Fares & Book at the Right Time

Flight Price Alerts: Book Flights at the Best Price

Flight prices change constantly based on demand, seasonality, and booking patterns. Here's how to use fare alerts to book at the lowest price.

Best Tools for Flight Price Alerts

• Google Flights: Best overall — track prices for specific dates or flexible dates
• Skyscanner: Price alerts for specific routes, email notifications when prices drop
• MakeMyTrip Fare Alert: India-specific price tracking
• Hopper: Uses AI to predict price trends and recommends when to book
• Kayak: Price forecast and alerts for international flights

When Flight Prices Are Cheapest

• Domestic India: Book 3-6 weeks in advance
• International: Book 8-12 weeks in advance
• Cheapest days to fly: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Cheapest time of day: Early morning (6-8 AM) and late night (9-11 PM)
• Best months: January-February, September (post-monsoon, pre-festive season)

How to Use Fare Alerts Effectively

Set alerts for multiple similar routes (e.g., Mumbai-Delhi, check both BOM-DEL and BOK). If your dates are flexible, use whole month search to find the cheapest dates. When you receive a price alert, check if it's truly a good deal by comparing with historical prices for that route.