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Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer travel in the US, and it\'s one of the busiest flying periods of the year. Millions of Americans head out for the long weekend, driving up airfare to popular destinations. But with early planning and smart booking strategies, you can find affordable Memorial Day airline tickets to Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and other top destinations. Kiwi.com compares fares across hundreds of airlines so you can book the cheapest option.
How to find cheap Memorial Day flights from the United States
Memorial Day weekend (May 22-26, 2026) is one of America's busiest travel periods. Fares from major hubs like LAX, JFK, ORD, ATL and DFW to beach and city destinations typically spike from early April. Booking in February or March gives you the best prices before the summer rush. Kiwi.com's flexible-date calendar lets you compare fares across the long weekend and see whether flying Thursday evening or Tuesday morning saves significantly. Midweek departures are often 25-35% cheaper than Friday or Saturday flights. Popular routes to Cancun, Las Vegas, Miami and European gateways fill quickly. If you can leave Thursday night before the holiday, you will often find the best value before the weekend surge.
Top Memorial Day destinations for American travellers
Cancun (CUN), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA) and New York (JFK/LGA) are the most popular Memorial Day destinations for Americans. Beach seekers favour the Caribbean: Punta Cana (PUJ), Jamaica (MBJ) and the Bahamas (NAS) offer direct flights from many US hubs. European city breaks to London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Dublin (DUB) are increasingly popular as summer season begins. Domestic favourites include Orlando (MCO), Denver (DEN) and San Diego (SAN). Southwest, Delta, United and American dominate these routes. Kiwi.com aggregates all carriers and can combine different airlines for routes no single carrier serves directly.
US airlines and Memorial Day flight deals
Southwest, Delta, United, American and JetBlue dominate Memorial Day departures from US airports. Southwest's flexible change policy and lack of change fees make it popular for holiday travel. Budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier offer low base fares on select routes but add fees for bags and seat selection. Major carriers often release summer inventory in January and February with competitive Memorial Day fares. Set a price alert on Kiwi.com from your home airport: deals typically appear 8-14 weeks before the holiday. Virtual Interlining can combine domestic low-cost flights with international carriers for complex itineraries.
When is the best time to book Memorial Day flights?
For Memorial Day travel from the US, the booking sweet spot is February to early April. Prices on popular routes to Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe typically rise sharply from mid-April. If you miss the window, last-minute deals occasionally appear in the two weeks before the holiday, but popular destinations like Cancun and Miami rarely discount. Tuesday and Wednesday returns are often cheaper than Sunday evening. Kiwi.com's price history helps gauge whether the current fare is above or below the historical average. Avoid booking during spring break (March) when demand is already high.
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