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Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets, Cars & More [+ FREE Cheat Sheet!]

I don't buy big ticket items often, but when I do, I want to get the best deal ever. Timing can mean hundreds and even thousands of dollars when we're talking big ticket items.

If you too are trying to save a pretty penny, or rather handsome Benjamin, then you've come to the right place. I researched high and wide to find when is the best time to buy pretty much everything, from airline tickets to a car, to furniture, and clothing.

And because I'm Type-A anal about saving money, I've compiled a nice, free list for you sorting this by:

  • quarter
  • month
  • weekday
  • and even time of day

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Best Time to Buy...

Some common items that people want to know right off the bat:

  • Best time to buy airline tickets & flights: September; Tuesday
    (you should also check below for specific budget destinations to look out for year round)
  • Best time to buy cars: September through 4th quarter; Monday
  • Best time to buy appliances: 2nd & 4th quarter; Sunday
    • Best time to buy washer & dryer: February
  • Best time to buy TV: 1st quarter, November, December
  • Best time to buy a house: 2nd quarter, Monday
    • Best time to buy furniture: January, February
      • indoor furniture: June
      • outdoor furniture: 4th quarter
    • Best time to buy mattress: September, October
    • Best time to buy hardwood/laminate flooring: April
  • Best time to buy clothes: see below by season; Thursday
    • Best time to buy kids clothing: August, Wednesday

But if you continue on, you can peruse by quarter, month, weekday, and even time of day to know what are the best things you can be getting right now, or plan ahead.

Best Things to Buy in First Quarter

This runs from January to March:

  • Computers
  • TVs
  • Gas Grills
  • Air Conditioners
  • Boats
  • Wedding
  • Winter Gear

Best Things to Buy in January

General:

  • Gift Cards
  • Calendars & Planners
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Bed Linens
  • Carpeting
  • Furniture
  • Suits
  • Video Games
  • Diet Foods
  • Teas

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Broadway Tickets
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Melbourne, Australia

Season/Occasion:

  • Winter Wear
  • Health / Sports Gear
  • Christmas Clearance
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Super Bowl

Best Things to Buy in February

General:

  • Online Tax Preparation
  • Cell Phones
  • Furniture
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Humidifiers
  • Mattresses
  • Winter Sports Gear and Coats
  • Flowers (other than roses)
  • Wedding
  • Canned Foods
  • Chocolates
  • Hot Breakfast Foods

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Broadway Tickets
  • Honolulu, HI
  • Hong Kong, China

Season/Occasion:

  • New Year’s Decorations Clearance
  • Valentine’s Day
  • President’s Day

Best Things to Buy in March

General:

  • Luggage
  • Golf Clubs
  • Cameras
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Interior Paint
  • Frozen Foods
  • Boxed Chocolates
  • Perfume/Cologne

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina

Season/Occasion:

  • Valentine’s Day Clearance
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • March Madness
  • Spring/Easter

Best Things to Buy in Second Quarter

This runs from April to June:

  • Electronics
  • Appliances
  • Houses
  • Paint
  • Cameras
  • Thrift Stores
  • Vacuums
  • Gym Membership & Equipment
  • Pressure Washer

Best Things to Buy in April

General:

  • Winter & Spring Clothing
  • Carpet
  • Flooring
  • Lawn Mower & Tractors
  • Gas Grills
  • Tools
  • Room Air Conditioners
  • Sunscreen
  • Shoes
  • Gardening
  • Energy-Saving Goods
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Car Maintenance

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Cruise
  • Chicago, IL
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Southeast Asia
  • Europe

Season/Occasion:

  • Easter
  • Earth Day

Best Things to Buy in May

General:

  • Mattresses
  • Cookware/Dishes
  • Spring Clothing
  • Baby High Chairs
  • Strollers
  • Wood Stains
  • Gas Grills
  • Room Air Conditioners
  • Roof, Siding, Decking Materials

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • London, England

Season/Occasion:

  • Cinco de Mayo
  • College Graduation
  • Mother’s Day
  • Memorial Day

Best Things to Buy in June

General:

  • Lingerie
  • Tools
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Indoor Furniture
  • Summer Sports Gear

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Caribbean Vacation
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Beijing, China

Season/Occasion:

  • Graduation

Best Things to Buy in Third Quarter

This runs from July to September:

  • Computers
  • Outdoor Furniture

Best Things to Buy in July

General:

  • Summer Apparel
  • Picnic Supplies
  • Jewelry
  • Camcorders
  • Home Décor & DIY Materials (interior and exterior)
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Sunscreen
  • Gym Membership
  • Video Games
  • Tools
  • Ice Cream

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Boston, MA
  • Sydney, Australia

Season/Occasion:

  • Fourth of July

Best Things to Buy in August

General:

  • Grills
  • Office Supplies & Furniture
  • Bathing Suits
  • Air Conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Snowblowers
  • Floors
  • Vacuum Cleaners
  • Kids’ Clothing
  • Swimwear
  • Linens & Storage

Entertainment/Travel:

  • New York City, NY
  • Berlin, Germany

Season/Occasion:

  • Back to School Goods

Best Things to Buy in September

General:

  • Cars
  • Bikes
  • Airfare
  • Mattress
  • Appliances
  • Computers
  • Leaf Blower
  • Dishwasher
  • Cameras
  • Lawn Mowers and Tractors
  • Wine

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Broadway Tickets
  • Holiday Airfare
  • Orlando, FL
  • Rome, Italy

Season/Occasion:

  • Back to School Clearance
  • Labor Day

Best Things to Buy in Fourth Quarter

This runs from October to December:

  • Cars
  • Cookware
  • Cameras
  • Gas Grills
  • Air Conditioners
  • Plants
  • Toys & Games
  • Wedding

Best Things to Buy in October

General:

  • Jeans
  • Outdoor Goods
  • Mattresses
  • Snow Blowers
  • Interior Paint
  • Computers
  • Cameras
  • Lawn Mowers and Tractors
  • Appliances

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Broadway Tickets
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Season/Occasion:

  • Halloween

Best Things to Buy in November

General:

  • Camcorders
  • Gas Grills
  • GPS
  • TVs
  • Refrigerators
  • Blenders
  • Coffee Makers
  • Fitness Trackers
  • Tools
  • Appliances

Entertainment/Travel:

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Season/Occasion:

  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Black Friday
  • Small Business Saturday
  • Cyber Monday
  • Giving Tuesday

Best Things to Buy in December

General:

  • Athletic Apparel & Equipment
  • Wedding Gown
  • Electronics
  • Kitchen Cookware
  • Major Appliances
  • TVs
  • Fitness Trackers
  • Smartwatches
  • Cordless Drills
  • Tablets
  • Pools
  • Golf Clubs
  • Tools
  • Champagne

Entertainment/Travel:

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Frankfurt, Germany

Season/Occasion:

  • Christmas

Best Things to Buy by Day of Week

Monday:

  • Electronics
  • Dress Pants
  • Cars
  • Electronics
  • House
  • Beers & Wines
  • Spa Services

Tuesday:

  • Airfare
  • Online Shopping
  • Movies
  • Restaurants

Wednesday:

  • Gas
  • Groceries
  • Jewelry
  • Shoes
  • Kid’s Clothing
  • Golfing
  • Hotel Rooms

Thursday:

  • Clothing
  • Handbags
  • Gas (am)
  • Admission Tickets

Friday:

  • Jewelry
  • Belts
  • Scarves
  • Accessories
  • Happy Hour

Saturday:

  • Books
  • Intimates
  • Outerwear
  • Garage Sales
  • Estate Sales

Sunday:

  • Appliances
  • Groceries
  • Swimsuits
  • Personal Care Items
  • End of Festivals/Sales Events

Best Things to Buy by Time of Day

Morning: Movie Tickets, Gas
Afternoon: Early or Late Lunch, Parking, Admission Tickets
Evening: Happy Hour, Deli, Bakery, Store/Restaurant Closing, Newspapers

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Free Cheat Sheet

And since you’ve scrolled all the way to the bottom, here’s a free printable cheat sheet that has all this valuable info on the best time to buy things like airline tickets, cars, furniture, a house, etc very nicely organized for easy reference.

 

Sources: Life Hacker | Krazy Coupon Lady | RD | Brad’s Deals | Consumer Reports | Travel & Leisure

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