These Are the Best Fall Deals For U.S. Travelers, According To Expedia

published Sep 5, 2022
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Ready for an autumn getaway? Your wallet might thank you. Flight prices tend to drop in the months following the busy summer travel season, allowing travelers to fulfill their wanderlust without breaking the bank.

In order to help adventurers stretch their dollars even further, online travel company Expedia looked at flight ticket price data to put together a list of money-saving tips. Firstly, the site recommends departing on a Tuesday or Wednesday instead of a Monday to find the lowest possible fares.

Additionally, Expedia recommends traveling domestically during the week of Sept. 26, when average ticket prices are projected to be around 45% cheaper than they were during 2022’s summer months. Meanwhile, the week of Oct. 10 is the best time to travel internationally, when average ticket prices are expected to be 20% lower than during the summer.

Ticket prices are generally lower in the fall, but which cities offer the best travel value compared to summer? Here are the top 12 cities that provide the greatest fall discounts, from ATPS (average ticket prices) to hotel rates:

12. Mexico City

  • Average flight price: Down 10%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $63

11. Cancun

  • Average flight price: Down 10%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $135

10. Paris

  • Average flight price: Down 15%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $126

9. Rome

  • Average flight price: Down 15%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $99

8. Chicago

  • Average flight price: Down 20%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $161

7. San Diego

  • Average flight price: Down 20%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $217

6. London

  • Average flight price: Down 20%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $126

5. San Francisco

  • Average flight price: Down 25%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $154

4. Barcelona

  • Average flight price: Down 30%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $125

3. Portland

  • Average flight price: Down 35%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $136

2. Los Angeles

  • Average flight price: Down 35%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $169

1. Seattle

  • Average flight price: Down 45%
  • Average hotel nightly rate: $184