Google says this is the best time to book flights, but its other findings may surprise you more

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The ideal booking window for domestic flights is approximately one to two months prior to takeoff.
• You should plan much earlier for overseas travel to secure the most favorable rates.
• Flying earlier in the week, specifically on Tuesday, can result in consistently lower ticket costs.

The last time I booked a vacation flight, I spent over an hour searching for the cheapest ticket to Hawaii, with two…