Airfares are nearly 26% more expensive than last year, and fall prices are surging—but all hope for cheap flights isn't lost.

The cheapest places to fly in 2026 include a mix of major cities and off-the-beaten-path destinations for travelers looking to explore the globe on a budget. In a "2026 Cheap Flight Forecast" ...

Booking affordable airfare can be a turbulent process. Prices rise and fall day by day, or in some cases, hour by hour. In the past, frequent fliers swore by loose strategies to find deals—book on a ...