Hopper Says 2026 Holiday Airfare Is At A 10-Year High - Travel Noire

CBS:. Airfares for the winter holiday season in the United States have reached their highest level in 10 years, amid rising fuel prices resulting from the war between the United States and Iran

CBS:Airfares for the winter holiday season in the United States have reached their highest level in 10 years, amid rising fuel prices resulting from the war between the United States and Iran

Hopper Says 2026 Holiday Airfare Is At A 10-Year High - Travel Noire

According to a recent report, travelers should brace themselves, and their wallets, for air travel this holiday season. In a late-September report, Hopper said holiday-season airfare is higher this year than in the past 10 years. Roundtrip domestic airfare for Thanksgiving and Christmas is up 31% and 23%, respectively, this year over last year (2025). If you’re planning a city break in Europe or a snowbird escape South of the Border, you’ll like…