If you’ve waited to book that big summer trip, now may be your moment.
Late summer generally brings lower travel prices than the season’s peak, but this August and September present an even greater opportunity for travelers, with bigger savings than last year and more last-minute airfare deals for U.S. passengers traveling domestic and abroad .
Katy Nastro, an expert at Going, a membership service for cheap airfares, said prices are “unseasonably affordable.” Several airlines in recent earnings reports have nodded to uncertainty in the travel landscape, citing global tensions and inconsistent demand as factors.
“Now is the time for the reluctant traveler, especially those who weren’t sure if they could afford an international trip this summer,” she added.
Main cabin airfares are down across destinations for late summer, but international travel boasts the best deals, according to several online travel agencies. International flights from the United States are hovering around $875 for economy, round-trip travel, down 11 percent from last summer, Kayak, the online booking site, said.
Prices for economy, round-trip domestic flights are averaging around $312, down 3 percent compared with last summer, the company’s data shows.
“Now through the rest of summer is a great time to score a deal on international flights, with prices down over $100 on average,” said Steve Hafner, Kayak’s chief executive.
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