October is here. November and December are just around the corner. That means it’s time to start seriously thinking about booking holiday travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. The closer those events get, the more expensive they’re going to be — that’s just a cold, hard truth. So let’s all think ahead a little and decide if we want to go anywhere during those peak travel days and then pull the trigger on good cheap flights and travel deals.
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!
$120 FLIGHTS TO JAPAN ON AIRASIA
AirAsia has a shocker of a deal on flights to Osaka, Japan, from Honolulu right now. They’re running an “End of the Year” sale until October 7th. You’ll need to fly before June 30th 2019, but you can score flights to Asia for shockingly cheap.
$120 one-way to Japan is European-budget-airlines-level cheap and it’s sure to be fleeting. Maybe even more amazingly, you can upgrade that to their “premium” class and get a flatbed seat, meals, drinks, and lounge access for only $400 more. Now’s the time to check out Japan as the leaves turn and the whisky starts to flow.
$115 FLIGHTS TO NORTHERN IRELAND ON NORWEGIAN
Norwegian is probably the best budget airline out there. What sets them apart? The cushiest budget airline seats and in-seat screens and phone chargers. It’s the little things really.
Right now, Norwegian is running a great deal to Northern Ireland for only $113 one-way from the East Coast of America. That’s barely more than a c-note to go chase down the best pubs in Belfast and follow the Game of Thrones trail through the countryside. It’s a huge score.
25% OFF RYANAIR FLIGHTS AROUND EUROPE
Once you’re in Europe, see more of it! Who knows the next time you’ll actually be there, after all. RyanAir is running a big sale right now with an additional 25 percent off already dirt cheap prices. If you shop hard, you can find flights between European cities for as little as $10 and then you can take 25 percent off that.
We’re taking a great discount on an already great price, giving you the chance to be somewhere new and exciting on the cheap.
SECRET FLYING DEAL OF THE WEEK: $227 ROUNDTRIPS TO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Secret Flying is your one-stop-shop for the best flight deals right now. Case in point, they’re currently hyping a great deal on a roundtrip from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico for only $227. That’s a seriously great deal that you can take advantage of this month throughout next year. Now’s the time to finally hit up Puerto Rico!
KAYAK EXPLORE FOR THANKSGIVING
As mentioned above, it’s time to start thinking about whether you’re going to brave the long lines and delays of Thanksgiving travel this year. If you are, then it’s also time to start thinking about booking that ticket. Kayak Explore is a great option to get an idea of how much that trip is going to set you back. Just enter your departure airport and the dates you want to fly and start shopping. It’s that easy.
JETBLUE BEST FARE FINDER FOR THANKSGIVING
Jet Blue is another great option for finding a great fare for Thanksgiving weekend. Use their Best Fare Finder to scope out how much prices are on and around Turkey Day and make some decisions now, because it’s not going to get cheaper.
$20 FLIGHTS WITH FRONTIER
Frontier is your best bet for the cheapest flights in America and maybe even on Thanksgiving. They’re selling one-ways for $20 all over America. Just keep in mind that’s without a seat reservation, no meals or drinks, and you’ll only be allowed to carry on one personal item. So expect that final price to be closer to $50 to $80 each way if you want to bring a carry-on on board and even more if you need to check a bag.
$24 FLIGHTS WITH SPIRIT AIRLINES
Spirit Airlines is offering a great fare right now around America. If you’re a member of their $9 Fare Club (it’s free to sign up), you can score tickets for as little as $24 all over America. Again, that’s barebones but it’ll get you there. You can’t argue with that, especially if you don’t have to check a bag.
UP TO 30% OFF LAST MINUTE DEALS WITH CONTIKI
Do you need to escape the grind this month? Contiki’s got your back. The premiere travel company for the 18-35 set plans amazing vacations where you simply have to show ready to have a dope time. Currently, they’re offering up to 30 percent off some of their last-minute trips to Europe and beyond as soon as next week.
That means you could be in Amsterdam next Monday exploring all the cannabis strains at various coffee shops.
LAST MINUTE OCTOBER DEALS WITH INTREPID TRAVEL
Intrepid Travel is the adventure traveler’s best bet for seeing some of the most remote corners of the world with experts leading the way. Intrepid is always running great deals and right now they’ve got amazing last minute deals all over the coolest corners of the globe. They’ve got steep discounts on Thailand, Malaysia, India, China, Argentina, and beyond. Happy travels!
TOPDECK FALL DISCOUNTS TO EUROPE
Topdeck Travel creates some of the best vacations out there for the 18-30 crowd at some of the best prices. You can score a trip to Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London for only $1,000. That’s a crazy good deal for travel, accommodations, transfers, tours, and a few meals.
The best part? you can leave as soon as next week if you want. What are you waiting for?
HOTEL OF THE WEEK: KIMPTON THE GOODLAND IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
This week’s hotel hits that perfect note between California wine country nostalgia, modern plushness, and crafty beer love. The Goodland in Santa Barbara is a well-appointed Southern California throwback property with luxe rooms, a great location, and their very own branded beer from M. Special Brewing Company. Hell, there’s even a on-site vinyl shop.
They’re running a great deal now where you can score up to 40 percent off your stay and you’ll receive two 40 oz. beers when you check in. If you love beer, old-school hotels, and that Southern Cali sun, then this place is a must stop.
