Is it cheaper to travel on Christmas Day?


Is it cheaper to travel on Christmas Day? Because winter breaks are a bit more spread out, you have many more affordable options when it comes to Christmastime travel. Based on Hipmunk's historical data, departing on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve makes for the most inexpensive flights, with median round-trip prices for domestic flights under $400.


What percent of people travel for Christmas?

40% of Americans plan to travel for the December holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa).29% plan to travel for Thanksgiving.19% plan to travel for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.


Is traffic worse on Christmas Eve?

On Christmas Eve, though, INRIX recommended that people travel before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. The day after Christmas, people should be on the road before noon and then after 7 p.m. For the day after New Year's Day, travel before 3 p.m. and after 8 p.m.


What is the biggest travel day of the year?

By almost all metrics, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is pretty much the worst day of the year to fly. In 2019, 2021 and 2022, it was the busiest single day of the entire year in terms of U.S. passengers, based on TSA passenger data.


What days are plane tickets cheaper?

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.


What is the least busy day to fly internationally?

For easier leisure travel, consider Wednesday and Thursday, excludes Thanksgiving Weekend. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays also come in as the cheapest days to fly, because they're not popular travel days. Due to popularity, Sundays and Fridays are usually the most expensive days to fly.


Is it more expensive to travel during Christmas?

Christmas and New Year are the most celebrated holidays in the world. Which means they're peak times for travel. So, what should you remember? Flights will cost more, and booking in advance is even more critical.