While there’s no single magic day to book, travel experts agree that starting your search at the right time can help you snag better deals. "For passengers looking for very low fares such as PISO fare, it should be six to nine months in advance," he said. "For typical domestic trips, it’s ideal to start looking for flights at least one to three months in advance," she said. Magno said that in both situations, the ideal approach is to still book around six months in advance. "If it's a really cheap fare, like PISO fare plus taxes, then they should usually book right away as it will be gone in an hour or so.

Source: Philippine Star January 22, 2026 13:38 UTC