Thanksgiving Fares Rise 31% to $402, a 10-Year High

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Fox News reports that Hopper’s 2026 Holiday Travel Index puts domestic Thanksgiving round-trip airfare at an average $402, up 31%, or $95, from last year. The index reports average domestic Christmas fares of $452, a 23% increase. It also shows fares to Mexico and Central America up 23%, while Europe fares are up 15%. Hopper attributes the increases to elevated jet fuel costs, and the figures cover holiday airfare and international route changes measured by the index.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Holiday airfares are at 10-year highs, citing Hopper's 2026 Holiday Travel Index.

00:06For Thanksgiving, the average domestic round-trip fare is now $400.

00:10That is up 31%, or 95 from last year.

00:14For Christmas, domestic round-trip fares average $450, up 23%, or 85.

00:21International fares have also climbed.

00:24Flights to Mexico and Central America are up 23% for Christmas.

00:28Fares to Europe are up 15%.

00:30Hopper says elevated jet fuel costs are behind the increases.

00:34The report analyzed a week of flight searches in September, focusing on lower-priced tickets.

00:40It also accounted for the change in Thanksgiving's date when comparing prices to last year.

00:44Hopper says 2026 holiday travel is on track to be the most expensive in a decade.

00:50Travelers face a larger budget for both holidays this year.

00:53Disclosure.

00:54This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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