CheapOair’s Top Destinations for Thanksgiving 2017
CheapOair announced its top ten domestic and international destinations for Thanksgiving. This year, data reveals that travelers should act quickly, as the best time to book airfare for the long holiday weekend is anticipated to occur earlier than it did in 2016.
According to CheapOair’s booking data, the ideal window for booking Thanksgiving travel will be 22 – 30 days out. Travelers who plan to book airfare between October 24th and November 1st are expected to yield savings before demand quickly increases into the second week of November. In 2016, prices remained low almost two weeks longer.
This year, the starlet of CheapOair’s top domestic destinations is Austin, Texas, as the city has seen a massive 120% increase in bookings compared to 2016. The capital of the Lone Star State continues to rise in popularity as a well-rounded destination, offering entertainment for young families, millennials and baby boomers alike. Boston, Massachusetts also saw a 52% increase in bookings compared to last year, along with warm-weathered Phoenix, Arizona which saw a 36% increase.
CheapOair’s Top Domestic Destinations for Thanksgiving 2017*
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Los Angeles, California |
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2 |
Dallas, Texas |
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3 |
Orlando, Florida |
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4 |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
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5 |
Phoenix, Arizona |
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6 |
Newark, New Jersey |
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7 |
San Francisco, California |
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8 |
Boston, Massachusetts |
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9 |
Austin, Texas |
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10 |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Internationally, although travel to Cancun, Mexico is down 44% compared to 2016, it still remains the top international destination for Thanksgiving. Bookings to Guadalajara, Mexico, the city known for its authentic Mexican culture and famous mariachi music, are up 61% compared to last year. Data also shows that travelers are escaping to cooler weather destinations as well, as Vancouver, Canada has seen a 46% increase in bookings.
CheapOair’s Top International Destinations for Thanksgiving 2017*
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Cancun, Mexico |
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Mexico City, Mexico |
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Montego Bay, Jamaica |
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Guadalajara, Mexico |
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5 |
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
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6 |
Vancouver, Canada |
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7 |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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8 |
San Salvador, El Salvador |
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9 |
Kingston, Jamaica |
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10 |
Nassau, Bahamas |
By consistently monitoring travel trends, CheapOair’s mission is to educate and aid consumers and travel professionals in both planning their travel accommodations and staying current on the most popular destinations. With a portfolio of products, including rate and schedule information from over 450 global airlines, CheapOair is a great way to book the travel that’s right for you.
*The data referenced compared YOY passenger numbers for travel from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the following Sunday on flights from all U.S. origins from 2013 – 2017. Top destinations were determined based on passengers numbers for travel from 11/22/17 – 11/26/17 booked as of 9/17/2017.
