It’s that time of the year to pack up the car and score some tan lines. For anyone looking to get away on a spring vacation, we have some good news: it’s cheaper to travel internationally for Spring Break this year than last. So whether you’re a college student looking for a little thrill-seeking or a family in desperate need of some sun, we have what you need to plan a break that’ll be the envy of every classroom.
But when do I book?
It sorta depends on when you’re going. If you’re planning a February or March break, book your international travel between 60 and 85 days ahead of travel – while domestic travel can be booked around 70 days out (so… you should get on it right now, wherever you’re going). For April vacations, you’ll want to book around 62 days ahead if you’re flying over international waters. Sticking around in Canada, though, means you need to book even earlier – around 70 days out.
Where can I go for cheap?
If you’re looking to spend as little as possible on your flight, our data shows that you’ll want to stick within North or Central America, or the Caribbean. You’ll be surprised to know that there’s not much of a price difference between Canadian cities and places like Las Vegas or New York.
Cheapest Destinations for Spring Break
- Abbotsford, BC: $197 average airfare
- Vancouver, BC: $280 average airfare
- Toronto, ON: $286 average airfare
- Winnipeg, MB: $296 average airfare
- Calgary, AB: $311 average airfare
- Edmonton, AB: $347 average airfare
- Las Vegas, Nevada, US: $367 average airfare
- Halifax, NS: $370 average airfare
- New York, New York: US: $382 average airfare
- Victoria, BC: $398 average airfare
Where can I score a deal?
Overall, airfare is down 12% in February, March and April compared to the same time last year. Here are some destinations seeing the biggest decreases vs. 2023 for spring breakers.
Deal Destinations
- Tampa, Florida, US: 40% decrease in airfare YoY
- Bridgetown, Barbados: 38% decrease in airfare YoY
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: 37% decrease in airfare YoY
- Medellín, Colombia: 36% decrease in airfare YoY
- Cancún, Mexico: 33% decrease in airfare YoY
- Kingston, Jamaica: 33% decrease in airfare YoY
- Belize City, Belize: 32% decrease in airfare YoY
- Providenciales, Turks & Caicos: 31% decrease in airfare YoY
- Fort Myers, Florida, US: 30% decrease in airfare YoY
- Santa Maria Huatulco, Mexico: 30% decrease in airfare YoY
Found a destination you’re into but not ready to book? Set a Price Alert to track prices on the sly while you go about your life. We’ll email you when we see a change in the airfare price so you’re prepped to book.
Methodology: KAYAK has defined Spring Break travel as trips between 2/16 and 4/2/2024. Search dates considered were between Dec. 1, 2023 and Jan. 19, 2024. Cheap destinations are those with the lowest average airfare from a Canada origin. Deal destinations are those with the greatest year over year decrease in airfare from a Canada origin. For year over year change in airfare, search interest or when to book data, the same travel dates in 2023 were considered for searches between Dec. 1, 2022 and Jan. 19, 2023. Flight prices are on for round-trip, economy trips, are on average, and are subject to change.
