When is the best time to buy airline tickets? Summary and booking {Gadling}

Mar 18th 2009 2:34PM Just the reverse. I was using KAYAK in October searching for a flight to STR from LAX in April, after searching for an hour choosing all the option engines it came up with a Luftonsa flight for $548 RT all fees included (normally $956-$1198). but you have to book it as soon as you see it. I thought there was something wrong so I tried it again, that flight was gone but offered another flight via SFO for the same price.