Thanks to recently released Google Flights data, we already know what the most popular travel destinations will be this summer. These popular destinations — London, Paris, Tokyo, Rome, and New York — are fairly urban spots that are packed with things to do and plenty of great restaurants, but they’re lacking in one of the best parts of summer: beaches. Sure, you’ll find a beach, but London isn’t exactly on your bucket list.
Luckily, Priceline has also got you information on the most popular beaches to travel to this summer. And with Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, we’ve got some tips on where to travel for this popular holiday that marks the official start of summer. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27th. Mark your calendars and start planning your trip. You can still find some pretty affordable flights this time of year. The average price of a flight for Memorial Day weekend is currently 20% lower than it was last year.
First, let’s look at the most popular beach destinations: According to Priceline, the popular beach destinations are very tropical: Another bonus is that the average round-trip airfare for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, 2024, starts at less than $500 for most destinations: Here are some popular travel destinations for Memorial Day in 2024:
Domestic destinations
1. Salt Lake City, Utah – $339
2. Honolulu, Hawaii – $360
3. San Diego, California – $440
4. Tampa, Florida – $323
5. Dallas, Texas – $326
6. Detroit, Michigan – $312
7. Boston, Massachusetts – $396
8. Charleston, South Carolina – $378
9. St. Louis, Missouri – $343
10. Houston, Texas – $330
International destinations
1. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – $600
2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – $573
3. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – $479
4. Cancun, Mexico – $737
5. Montreal, Canada – $654
6. Los Cabos, Mexico – $872
7. Toronto, Canada – $532
8. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – $690
9. Nassau, Bahamas – $335
These coastal cities aren’t the only cheap Memorial Day destinations. Here are the cheapest Memorial Day destinations, based on the average cost of round-trip airfare.
Domestic destinations
1. Raleigh, North Carolina – $186
2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – $224
3. Cincinnati, Ohio – $253
4. Denver, Colorado – $269
5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – $281
6. Washington DC – $282
7. San Francisco, California – $283
8. New York, New York – $287
9. Norfolk, Virginia – $294
10. Atlanta, Georgia – $297
International destinations
1. Nassau, Bahamas – $335
2. Bogota, Colombia – $343
3. Tulum, Mexico – $462
4. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – $479
5. Panama City, Panama – $483
6. Toronto, Canada – $532
7. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – $600
8. Cancun, Mexico – $737
9. Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda $799
10. Los Cabos, Mexico – $872
