If I buy cheap air tickets in advance is that price subject to change by the time I take the trip?

Question

If I buy 2 months in advance and ticket prices go up......will I have to pay the difference when I actually take the flight?

Answer 1

I am almost positive it won't...the best day of the week to buy tickets is like Wednesday though

Answer 2

No, you don't have to pay the difference.  Whatever the rate is the day you purchase them is what you pay...regardless of whether the prices fluctuate.

Answer 3

no once you bought the ticket its yours they arent gonna charge you more everyone usualy buys in advanced because of the fact that it is cheaper

Answer 4

No it won't. That is why I bought mine for Christmas already. I just hope there are airlines still flying by then.

Answer 5

Absolutely not. Once purchased it is a done deal. You could be sitting right next to someone who paid twice the price you paid. That is why you should start well in advance of your planned travel date and start watching the air fares ... be ready to purchase when you see the price drop.

Answer 6

Absolutely not.  The price you pay is the price you get.  Airplane tickets are always a gamble, because prices flucuate almost daily (up or down).  The only time you would have to pay a fare difference after you book your tickets is if you change your flight (date or time).  Then you may get socked a $100 change fee, along w/the difference in fare. I booked a flight to Maui 6 months ago and only paid $500 per person.  That same flight is now priced at $1300 per person.  I get to ride in the same seats that someone else paid $800 more for.  It usually pays to book in advance and get a flight/hotel package if possible.  Also, remember to check-in online 24hrs in advance.  This will reduce the likelihood of you getting bumped off an overbooked flight.  There are some folks that like to get bumped because they'll put you on the next available flight (either w/them or another carrier) and they'll give you a  voucher for a future flight. Happy travels!