Happy National Cheap Flights Day! Here's how and when to score the most inexpensive deals: report

National Cheap Flight Day is set for August 23 each year, but the report behind the hype says it’s really a window—not a single day—when airfare prices tend to drop sharply from late August into early September. The timing coincides with the end of summer travel as kids return to school, pushing airlines to fill seats. In data cited from CheapOair’s parent company Fareportal, domestic fares average about 12% cheaper than earlier in August, while international fares are about 17% lower. The best booking timing is reportedly 30 to 60 days out, with consistent savings. The article also flags myths like cookies-changing prices and searching repeatedly, and recommends flight alerts, booking sooner, and using points.