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HOLIDAY TRAVEL 2026

CHEAP HOLIDAY FLIGHTS

How to book Thanksgiving and Christmas trips without overpaying

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BOOK THANKSGIVING SOON

Aim for late October to early November. Fares for peak days rise sharply in the final weeks.

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CHRISTMAS BY MID-NOV

Book Christmas and New Year's trips by mid-November, earlier for small airports.

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03

FLY ON THE HOLIDAY

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day flights are often cheaper and much calmer.

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04

TRACK PRICES

Turn on Google Flights price tracking for your route so you get an email when fares move.

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05

TRY NEARBY AIRPORTS

Add every airport within driving distance. A short drive can save a family hundreds.

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06

CHECK SOUTHWEST

Southwest fares often don't show on search sites. Check southwest.com directly.

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07

USE THE 24-HOUR RULE

U.S. rules let you cancel within 24 hours for a full refund if you booked 7+ days out.

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08

FLY EARLY

First flights of the day are cheaper and less likely to be delayed.

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09

MIND BASIC ECONOMY

Add bag and seat fees before calling it a deal. Families may get split up.

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