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Expedia releases a summer travel cheat sheet, revealing cheapest times to fly
SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While Spring Break has yet to wrap for some states, many U.S. travelers are already planning their summer vacations.
About this update from Expedia Group, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While Spring Break has yet to wrap for some states, many U.S. travelers are already planning their summer vacations. According to Expedia® data, searches for summer getaways have steadily increased over the last month, with many top destinations seeing double-digit increases week-over-week in March. Destinations seeing a recent spike in interest for June to August travel include Singapore (+60%), Houston (+55%), Bali (+35%) and Washington, D.C. (+35%), indicating travelers are researching getaways both near and far. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nWith summer vacation FOMO taking hold, Expedia offers a look at the season's trending destinations and tips for helping travelers get more out of their summer trips, including how to score the season's cheapest fares. \n\"People are ready to make their summer vacations happen no matter what,\" said Christie Hudson, senior public relations manager for Expedia. \"With many travel restrictions easing over the past month, travelers have been inspired to dust off their bucket lists and get a jumpstart on planning. Prices are already reflecting that pent-up demand, so timing is going to be key for getting the best deal.\"\nSummer hotspots These are some of the trending destinations travelers are eyeing for summer getaways, based on recent spikes in flight searches1: \nBeach bliss: Bali (+35%), Maldives (+25%), Santorini (+20%), Los Angeles (+20%), Bar Harbor (+20%)U.S. city breaks: Chicago (+40%), Houston (+55%), Washington, D.C. (+35%), Austin (+30%), New York City (+30%)Adventures abroad: Singapore (+60%), Stockholm (+35%), Ontario (+35%), Berlin (+30%), Dubai (+20%)National and state parks and other outdoor destinations are expected to remain popular this summer as top road-trip destinations, including Mount Rushmore, Banff and Yellowstone National Park. \nBest times to travel this summer2 \nAugust is the cheapest month to fly, with average ticket prices (ATPs) nearly 10% lower compared to July and 5% cheaper than June.The most expensive day to fly is July 1st, the Friday prior to the July 4th holiday, when average ticket prices are 25% higher than average for summer months.Between June and August, the highest ATPs are generally found on Fridays and the cheapest tend to occur on Tuesdays.Where to fly under $350 roundtrip2 These are a few of the cities whe...