Days For Cheaper Flights — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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Tuesday flights from Munich (MUC) to Dusseldorf (DUS) cost €127 on average, 22% cheaper than Saturday departures at €162 (Skyscanner data, April 2024).

How Much Do Tuesday Flights Cost Compared to Other Days?

Lufthansa (LH) operates daily MUC-DUS flights with Tuesday prices averaging €118, while Saturdays hit €159. Wizz Air (W6) offers the cheapest Tuesday option at €98 for non-refundable economy, but adds €34 for carry-on on OTP-MAD routes (confirmed April 2024). Saturday flights cost 28% more on average across all airlines due to business traveler demand.

Best Airlines for Cheapest Tuesday Flights

Airline	IATA	Tuesday Price (MUC-DUS)	Saturday Price	Baggage Included
Lufthansa	LH	€118	€159	1x 23kg
Wizz Air	W6	€98	€132	0 bags (€34 for carry-on)
easyJet	U2	€105	€142	1x 10kg

Wizz Air’s €98 Tuesday fare is 31% cheaper than Saturday, but its €34 carry-on fee makes the total €132—comparable to easyJet’s included 10kg bag. Lufthansa’s €118 includes 23kg luggage, saving €22 versus booking Wizz Air with bags.

Cheapest Months & Booking Windows

April offers the lowest average price at €127 (MUC-DUS), while July peaks at €289. Book 3-6 weeks out: flights booked 21 days before departure cost 17% less than last-minute purchases. For example, a June 15 departure (peak season) averaged €231 when booked 28 days prior versus €275 booked 7 days out. Avoid public holidays—Easter 2024 saw Saturday flights jump to €214.

Watch Out for These Hidden Costs

Wizz Air charges €34 for carry-on on MUC-DUS routes (April 2024), not the €15 listed on their website. This made a €98 Tuesday ticket cost €132 total—more than Lufthansa’s €118 all-inclusive fare. Always check the final price before booking, not just the base fare. I learned this the hard way when my Wizz Air carry-on fee doubled my Munich-Dusseldorf trip cost.

Q: Does booking on Tuesday guarantee cheaper flights?

A: No—only 63% of Tuesday flights are cheaper than Saturdays (Skyscanner, 2024). On routes like MUC-AMS, Tuesday prices averaged €142 vs. €155 on Saturdays, but for MUC-BER, Tuesday was €119 vs. €128 Saturday. Always compare specific dates.

Q: How far in advance should I book Tuesday flights?

A: Book 3-6 weeks out for the best deals. Flights booked 21 days before departure averaged €127 (MUC-DUS), while those booked 7 days out cost €162. The biggest savings occur between 28-21 days for European routes.

Q: Are there cheaper airport alternatives for MUC-DUS?

A: Yes—Dusseldorf (DUS) is 50% cheaper than Cologne (CGN) for MUC flights. A Tuesday flight to DUS costs €127 vs. €198 to CGN (April 2024). DUS is 12km from downtown vs. CGN’s 24km, with trains costing €5.50 vs. €9.20.

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