Book your holiday flights now to avoid hefty price hikes later this year, according to Google's latest travel trends data for 2025.
As the weather begins to cool down this fall, many Americans are already showing interest in traveling over the holidays. In fact, about 79.9 million Americans plan to take a trip of at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, with a total of 119.3 million travelers expected during Christmas.
To find the best deals on flights, it's recommended to book your tickets at least 35 days before departure for Thanksgiving and up to 51 days in advance for Christmas. According to Google, the lowest prices are usually available 24-59 days before Thanksgiving travel, while a trip to be taken after Christmas will likely cost more.
For international travelers, booking as early as 49 days before departure is advised. However, the most expensive day to book flights is on Sundays, with Tuesdays being the cheapest option.
When it comes to popular holiday destinations, Columbia, South Carolina takes the top spot for Thanksgiving travel. This year's trending destinations include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and St. Lucia.
Travelers are opting for warmer climates as winter temperatures set in, which may explain why these sunny spots are so in-demand.
In terms of pricing, the average domestic round-trip price for the first quarter of 2025 is $397, down slightly from last year's prices. With this data, it's essential to book your flights early to avoid higher costs later on.
As the weather begins to cool down this fall, many Americans are already showing interest in traveling over the holidays. In fact, about 79.9 million Americans plan to take a trip of at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, with a total of 119.3 million travelers expected during Christmas.
To find the best deals on flights, it's recommended to book your tickets at least 35 days before departure for Thanksgiving and up to 51 days in advance for Christmas. According to Google, the lowest prices are usually available 24-59 days before Thanksgiving travel, while a trip to be taken after Christmas will likely cost more.
For international travelers, booking as early as 49 days before departure is advised. However, the most expensive day to book flights is on Sundays, with Tuesdays being the cheapest option.
When it comes to popular holiday destinations, Columbia, South Carolina takes the top spot for Thanksgiving travel. This year's trending destinations include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and St. Lucia.
Travelers are opting for warmer climates as winter temperatures set in, which may explain why these sunny spots are so in-demand.
In terms of pricing, the average domestic round-trip price for the first quarter of 2025 is $397, down slightly from last year's prices. With this data, it's essential to book your flights early to avoid higher costs later on.
️ I totally agree with Google's travel trends data for 2025! It makes total sense that booking those holiday flights now can save you a ton of cash in the long run. I mean, who wants to shell out more money when they could've gotten it at the initial price? 
like, if u wanna save money, u gotta book ASAP... 51 days in advance is a lot of time, but idk why they say Sundays are the worst day to book... that's just random, right? 
anyway, if ur planning a trip with ur fam over christmas, colombia sc is lookin pretty good as a destination... not surprised tho, who wouldn't wanna escape winter and head to rio or st lucea for some sun 
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what about rio de janeiro tho? has anyone got any fave hotels in st. lucia? btw have u booked ur flights yet?
. Like, come on, Google has already given you the best time to book and you're still gonna go ahead and pay more? 
It's not like there's a better deal available later... 35-51 days in advance is not that hard to remember! 
And what's with Rio de Janeiro and St. Lucia being so popular this year? I was thinking of going to those places, but now they're gonna be super expensive due to all the tourists... 
Anyway, if you want to save some cash, just plan ahead and book those flights early, deal? 
And Colombia is the top spot for Thanksgiving travel... sounds like some people just really want to escape their aunties at Thanksgiving dinner 
. Anyway, I guess booking early is key now... might as well make that money 
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u know what's wild? ppl are already planning their holidays and booking flights like crazy 
. anyone else feelin the pressure to get those last min deals? btw, columbia sc is supposed to be the top spot for thanksgiving travel... never been 
gotta say tho google's travel trends data is kinda crazy 79 million ppl taking trips over thanksgiving?! that's nuts 
btw what's up with columbia sc being the top spot for thanksgiving travel? never heard of it before 
. I've seen friends shell out way more for same flights next year if they don't lock in early 
. Colombia is gonna be lit this Thanksgiving, btw! Who's got the means to take a tropical getaway after winter sets in? 
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