We track 11,000 itineraries for flights during the holiday season every day. From this data, we identify the average fare for the most popular markets to bring you the Holiday Flights Report!
We track 11,000 itineraries for flights during the holiday season every day. From this data, we identify the average fare for the most popular markets to bring you the Holiday Flights Report!
The 2018 CheapAir Holiday Flights Report has arrived ready to help keep your holiday flight plans stress-free and straightforward. We’ve compiled the best airfare intelligence coupled with handy calendars so you have all the information you need to obtain the best value airfare for this busy season.
Our dynamic charts and color-coded calendars show how much money you can save on flights each month as we get closer and closer to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Those holidays will be here before you know it. Use our Holiday Flights Report to save on your holiday flight!
Monday of Thanksgiving week is shaping up to be the best valued day to fly for outbound fares.You can save about $40/ticket on average over flights on the day before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day is a relatively affordable day to travel this year. Catch an early flight so you can be sitting down just in time for dinner with loved ones!
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest (and one of the most expensive) travel days of the year.You can save nearly $100/ticket on average by flying home a day later.
The Monday after Thanksgiving is a relatively affordable travel day, but this year you can save big time if you can push that vacation to Tuesday. You’ll save a ton of cash - $209/ticket just by delaying your return home a couple of extra days!
Can you take 10 days off? The cheapest Christmas flights this year depart on Tuesday, Dec 18 and return on December 28.
This year traveling on Christmas Eve is a pretty good bargain, saving travelers an average of $76 over traveling on Saturday, the 22nd (a more popular travel date).
If you’re not a big New Year’s Eve person, we’ve got good news! Flying home on NYE is the most economical day to fly home.
If you can keep the holidays going until January 3, you’ll save about $60/ticket on average on your return flight. January 2, 2019 is the most expensive day to fly home.
If you’ve waited until the end of November to book your flights for Christmas or New Years, it’s not completely hopeless. There are still deals to grab, though you’ll want to act now and not wait. Read more »
With more than 30 million Americans scheduled to fly this Thanksgiving, you can pretty much expect big crowds and long lines at the airport. Add in weather delays and oversold flights that cause passengers to get bumped, and you’ve got a recipe for overwhelming stress! Read more »
The mere idea of entering an airport over the Thanksgiving holidays can strike fear and anxiousness into the hearts of even the most steady of travelers among us. But this year, we have a list of simple things you can do to guarantee smooth sailing on your travel day. Read more »
The short answer is…yes. Especially if you buy before flight prices really start to climb in November. But don’t delay. Prices are climbing every day, and you’ll likely see a big jump as we get into November. Read more »
A few weeks ago, we wrote a post for couples looking for a cozy, cold-weather Christmas or New Year’s getaway. Well, as we promised, we’re back to offer our ideas for those of you with more of a beach vacation in mind. Read more »
Dear reader you might be saying, wait a minute! We’ve barely entered autumn and you want me to think about my holiday flights? The short answer is yes! You should be thinking about holiday flights right now! Read more »
If you’re hankering for a getaway with your better half this Christmas or New Years, we’ve got a few sweet spots that should be on your shortlist. We looked at flight and accommodation cost, consulted with our Holiday Flights Report to come up with best dates to travel, and reviewed weather and overall swoon-worthiness to come up with some dreamy destinations for the perfect cozy Christmas couples getaway! Read more »
When is the best time to buy your Thanksgiving airline tickets? To grab the best overall prices you’re going to want to purchase soon. Though it’s not actually the busiest time to fly, and those crowds at the airport sure make it seem like it is,Thanksgiving travel is no joke. Read more »
When you’re planning for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year travel, buying your airline tickets while you’re in “summer fun” mode might seem a bit (or even a lot) early. And the struggle to choose the “best day” to book is real. Read more »