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Holiday Travel 2026: Airfare Insights
- Overall Trends:
- Domestic round-trip airfare has increased by 31% for Thanksgiving ($402) and 23% for Christmas ($452).
- International airfares are also rising, but savings are still possible.
Average Airfare by Region
For Thanksgiving:
- Canada: $395 (up 16%)
- Caribbean: $511 (up 17%)
- Mexico & Central America: $628 (up 32%)
- Europe: $757 (up 28%)
- South America: $811 (up 27%)
- Africa/Middle East: $1,097 (up 16%)
- Asia: $1,121 (up 17%)
- Oceania: $1,449 (up 10%)
For Christmas:
- Canada: $520 (up 13%)
- Caribbean: $881 (up 29%)
- Mexico & Central America: $936 (up 23%)
- Europe: $1,000 (up 15%)
- South America: $1,303 (up 22%)
- Africa/Middle East: $1,604 (down 0.6%)
- Asia: $1,754 (down 1%)
- Oceania: $2,015 (down nearly 4%)
Booking Recommendations
- Thanksgiving: Book domestic flights by Nov. 5 and international by Oct. 15.
- Christmas: Book domestic by Nov. 10 and international by Dec. 1.
- Advanced Bookings: Booking far in advance may save travelers 23% to 30%.
Tips for Cheap Flights
- Set Up Price Alerts: Use tools from Google Flights, Expedia, etc.
- Be Flexible: Avoid traveling on peak days.
- One-Way Tickets: Sometimes cheaper than round-trip fares.
- Travel on Holiday: Consider traveling on the actual holiday for better deals.
- Holiday Abroad: International trips can sometimes be cheaper than domestic during Thanksgiving.
- Use Points/Miles: Redeem any accumulated points for potential savings.
This guide highlights the financial outlook and strategic advice for holiday travelers in 2026.
