When to book Europe flights for next spring and summer - USATODAY.com

Buying air tickets for overseas travel is always a crapshoot. Should you buy early to lock in a price, even though the price looks high?

Or should you wait for a future "sale" on fares? Nobody really has the definitive answers to those questions—not even here at SmarterTravel.

At best, we can lay out what we do know, and let you decide your own best strategy.

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