January is a great time to travel. The cold and grey winter doldrums offer all the motivation we need to get out and find some sunshine. January is also a great time to book travel for the coming year. Traffic is low and sales abound, as airlines and travel companies vie for your tourist dollars.
Below are some of the best deals on cheap flights and travel packages right now. These are the sites and Twitter feeds that you should be following and setting up alerts for. Prices will vary. Sales will pass quickly. You’ve gotta shop hard and act fast. Good luck out there and happy travels!
SECRET FLYING DEALS
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Secret Flying is always your best bet if you’re willing to wing it. The site has an almost constant scroll of some of the best deals being offered from almost every airline around the world.
Some great deals right now are flights from LAX to Spain for only $398 roundtrip. You can also get from Atlanta to Ecuador for $350 roundtrip. And if you want to head north, there’s a great flight from Phoenix to Ottawa for only $272 roundtrip. Just think of all the grade A maple syrup you can bring back!
MEGA POST: Los Angeles to Spanish cities from only $398 roundtrip with @Delta.https://t.co/fTTMDm03cr pic.twitter.com/gvoMwrrk7L
— Secret Flying (@SecretFlying) January 16, 2018
NORWEGIAN
Norwegian is expanding. The route network seems to grow every week with new and exciting locations being added that’ll surely pique everyone’s interest.
Right now, you can score flights from major US cities to Europe and Northern Africa for as little as $169 each way. Simply hit up Norwegian’s Route Map and find the best prices for your 2018 dream trip.
CONCORDE DEALS
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Concorde is another great place to find cheap flights. They aggregate all the sales and come up with a handy list of the best of the best. The company puts everything into a readable grid so you can easily see when the deal is, how much it costs, and whether you’ve missed it or not.
Again, if you’re looking to take a trip anywhere that’s not going to break the bank, this may be your play.
SPIRIT
Spirit Airlines is running a sale right now that’ll get you around America for as little as 25 bucks. From there, you’ll be able to find deals all over America for around $40 to $50 — which, if you’re not fussy about luggage or seats, is a great way to see the country this year.
AIR ASIA
Air Asia just opened up a route from Hawaii to Osaka, Japan, as part of their budget offerings and it doesn’t disappoint. Right now, you can fly from Honolulu to Osaka for just $129 one way ($242 flying back). That’s a steal for that flight. From there Air Asia offers great deals on flights all over Asia for as little as ten bucks a pop. Or just stay in Osaka and take a deep dive into sake and sushi.
FRIENDLY PLANET TRAVEL SALE
Flights don’t always have to be the only thing you buy when you go all in on a holiday this year. You can book everything — tours, flights, hotels, and meals — in one fell swoop. Often, when you add up all your hotels, flights, transfers, and tours a package makes sense. So if they’re discounted, they probably make a little bit more sense.
Right now, Friendly Planet Travel is offering steep discounts on their packages with savings of up to $650. That’s an extra $650 to put towards your next trip, or just to blow when you’re on your trip. Make sure to book by February 1st.
CONTIKI SALE
Contiki is the world’ leading tour company for young people. Their tours are specifically for intrepid wanderlusters in the 18-35 demo. Right now, they’re running a sale that’s helping to make 2018 a banner year for budget travel.
Some of the trips are nearly $1,000 off with a slew coming in at 30 percent off. Check out their sales page for all the discount codes you’ll need to book a dope vacay.
BEST MILES OFFER OF THE WEEK
2018 should be the year you start taking miles collection seriously. Collecting miles and showing loyalty to an air carrier allows you to reap the rewards: Free flights, upgrades, free car rentals, free hotel rooms, and even cold, hard cash.
American Airlines is offering a great deal that could earn you 60,000 miles when you sign up for their signature card with Citibank. You’ll have to spend $3,000 in the first three months to get those miles. A good tip, start buying groceries and gas on the card and simply pay it off with cash at the end of every month. You’ll hit that $3,000 in no time. Owning one of these cards also means you’ll get to check a bag for free on American Airlines flights, which is saves you money right away.
