If you're planning a summer getaway and stressing over when to book flights, Google just dropped some serious data-driven hints. After analyzing five years of airfare trends, they've pinpointed the optimal booking windows—essentially giving travelers a cheat sheet to avoid overpaying.

Editor’s Note: Flight prices can feel like a mystery, but this isn't just another vague "book early" tip—it's actual insight from Google's massive trove of search data. For anyone trying to stretch their vacation budget, this could mean real savings (and less guesswork). Timing matters, and now there's proof.