Rossen Reports: These will be the cheapest days to fly around the holidays
Updated: 1:29 PM CDT Sep 28, 2023
Rossen Reports: These will be the cheapest days to fly around the holidays
Updated: 1:29 PM CDT Sep 28, 2023
Yeah, the new numbers are out for holiday travel, we have them. The clock is ticking. If you want to score the best deals, you need to book Thanksgiving and Christmas travel by October 14th. So time is really ticking and right now I've got some good news for you. If you're flying domestically, prices are finally going down for holiday travel. The travel app Hopper says the airfare for Thanksgiving down 14% from last year averaging $268 round trip for Christmas prices down 12% from last year averaging four $100 *** round trip. So when should you fly for Thanksgiving? The cheapest days to leave will be Thursday, November 16th or Monday, November 20th. Now traveling the week before or early in that week ahead of the holiday can save up to 20% off tickets compared to weekend flights for Christmas. The best days to leave Tuesday, December 19th, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day departing on the actual holiday can save you 26%. Just tell them you'll be late, save money. That's all for today. Back to you.
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Rossen Reports: These will be the cheapest days to fly around the holidays
Updated: 1:29 PM CDT Sep 28, 2023
We've told you about fall travel prices falling, but now, it's time to start looking ahead to the holiday travel season. For the first time in a long time, prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas are down from the year before. But the first thing you need to know is that if you want to see the best discounts, book your holiday travel by Oct. 14.Right now, Hopper says airfare is looking good. What can you expect to pay and when are the cheapest travel days? Take a look below.ThanksgivingDomestic airfare is averaging around $268 round-trip, which is down 14% from last year.The cheapest day to depart will be Thursday, Nov. 16, or Monday, Nov. 20. Traveling the week before or early in the week ahead of the holiday can save up to 20% off compared to weekend flights.The cheapest day to return will be Friday, Nov. 24 (Black Friday) or Monday, Nov. 27 (Cyber Monday). Returning on Sunday will cost you about 40% more.Car rentals are currently averaging $42 per day, down 17% from last year.ChristmasDomestic airfare is averaging around $400 round-trip, which is down 12% from last year.The cheapest day to depart will be Dec. 19, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Leaving on a holiday itself can save 26%. Beware though, prices will be the highest if you’re planning to depart on the Friday before Christmas (Dec. 22).The cheapest day to return will be Dec. 28. Travel experts warn; don't wait to fly back too close to the weekend. Prices will be higher as you get closer to New Year's Eve. Car rentals for Christmas are currently averaging $53 per day, which is in line with prices at this time last year.Read more about the Holiday Travel Outlook, here.
We've told you about fall travel prices falling, but now, it's time to start looking ahead to the holiday travel season.
For the first time in a long time, prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas are down from the year before. But the first thing you need to know is that if you want to see the best discounts, book your holiday travel by Oct. 14.
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Right now, says airfare is looking good. What can you expect to pay and when are the cheapest travel days? Take a look below.
Thanksgiving
- Domestic airfare is averaging around $268 round-trip, which is down 14% from last year.
- The cheapest day to depart will be Thursday, Nov. 16, or Monday, Nov. 20. Traveling the week before or early in the week ahead of the holiday can save up to 20% off compared to weekend flights.
- The cheapest day to return will be Friday, Nov. 24 (Black Friday) or Monday, Nov. 27 (Cyber Monday). Returning on Sunday will cost you about 40% more.
- Car rentals are currently averaging $42 per day, down 17% from last year.
Christmas
- Domestic airfare is averaging around $400 round-trip, which is down 12% from last year.
- The cheapest day to depart will be Dec. 19, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Leaving on a holiday itself can save 26%. Beware though, prices will be the highest if you’re planning to depart on the Friday before Christmas (Dec. 22).
- The cheapest day to return will be Dec. 28. Travel experts warn; don't wait to fly back too close to the weekend. Prices will be higher as you get closer to New Year's Eve.
- Car rentals for Christmas are currently averaging $53 per day, which is in line with prices at this time last year.
Read more about the Holiday Travel Outlook, .