The sweet spot for saving around 15% on
flights to summer's trending destinations is 21 to 60 days
out
SEATTLE, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is in the air, but the
clock is ticking for travelers to lock in summer travel plans.
According to the Expedia® Summer Travel Outlook, released
today, searches for summer trips are up year-over-year for flights
and lodging,1 and the window is open now to save on
summer airfare. Top destinations tempting U.S. travelers include
major cities like New York and
London, as well as beach
destinations like Cancun and
Honolulu.
France is also a summer hotspot
as Paris and surrounding areas
prepare to host a major global sports event in late July. Expedia's
data reveals a massive surge in searches for accommodations during
these dates in cities including Yvelines (+520%), Lyon (+310%) and Marseille (+200%).2
To help travelers plan for what's shaping up to be a busy summer
travel season, Expedia's Summer Travel Outlook uncovers crucial
tips, including:
- Book summer flights 21 to 60 days out. Last year, travelers
booking during this window saved around 15% for domestic and
international travel.3 That means the window to save on
Memorial Day Weekend travel will close by May 2.
- Depart on a Monday (international flights) or Tuesday (domestic
flights). Travelers saved around 15% compared to those that
departed on Thursday and Friday.3
- Fly during mid-to-late August. It's less busy and can yield
savings of up to $265 on roundtrip
tickets compared to the last week of June when average fares
peak.3
- The Fourth of July is on Thursday, and the week leading up to
the holiday is expected to be the busiest time to fly this
summer.3
"The sweet spot for booking your summer trip is right around the
corner, but there's still a bit of time to figure out your vacation
plans and lock in those flights at a great rate," says Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group Brands
public relations. "The cheat sheet is easy this year — book one to
two months out and save around 15%, whether you're taking the
family to the beach in Florida or
summering in Paris."
Read the full Expedia Summer Travel Outlook here, which includes
top destinations and tips for saving on airfare and hotels.
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Data Sources:
1 Based on Expedia.com flight or lodging searches for
travel during the weeks of May 20 –
September 6, 2024, as of March 4, 2024, compared to the same time period
in 2023.
2 Based on Expedia.com lodging
searches for travel during July 26 –
August 11, 2024, compared to same
dates in 2023.
3 Based on Expedia flight demand for travel
during May, June, July, August and September
2023 compared to the same time frame in 2022.
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