What Santa Looks Like Around the World
December 17, 2018
When families in the U.S. celebrate Christmas, it’s Santa Claus, a jolly portly old man with a white beard and a sack of toys, who brings the holiday cheer. Read more »
Holiday Cheap Flights Report 2018
How Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Flights are Trending
Thanksgiving Airfare Trend by Day
Expected Airfare Fluctuations by Purchase Month
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!
Christmas Airfare Trend by Day
Expected Airfare Fluctuations by Purchase Month
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!
Best days to fly for the Holidays
Thanksgiving Calendar
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
Christmas Calendar
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
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Can you take 10 days off? The cheapest Christmas flights this year depart on Tuesday, Dec 18 and return on December 28.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Holiday Travel News and Updates from CheapAir Experts
Can I still get a good price on a Christmas flight?
November 27, 2018
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 »
Troubleshooting Holiday Flight Problems
November 20, 2018
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 »
10 Pro Tips for Thanksgiving Air Travel
November 8, 2018
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 »
Can I still get a cheap flight for Thanksgiving or Christmas?
October 23, 2018
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 »
Tropical Christmas Getaways for Couples
October 5, 2018
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 »
When Should I Buy My Thanksgiving or Christmas Flights?
September 25, 2018
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 »
Romantic Christmas Getaways for Cold-Weather Lovers
September 6, 2018
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 to Book Thanksgiving Flights
August 2, 2018
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 »
What Is the Best Day to Book Flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas?
July 30, 2018
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 »
Tips for Booking Cheap Flights for the Holidays
- Book earlier than usual for the holidays. Prices will continue to rise as flights get more and more full.
- Be flexible with your travel days. Sometimes flying a day earlier or later can make a huge difference.
- Try mixing and matching airlines to get the cheapest flights or best schedules.
- Check alternate airports. Sometimes, you’ll find big savings that way.
- Be realistic. Prices for holiday travel are almost always more expensive than for other times of the year.
- When you find a good fare, be ready to buy. There are often only a handful of seats available at the best rates and they get snapped up quickly.
- Pay baggage fees in advance and factor them into your travel budget.
- Use CheapAir.com Price Drop Payback: Buy now and if your airfare drops later, you can receive up to a $100 credit back!