What are the busiest travel days for spring break?

The busiest travel days are March 10 through March 11, and the priciest are Saturdays, March 25, and April 1. During the spring travel period, travelers can save an average of more than 20% on round-trip airfare when departing on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday, plus enjoy shorter lines at the airport.



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Historically speaking, the lowest crowds can usually be found right when kids go back to school. The end of August into early September, for example, is usually a pretty good time to go in terms of crowds. Just after Christmas and New Year's vacations, in early to mid-January is usually another good time.

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Here are Priceline's most popular domestic destinations for Spring Break 2022:
  • Las Vegas.
  • Orlando, Florida.
  • Miami.
  • New York City.
  • New Orleans.
  • Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Chicago.
  • San Diego.


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Just like us after a night of good sleep, airline circulation is freshest in the morning. If your flight departs in the morning, you are less likely to be affected by delays that stack up during the day and push back or cancel departure times.

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With the exception of tropical states like Florida and Hawaii, the low season in Canada and the USA falls between the winter months of November and March/April.

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The cheapest months to travel are:
  • November – early December.
  • Late January – March.


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While statistically, prices are lower when you avoid booking flights on Friday, it doesn't guarantee it will work for you. Your best bet for cheap flights is to avoid booking last-minute, set travel alerts, and fly mid-week for the best deals.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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Timing plays an important part. Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.

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