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- Main point one:International air tickets are really cheap if you depart on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
- Point 2:International flight fares on December 18 are 20% higher than Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
- Key point three:Christmas tourism in the United States has shifted to the Caribbean, and search interest in Europe has declined significantly.
Holidayair ticket Prices have reached rare heights, and travelers planning to go abroad may be able to save money by reconsidering their departure date. Data from online travel agency Justfly shows that on Christmas Eve orChristmas Taking a same-day international flight can be the most cost-effective option during the holiday season. International flight tickets on December 18 are 20% more expensive than on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Moneywise reports that due to the war in Iran, Americans are facing budget shortfalls due to rising air ticket prices and increasingly expensive holiday travel. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, airfares increased 22.4% between September last year and this year.
JustFly analyzes data on Americans’ vacation searches, bookings and air tickets to identify emerging travel trends and money-saving opportunities. The results of the analysis show that the same international air ticket is 27% more expensive on December 18 than on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Where travelers want to spend Christmas is also important, with analysis showing that more and more people are choosing to spend holidays in the Caribbean rather than Europe, the traditional Christmas hotspot. Christmas flight searches to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, increased by 61% and to Montego Bay, Jamaica, while searches to Rome dropped 38% and searches to London dropped 29%.
Travel booking platform Hopper also found that air ticket prices for major international destinations have also increased. Air tickets to Europe are 15% more expensive, but travelers to Africa, Asia and Oceania will find that air ticket prices are the same or even lower than last year, making those regions more affordable destinations.
If you don’t plan to travel abroad, the timing you may want to consider is very different for international airline travelers. JustFly data shows that domestic air tickets in the United States typically decline in October and early November and increase sharply closer to Thanksgiving. Domestic air tickets may increase by 38% to 43% by Thanksgiving week.
Even with advance booking, domestic flying passengers are paying more than last year, with Christmas domestic flights 10% more expensive. Hopper’s data shows that the average domestic round-trip air ticket price for Christmas is 452 yuan, an increase of 85 yuan from last year, an increase of 23%.
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Justfly analysis shows that international flights on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are often more cost-effective than in the days leading up to the holiday. In comparison, the price of similar air tickets on December 18 is more than 20% more expensive, or even as high as 27%.
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The report cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and pointed out that air tickets have increased by 22.4% from September last year to September this year. Amid factors such as the Iran war, Americans face more expensive holiday trips and increased budget pressures.
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Justfly found that American travelers are increasingly choosing to spend their vacations in the Caribbean. Searches for places like Santo Domingo increased by 61% and Montego Bay by 56%. In contrast, searches for Rome dropped by 38% and searches for London dropped by 29%.
