If you're waiting for Tuesday at exactly 2 p.m., you may be waiting for a pattern that doesn't exist for your route. Search several dates, compare nearby airports, turn on a price alert, and decide what price you would happily pay. Then book when the itinerary fits your budget. Flexible dates often matter more than a magic booking day. Prices move for many reasons: demand, route, season, inventory and how flexible your dates are. A better routine is to search your target weekend, shift the departure and return by a day, and compare the total with bags included. Set an alert for the route and give yourself a decision price. If the fare reaches that price and the schedule works, you can book with confidence instead of waiting for a social media 'secret' that might not apply to your trip. Also separate 'when to book' from 'when to fly.' Flying a different day can change the fare dramatically, while refreshing the same Tuesday departure every hour usually doesn't change your flexibility. If your schedule is fixed, set a realistic budget and watch a few weeks of prices. If it isn't, test several departures and nearby airports. A repeatable method beats a one-size-fits-all calendar claim. Have you ever changed your travel date by one day and saved a surprising amount?