Spring Break 2026 is all about going farther. Think Caribbean sunshine, European capitals and Asian megacities. Search interest is relatively on par with last Spring Break, yet destination choices and hotel costs are reshaping the story.
The Caribbean is the deal of the season.
Long haul is the new Spring Break.
Beyond the beaches, Canadians are thinking bigger.
While the Caribbean is surging, a wave of long-haul cities is also climbing the trending list. Hanoi, Seoul, New Delhi and Mumbai are all seeing double digit growth in flight searches, up as much as 38% compared to last year. Tunis also joins the mix, adding North Africa to the Spring Break map.
These aren’t quick sun and sand escapes. They’re culture-heavy, food-driven, once-in-a-lifetime type itineraries. Europe also stands out as the most searched region, with cities like Paris and Lisbon among the most popular overall.
The takeaway: If Canadians are getting on a plane this Spring Break, they’re making it count.
How to stretch your budget further.
Airfare is relatively steady, but hotel prices are climbing. International rates are up 35% year over year and domestic rates are up 14%, making accommodations the biggest pressure point this Spring Break.
That makes strategy key. Set Price Alerts to track flight and hotel price changes and book when rates shift. Use flexible date search to compare cheaper check in and departure days. And if you are still choosing where to go, start with KAYAK Explore to see which destinations offer the best flight prices from your home airport.
A smarter search can turn Spring Break into something bigger than expected.
Methodology
Based on flight searches made on KAYAK in the period between 2025-10-01 and 2026-02-09 for flights with departure between 2026-03-01 and 2026-04-30 from any CA airport. They were compared to searches made in the period between 2024-10-01 and 2025-02-09 with the travel period between 2025-03-01 and 2025-04-30. All prices are average prices for economy, return tickets. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed. Percentages for changes in searches are approximate.
Based on hotel searches made on KAYAK.com in the period between 2025-10-01 and 2026-02-09 for travel days between 2026-03-01 and 2026-04-30. They were compared to the searches made in the period between 2024-10-01 and 2025-02-09 with the travel period between 2025-03-01 and 2025-04-30. All prices are average for 1 night in a double room. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed.
Based on car rental searches made on KAYAK.com in the period between 2025-10-01 and 2026-02-09 for travel days between 2026-03-01 and 2026-04-30. They were compared to the searches made in the period between 2024-10-01 and 2025-02-09 with the travel period between 2025-03-01 and 2025-04-30. All prices are average on rental cars. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed.
