that means the worst times of the year to fly are the times with the most demand.
these generally include the days around holidays or festivals (in the u.s. or at the destination), sporting events, and any time kids are out of school. sometimes, holidays and time off from school line up. those are typically the worst times to fly.
of course, you may not always have a choice in when you travel. maybe you have kids in school; perhaps you work at a school, maybe you only get holidays off from work.
if that’s the case, there are a few things you can try to make paying for your flights less painful. 