by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 2:55 PM ET, Mon February 9, 2026
Good news, spring break travelers: Your airfare is likely far more budget-friendly this year than in 2025.
A new analysis conducted by Points Path shows that economy airfare for spring break travel between February 21 and April 13 is trending lower year over year, with international routes seeing the biggest price drops.
In particular, international economy airfare is down 7.16 percent compared to 2025. Domestic economy tickets, meanwhile, are 3.51 percent cheaper this year.
“This spring break is shaping up to be one of the best chances travelers have had in years to find a deal especially for international trips,” says Julian Kheel, CEO and founder of Points Path.
Here’s a closer look at where some of the best airfare deals are showing up.
U.S. Mountain West ski destinations
Late-season softness and below-average snowfall are driving meaningful price declines to popular ski hubs — making spring break ski trips more affordable even without fresh powder. Some of the most notable destinations seeing price declines include:
- Salt Lake City: -6.57%
- Aspen: -11.65%
- Vail: -13.91%
Major European hubs
Transatlantic airfare is also down during what’s typically a high-demand window, offering travelers lower prices, fewer crowds, and milder spring weather, per Points Path. Notable bargains include:
Paris: -12.24%
London: -7.86%
Rome: -13.76%
Tokyo during cherry blossom season
Tokyo is one destination I would typically recommend avoiding in spring. (That is, if crowds flocking to see the cherry blossoms and the accompanying high prices are not your thing.) But Points Path suggests that despite the peak seasonal demand, airfare to Japan is trending lower:
Tokyo: -12.62%
Cash fares down...but points can cost more
One more all-important note while we’re on the topic of spring break airline ticket prices.
The cost of cash prices are indeed falling for airline tickets, but the same cannot be said for award tickets pricing. According to Points Path the costs here are moving in the opposite direction, with travelers often needing more points or miles for the same flights.
It seems premium cabins remain especially expensive (not entirely shocking):
Domestic premium cabin cash fares: +5.98%
Domestic premium cabin award pricing: +17.37%
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