Book your July 4 flights now if you haven't already, travel expert warns: ‘You don't want to wait any longer'If you've been waiting until the last minute in hopes of snagging a July 4 travel deal, it's time to take the plunge."You don't want to wait any longer hoping and praying that some magic cheap flight is going to drop in price by 50%," she says."It's more likely the case that the flight actually goes up by 50%.
"You're more likely to find a better price on winter holiday flights than you are for the July 4 holiday," she says."We're in this time period called theBut if you need to book a last minute flight, there are a few things to keep in mind.Images By Tang Ming Tung | Digitalvision | Getty Images"Whether it's Google Flights, Skyscanner, going to the airline website directly, it doesn't matter," Nastro says."That's a total personal preference.
While it may be tempting to book a round-trip flight through your preferred airline, this strategy may result in you paying more. Searching for one-way flights and being open to different airlines may not be ideal for your miles program status, but your wallet will thank you.Erlon Silva - Tri Digital | Moment | Getty Images