Average domestic airfare has dropped 15% compared to summer 2025, creating the most affordable summer travel season in three years. Here are the best deals and routes to book now.
Why Prices Are Down
- Increased airline capacity as new aircraft deliveries resume
- Jet fuel prices down 20% year-over-year
- Competition from ultra-low-cost carriers expanding routes
- Softening demand as post-pandemic revenge travel cools
Best Domestic Deals
NYC to Miami: $89 one-way (Frontier, Spirit)
LA to Honolulu: $199 round-trip (Southwest, Hawaiian)
Chicago to Denver: $79 one-way (United, Frontier)
Dallas to Las Vegas: $69 one-way (Spirit, Southwest)
When to Book
For summer travel, the sweet spot is 6-8 weeks before departure for domestic flights and 3-4 months for international. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 15-20% cheaper than Friday/Sunday flights.
