Do online airfare tickets go up the more that you search them?

Nov 14

I have been searching for a multi-city airfare through all the major discount airfare sites. And each time that I search the same dates the prices change. One day it will be $707, the next $701, a few days later its $658 a couple hours later its $713….I dont get it. Is it the time of day or that I keep searching the location causing price & demand to go up?

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The Shadow

November 14th, 2009 at 9:59 AM

It’s neither.

Airfares are changed constantly by the airlines based on supply and demand as well as what their competitors are charging. If a flight is selling well, the airline may reduce the number of discount seats and/or raise the prices. If a flight has too many unsold seats, the airline may increase the number of discount seats and/or reduce prices. If a competitor raises or lowers prices, the airline will usually match the changes.

Predicting an airfare is like predicting tomorrow’s stock prices. They might be higher. They might be lower. No one knows for certain. It’s frustrating for travelers, but that’s how it works.