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15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked

From sun-drenched Florida hubs to bustling Western crossroads, discover the domestic destinations where airline competition keeps festive airfare affordable.

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Holiday airfares can strain any seasonal travel budget, but fierce airline competition and massive hub capacity keep tickets surprisingly affordable in select metro areas. Based on nationwide booking indexes and federal transport data, here are fifteen cities where holiday flights stay cheapest.

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15. Boston, Massachusetts

Boston ranks among the Northeast's most budget-friendly holiday destinations thanks to competing service across JetBlue, Delta, and American. Roundtrip holiday fares frequently hover between $240 to $290 from Midwest and Southern gateways.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Boston, Massachusetts
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14. Chicago, Illinois

With United and American anchoring O'Hare alongside Southwest's massive operation at Midway, Chicago creates intense holiday pricing rivalry. Reverse-route travelers flying into the city often secure roundtrips averaging $220 to $270.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Chicago, Illinois
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13. Washington, D.C.

The capital region's tri-airport network keeps holiday flights remarkably competitive. Nearby Baltimore-Washington International functions as a primary ultra-low-cost hub, offering seasonal roundtrip fares from $210 to $260.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Washington, D.C.
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12. Dallas, Texas

Serving as the corporate home to two airline giants, the Dallas metroplex enjoys vast seat capacity. Flights into Dallas Love Field and DFW International regularly drop to $200 to $250 roundtrip during early holiday travel windows.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Dallas, Texas
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11. Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville International Airport has experienced rapid expansion, welcoming increased routes from budget carriers. Holiday visitors can frequently find nonstop roundtrips between $195 to $245 from major East Coast and Midwest metros.

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10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia International Airport benefits from budget airline expansion pushing down legacy carrier pricing. Roundtrip holiday flights from Florida and the Midwest routinely price out between $190 to $240.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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9. Houston, Texas

With United anchoring Intercontinental and Southwest dominating Hobby, Houston delivers exceptional flight volume. Average domestic holiday roundtrips land comfortably between $185 to $235.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Houston, Texas
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#8

8. New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans ranks as one of the South's most affordable cultural holiday getaways. Major low-cost carriers offer competitive routes that keep average December roundtrip airfares between $180 to $230.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — New Orleans, Louisiana
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7. Denver, Colorado

Denver International Airport is one of the most contested airline markets in North America. Despite peak winter ski demand, high domestic flight frequency keeps baseline holiday roundtrips between $175 to $225.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Denver, Colorado
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6. Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Sky Harbor functions as a critical Western fortress for both American and Southwest. Travelers escaping northern cold often find holiday roundtrip flights priced between $170 to $220.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Phoenix, Arizona
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5. Atlanta, Georgia

Hartsfield-Jackson's immense flight schedule creates massive supply across domestic corridors. With heavy outbound leisure traffic leaving the city, inbound holiday travelers can snag roundtrips between $165 to $215.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Atlanta, Georgia
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4. Tampa, Florida

Tampa International Airport consistently earns top passenger satisfaction marks while maintaining budget-friendly airfares. Multiple ultra-low-cost carriers keep typical holiday roundtrip tickets between $155 to $205.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Tampa, Florida
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3. Las Vegas, Nevada

Harry Reid International thrives on filling airplane seats for resort crowds. With aggressive discounting from Spirit, Frontier, and Southwest, December holiday roundtrips regularly drop to $145 to $195.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Las Vegas, Nevada
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2. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International serves as the regional headquarters for ultra-low-cost carrier traffic. Travelers heading to South Florida can routinely beat Miami prices by $50 to $100, with holiday roundtrips averaging $135 to $185.

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1. Orlando, Florida

Orlando International Airport leads the nation in domestic holiday flight deals thanks to enormous seasonal capacity and competition across Orlando International and Sanford. Roundtrip holiday fares frequently dip between $120 to $170.

15 US Cities With the Cheapest Holiday Flights Right Now, Ranked — Orlando, Florida
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