Timing your flight booking to Europe can make a big difference to your budget. Here's what you need to know.
Book 2–5 months ahead. For long-haul flights to Europe, the best prices usually appear between two and five months before departure.
Avoid school holidays. Fares spike during South African school holidays and the European summer peak.
Use price alerts. Set alerts on flight comparison sites so you jump on a deal the moment it appears.