When is the best time to buy a plane ticket when it's getting to crunch time?

In other words I need to plan a trip about 3 weeks away, should I risk waiting to buy my plane tickets in hopes that the prices will go down and get a last minuet fare. I am flying my In-laws in from EL Paso TX to Chicago IL. Any advice would be great thanks.When is the best time to buy a plane ticket when it's getting to crunch time?I would advice you to get the tickets now. Flying between the summer months are just so expensive and its not letting up. I flew to China last Feb'07 %26amp; it cost me $700+ round trip. Well I am flying again next week %26amp; its over $1000.



My recommendation is do a search using orbitz.com or one of your favourite on-line service and book your tickets now because prices are not going to go down dramatically %26amp; seats might not be available later. In fact, I would think as seats gets taken, prices will only go up up up.When is the best time to buy a plane ticket when it's getting to crunch time?Buy at least 21 days advance if you can. Once inside 21 days, most of the cheaper advance purchase fares are no longer apply.



You'll see another price increase when you get inside of 14 days, and even higher when you get inside 7 days until departure.When is the best time to buy a plane ticket when it's getting to crunch time?You should shop times and airlines and buy now. Usually at least 14 days ahead will give you the best fares. The best fare will usually be directly from the airline. Also, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays will have the best late fares . ~