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THREE is the magic number when it comes to how far ahead Singaporean travellers should book air tickets, though the destination also matters.
According to metasearch platform Kayak.sg, consumers can save between nine to 43 per cent on air tickets when they book three months in advance, compared to booking flights one month before departure.
This is the case especially for longhaul flights which are cheapest when secured about 2.5 months in advance, to destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, North America and Central America.
Those going even farther to South America should be prepared to buy their tickets a full three months in advance, as fares soar by 43 per cent one month away from travel.
But Singapore travellers who are planning to stick within the Asia-Pacific region can purchase with a much shorter lead time – 1.5 months or 46 days before flying if staying within Asia, or two months ahead for an 18 per cent cheaper fare if travelling to Australia or New Zealand.
Debby Soo, vice president APAC, Kayak, commented: “We know that people in Singapore have limited holiday time and cost is always a major consideration, which is why we suggest booking in advance to save money.”
Travel search engine Kayak launched its Singapore website and mobile app last month.
