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Rossen Reports: New Google Flights feature will tell you when to book to save money

Rossen Reports: New Google Flights feature will tell you when to book to save money
Hi. Yeah, Google flights is unveiling *** new feature that's gonna save you some money by letting you know if it's the right time to book the flight you're looking at based on its historical flight data, check it out after you've typed in the destination, the dates you're traveling right at the top here. It's going to tell you if the prices are high low or typical at the moment. And above that, it could even tell you when the cheapest times to book will be, let's say I'm looking at booking *** spring break trip with the kids from Boston to Sacramento in March when I hit search. Ok. It's telling me prices are high right now. The cheapest time to book this trip will be from November 30th. Ok, to February 28 that's when they'll be about $50 cheaper. This is on top of Google's price tracking alerts and its price guarantee feature that it already offers. Hopefully now you'll save some money booking those flights using this tool, using the historical data. That's all for today. Back to you.
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Rossen Reports: New Google Flights feature will tell you when to book to save money
It's the age-old question we all ask ourselves when we’re planning travel: Should I book my flight now or later?Now, there's a new tool that could solve that problem for you. Google Flights is unveiling a new feature that will save you money by letting you know if it's the right time to book the flight you're looking at, based on its historical flight data. After you've typed in your destination and the dates you're traveling, it will tell you if prices are high, low, or typical at the moment. Above that, it could tell you when the cheapest times to book will be.For example, we looked at a flight from Boston to Sacramento in March – and Google Flights suggested booking between Nov. 30 and Feb. 28 for cheaper tickets.Google Flights also does price tracking and will send you an alert when the flight you're looking into goes down in price. Google Flights also has a price-guarantee tool that will refund you if the ticket goes down in price after you’ve booked (through Google Flights).Read more about all of the Google Flights features here.Google also says it knows where we're thinking about going during the holidays already. Here are the top ten spots we're all searching for on Google Flights right now:CancunMiami / Fort LauderdaleLondonNew YorkTokyoSan JuanHonoluluOrlandoParisLos AngelesTravel experts say the best time to book flights for Christmas vacations is around early October.

It's the age-old question we all ask ourselves when we’re planning travel: Should I book my flight now or later?

Now, there's a new tool that could solve that problem for you. Google Flights is unveiling a new feature that will save you money by letting you know if it's the right time to book the flight you're looking at, based on its historical flight data.

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After you've typed in your destination and the dates you're traveling, it will tell you if prices are high, low, or typical at the moment. Above that, it could tell you when the cheapest times to book will be.

For example, we looked at a flight from Boston to Sacramento in March – and Google Flights suggested booking between Nov. 30 and Feb. 28 for cheaper tickets.

Google Flights also does price tracking and will send you an alert when the flight you're looking into goes down in price. Google Flights also has a price-guarantee tool that will refund you if the ticket goes down in price after you’ve booked (through Google Flights).

Read more about all of the Google Flights features .

Google also says it knows where we're thinking about going during the holidays already. Here are the top ten spots we're all searching for on Google Flights right now:

  1. Cancun
  2. Miami / Fort Lauderdale
  3. London
  4. New York
  5. Tokyo
  6. San Juan
  7. Honolulu
  8. Orlando
  9. Paris
  10. Los Angeles

Travel experts say the best time to book flights for Christmas vacations is around early October.