Three years out of the pandemic, when travel was disrupted from global shutdowns and restrictions, Dallas-Fort Worth travelers are looking to get out this summer.
According to travel destination site Hopper, nationwide, domestic airfare is averaging around $306 per ticket, down 19 percent from last year and up only 6 percent compared to summer 2019.
But after shutdowns put some holds on international travel, travelers are looking to head out of the U.S.
Airfare to Europe and Asia this summer is the highest it’s been in over five years. Trips to Europe are averaging over $1,100 per ticket and trips to Asia average over $1,800 per ticket.
If you’re heading out of town soon, here’s some expert advice that you should consider before you book.
1. Watch Flights Early and Use Price Monitoring
Apps and websites like Hopper, Kayak, Google Flights, or Expedia can help travelers out when booking.
“Prices are constantly changing,” Hayley Berg, lead economist at Hopper said. “That’s why we really encourage travelers start planning early and use a price monitoring tool.”
Laura Lindsay, director of consumer public relations and communications at SkyScanner, said shopping around with different airlines and airports could get travelers more bang for their buck. But it comes at the price of loyalty points or miles with your favorite airline.
The Points Guy also refers to Kiwi.com or the app Hitlist for extra help finding a cheap deal.
