For travellers in search of a bargain, the best time to arrange an international flight is 34 days before departure, a survey has revealed.

The number-crunching revealed what many frequent flyers already know - those who wait until the last moment will almost certainly pay more for their fare. Prices begin to jump up by 30 percent or more seven days before the departure day.

But the survey of more than a billion airfare searches also showed that it's not always a good idea to book too far in advance, the Daily Mail reported.

For international tickets, the prime booking window might get you a fare more than 20 pounds cheaper than if you book six months in advance.

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