This tip seems to be unanimous among experts and frequent travelers. If possible, make your arrangements in advance. If you know your plans in July, great (and points for being on your game), but if you're a procrastinator like the rest of us, fear not! David Solomito, a travel expert at KAYAK, says November should be just fine, but prices will begin to skyrocket in early December.
“While domestic flight prices tend to fluctuate throughout the entire month of November for Christmas travel, we start to see them increase anywhere between five to 17 percent beginning December 5th through Christmas Day." The same goes for New Year's Eve travel – Solomito recommends booking before Thanksgiving as prices tend to spike after the holiday.
