KAYAK Unwraps the 2026 Holiday Travel Sweet Spots and Savings
PR Newswire•02/10/2026•09:46 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Thanksgiving airfare historically bottoms five weeks before the holiday, then rises sharply within two weeks.
- ➤Thanksgiving Day flights could save up to 19% domestically and 49% internationally.
- ➤Christmas-week flights could save up to 18% domestically and 34% internationally.
- ➤Two one-way tickets could cut airfare by as much as 30% internationally and 29% domestically.
- ➤Cusco airfare is down 20% versus last year; Phuket and Fiji fares are down 16% and 13%.
Expert Statements
Peer Bueller, CEO of KAYAK
“Throughout 2026, airfare has largely followed the seasonal patterns we saw in 2025, just at a higher price point. That makes history a useful guide, not a guarantee.”
Kayla DeLoache, KAYAK's Travel Trends Expert
“Start tracking prices now and set a Price Alert so you are ready to book if fares fall. Waiting a few weeks could save you money; waiting until the last minute probably won't.”
KAYAK Unwraps the 2026 Holiday Travel Sweet Spots and Savings PR Newswire
Book now or wait? KAYAK's 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In uses historical fare trends to reveal the best times to buy and fly, plus where prices are falling this year
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