It’s probably the most asked question when it comes to travel: Is there a best time to book a trip? The short answer is yes, but it varies by destination. The travel search engine KAYAK looked at the median cost of flights from Canada and the US to ten luxury destinations to see how the airfare varied from one to six months prior to departure. The results show that if you really want to find the best time to buy, you’ve got to do your homework. Airfares are quoted in US dollars.

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2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur airfares ranged from $1044 to $1200. The best time to book is two months before departure and the worst time is four months before departure.

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3. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
KAYAK reports that the median airfare to Ho Chi Minh City ranged from $798 to $1059. The best time to buy is six months in advance. The worst time is three months before departure.

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9. Panama City, Panama
According to KAYAK, the median airfare to Panama City ranges from $497 to $677. The best time to buy is two months in advance. The worst time to buy is five months out.

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