Expedia's 2026 Air Hacks
Tips for booking flights
Updated February 2026
Welcome to Air Hacks - your go‑to guide for smarter, easier, wallet‑friendly travel. Powered by millions of Expedia flight data points, Air Hacks reveals the best insider tips to help you save money, skip the crowds, and fly with confidence. From the cheapest days to take off to the ideal moment to book, these insights make planning your next trip simpler—and help you get the most out of every adventure.
Key Air Hacks for 2026
- Monday is the best day to book: Thursday is the cheapest day to fly internationally—about 8% cheaper than Saturday, the most expensive day. For domestic trips, Friday is the cheapest day to fly, saving up to 7% compared to Monday.
- The cheapest month to fly? September: September is the most budget-friendly month for international travel, with fares about 26% lower than in December (an average saving of CA $160).
- Travel on a Tuesday to avoid crowds: Tuesday is the least busy day to fly, with Friday the busiest. January is the least busy month to fly while August is the busiest; the calmest individual dates are April 8, June 10, Novemver 25 and December 10, and the peak dates are June 24, August 1 and 15 and October 10.
- Book at the right time for big savings: International travelers can save CA $190 on average by booking 15 - 30 days ahead, instead of six months out. For those who don’t want to leave it until the last minute, booking 31 - 45 days out can offer savings of CA $185 on average.
- ‘Micro-cations’ Take Off: 24-hour ‘micro-cations’ started as a TikTok trend but are going mainstream in 2026 – a quarter of both Millennials and Gen Z plan to fly somewhere for just 24-hours, with New York, Chicago and Washington being the most popular
Saver Routes: International flights for under CA $400
Dreaming of an international adventure on a budget? These routes keep costs low, with flights for under CA $400 on average with Expedia. From Floridian beaches to vibrant cities, these destinations prove that exploring the world doesn’t have to break the bank.
Trending International Flight Destinations for 2026
Looking for fresh travel inspiration? These destinations are seeing the biggest surge in interest for 2026 on Expedia, with places like Atlantic City, Naxos, Greece and Guatemala climbing fast. From beaches in Asia to Caribbean gems, these trending spots are perfect for travelers eager to explore beyond the usual favorites.
Flight deals
Expedia’s Flight Deals tool on the app scans millions of flights daily to find quality flights from your chosen airport that are at least 20% lower than typically predicted prices for that route. The tool features a new interactive map feature to compare destinations, custom deal alerts and allows travelers to filter by destination and travel date
All average ticket pricing data and 24-hour destinations are based on bookings made on Expedia.ca from December 2024 – November 2025, with any comparison metrics compared to December 2023 – November 2024. Most popular and trending destinations based on searches made on Expedia.com from December 2024 – November 2025, compared to searches made December 2023 – November 2024