Why March is the Best Time to Book Air Travel (and Five Cool Places to Go!)

Here’s how Skyscanner can help you score deals on cheap flights, hotels and car hire when you book summer travel, mama!

Can you believe we’re almost a quarter of the way through 2019?! OMG! With Easter fast approaching, lots of families are already looking forward to summer holidays.

Did you know that March is the best time to book for June travel? According to leading global travel search company Skyscanner, if you book summer travel in March you’re likely to save up to 20% off what you’d pay if you wait til April or later. So get booking and score some cheap flights, mamas!

Swipe through our gallery to see five fab destinations currently on sale to see exactly how much you can save if you book this month, mama! And click here to see ALL destinations on sale!

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Savings: According to Skyscanner you can currently save up to $169 per person off flights to Osaka, Japan.

Things to do: Osaka is a major foodie city with renowned for delights like okonomiyaki and beef from nearby Kobe. It’s also home to Universal Studios Japan, one of our favourite theme parks in Asia where you’ll find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Osaka is also the gateway to gorgeous Kyoto, a truly delightful combination of food, nature and culture to explore with kiddos.

Image by Han Min T via Unsplash

Savings: Save up to $95 off per person on flights to Perth right now, mama!

Things to do: Who wants to go to Margaret River? Whether you’re after delectable wine or a fun family farm stay, it’s an easy-to-reach destination for quick family holidays. Of course there’s plenty more to do in an around Perth, whether you’re hitting up the beach in Fremantle or catching some rays on nearby Rottnest Island Chris Hemsworth(maybe you’ll run into !).

Cottesloe Beach image by australia.com

Savings: If you book your summer flights to London now, mama, you can save up to $115 off per person, according to Skyscanner.

Things to do: Did you know there are over 1,080 fountains for kiddos to splash in in London’s Granary Square? In case it’s too cool to get wet, there are always heaps of amazing museums to visit, including the British Museum, the Tate Modern (they’ve got a dedicated Family Zone!), the Natural History Museum, and the V&A Museum of Childhood. Kiddos can also explore the Tower of London (and check to see whether London Bridge is actually falling down), or Harry Potter lovers can visit Platform 9¾ .

Tower Bridge image by Charles Postiaux via Unsplash

Savings: Wowzer! You can save up to $357 off per person if you book June flights to Seoul right now, mama!

Things to do: Seoul is home to a whole bunch of Asia’s best theme parks, including Lotte World, Everland and Seoul Land Theme Park. You’ll also find kid-friendly attractions like the Teseum Teddy Bear Museum and Seoul Children’s Grand Park, which is filled with playgrounds, a zoo, and water fountains.

Lotte World image via Wikimedia Commons

Savings: You can currently save up to $65 off per person on flights to Melbourne. 

Things to do: June will be the peak of winter time in Melbourne, so it’ll be a nice change of scenery from Singapore! Why not hit the slopes and go skiing at Mount Buller, Falls Creek or Hotham? It’s also the perfect time of year to catch a footie game (Aussie Rules Football, that is) at one of Melbourne’s legendary sports grounds. There’s never a bad time to check out Melbourne’s fabulous restaurant scene, and of course there’s also the famous Luna Park (pictured above).

Image via Wikipedia

Don’t forget to visit www.skyscanner.com.sg to search for the best prices on flights, hotels and car hire all over the world. And click here to see the full list of June holiday flight deals. Happy travels, mama!

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