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Searches for flights to Paris in the United States are up 26%, and searches for hotels in the destination are up 180% from last year.
The 2024 travel forecast looks promising and sunny. Despite rising inflation, KAYAK's latest internal data shows airfares are down 13% for domestic flights and 3% for international flights compared to his 2023.To help travelers seal the deal and decide where to go, KAYAK's Travel Check-in: Summer 2024 This report provides data-driven insights into popular destinations, budget-friendly hotspots, and summer travel hacks.
“This summer's trending destinations, places that are seeing more interest compared to last year, are places that haven't seen 'popularity' in years past. From Africa winning the title of top trending region to a noticeable increase in searches for Europe's hidden gems like Tirana (Albania), Vienna (Austria) and Bucharest (Romania) There is a growing desire for culturally diverse destinations such as “If you're considering traveling abroad this summer, plan after the Fourth of July for cheaper airfares.”
TLDR about summer travel:
- Weekend holidays are cheaper than last year. The average domestic airfare for the Memorial Day weekend is $398 (down 16% year over year) and the average domestic airfare for the July 4th holiday is $477 (down 17% year over year).
- Africa is in the spotlight Searches are up 6% year over year, more than any other region in the world. Asia has jumped to the second most trending region, but searches are still up 5% year over year.
- Head south for cheap flights. Sunny regions such as Mexico (-16% YoY), the Caribbean (-15% YoY), and Central America (-14%).
- Paris is after the money. Searches for U.S. flights to Paris are up 26% from last year, and searches for destination hotels are up 180%. This isn't surprising considering some of our favorite athletes will be gracing Paris this summer.new kayak price pulse This tool shows how flight and hotel prices are changing as the sports summer approaches.
- To save on international travel, take a look at August. International airfares have fallen 3% since last year, and our data shows that August 12th to 25th is currently the cheapest time for international airfares.
