Amtrak is the biggest name in US train travel, which also means there's a pretty high demand, especially around the holidays — over 1 million passengers boarded trains around Thanksgiving time last year.
22.10.2024 - 17:21 / travelandleisure.com
Holiday flights are more affordable than you might think—and the best part is, there's still time to snag a great deal, whether you're visiting family or starting a new tradition of traveling more.
This insight comes from a recent study from Kayak, which analyzed holiday travel trends and identified the best times to book flights, as well as the most affordable destinations this November and December.
“Good news: holiday airfare is down across the board,” the report stated. “Thanksgiving prices have dropped 6%, while the December holidays are seeing a 9% dip this year.” This trend applies to both domestic and international travel, and the company recommends booking no later than the end of October to secure the best deals on holiday flights.
The study found that Minneapolis was the cheapest U.S. city to travel to overall, with average round-trip tickets costing around $350 through the end of the year. Other top Thanksgiving destinations under $400 for round-trip tickets include Denver, Chicago, Seattle, and Atlanta.
For those traveling in late December into early January, several domestic and international destinations offer great deals on flights:
The study leveraged its own booking data to perform year-over-year comparisons, highlighting holiday airfare pricing trends for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve. It also examined historical searches for travel between Nov. 17, 2023, and Jan. 3, 2024, to identify the best time to book for this year’s holiday season based on average round-trip economy fares secured six months in advance.
Another recent study by the travel app Going found that travelers looking to save on airfare should avoid flying on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as well as the Sunday and Monday before Christmas. Additionally, those who travel on the actual holiday can save up to 25% on ticket costs, offering an even better deal for budget-conscious fliers.
Amtrak is the biggest name in US train travel, which also means there's a pretty high demand, especially around the holidays — over 1 million passengers boarded trains around Thanksgiving time last year.
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Thanksgiving travel inevitably means long airport wait times, and that’s especially true in Miami where wait times exceeded any other major airport last year.
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As the temperatures fall, so are airfare prices. Frontier Airlines is running its «Full Size Sale», which provides fares as low as $19 to destinations around the United States. Best of all, the flights can be booked five days of the week, whereas previous promotions from Frontier have been more limited in date availability. The sale ends on October 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST, however tickets can be purchased for travel through February 26, 2025. This makes the sale a great option for travelers and families looking to take a winter getaway, or fly to a destination with warmer temperatures. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of one-way flight deals including:
Few things are as important as time. You don’t want to waste it, especially at the airport.
Just when it seems like the major hotel conglomerates are gobbling up every cooler small brand they can find, independent-minded travelers can take solace: Cape Cod-based Salt Hotels is expanding on its own terms.
The holiday season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to book those flights to see your parents, in-laws, siblings, family, friends, or even that solo getaway you so desperately need at the end of the year. But before you do, make sure to consider all your flight options because some airports are simply better than others for holiday travelers. To help you find the right ones, MarketWatch conducted a survey of 3,000 Americans to learn more about their holiday travel habits. The team found that 61 percent of respondents plan to travel this holiday season, 36 percent intend to fly for the holidays, and they expect to pay an average of $1,869 on holiday air travel.
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is getting in the Halloween spirit with a spooky-good sale that has one-way flights starting as low as $48.