It's that time of year when our bodies and minds begin to cry out for a vacation, triggering a deep desire to unwind from the winter cold and all the burdens that come with it. While we'd say there's never a bad time of year to book a plane ticket, spring 2024 is looking particularly good.
It's because air fares become much more affordable than last year; average airfares for March are down 3% from 2023, and plane tickets for April are 8% cheaper than last year, according to data from travel search site Kayak.
Even though airfares are down overall, some destinations offer better deals than others. So we asked travel search and booking sites for their latest information on where airfares are dropping in March and April. Whether you want a beach getaway or if you need a city tour to soak up the art and culture, there is an affordable spring destination for you.
Here are seven destinations – international and domestic – that you can visit this spring without blowing your travel budget, according to the latest data. From the United States and canadian from urban centers to coastal escapes Mexicothe Caribbean and central Americathe results might surprise you.
Nashville, Tennessee
For a budget-friendly getaway this spring, consider heading to Nashville: The average plane ticket to the bustling country music paradise is just $277 round-trip in March, according to Kayak data. In addition to Honky Tonk Row, the famous lineup of concerts and dance halls along Broadway, there are many other things to explore in the City of Music. Enter the National Museum of African American Music or the Jefferson Street Sound Museum to learn about the history of the city's black music scene, then take a guided tour of RCA Studio B– where icons like Elvis recorded their albums – and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Where to stay: Check out our guides on best hotels And Airbnb in Nashville, from modern and vibrant stays to historic boutique hotels like The Russell Nashville.
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Belize City, Belize
Air fares to central America are down 11% from the same period last year and 6% from 2019, according to data from the travel booking site. Hopper, meaning the area is an ideal destination for a tropical vacation without breaking the bank. Take advantage of the price drops by booking a flight to Belize City, where airfares average $546 from the United States, according to data from Price line said. With your savings, continue on a flight to Placencia and book a suite at one of the peninsula's luxury beachfront resorts.
