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[spicoli]

How far in advance should a conference get back to applicants regarding their proposals?

I have applied to a conference in Europe that takes place in September and am awaiting word on if my application was accepted.  The due date for proposals was early March, but I've just read that they've extended the deadline to late May.  Will this be enough time to book flights,  hotels, and other travel arrangements?  I suspect that most prospective speakers will be traveling from North America to the conference.  Seems strange that they have not gotten back to those that applied by the first deadline.

[qrypt]

If you book a flight too early, you might end up paying a higher fare.  I booked a flight about three weeks ago for July, and lo and behold the price went down by £100 this week...

[bacardiandlime]

grypt is right. Earlier does not mean cheaper with airfares. I would qualify that with the fact that most airlines run on 21-day advance bookings. If you are booking for travel less than 3 weeks ahead, you are likely to pay more (a lot more in some cases).
But any point up to that, prices go up and down. I'd recommend you keep your eye on the travel comparison sites and if any airlines offer a sale. (which they are bound to at some point)