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Christmas Flights From the UK Fall by up to 39 Percent as KAYAK Reveals Festive Fare Savings
KAYAK says Britons can save up to 39% on festive return flights, with Atlanta, Washington DC and Los Angeles among the biggest fare drops.
- Travelers planning a festive getaway from the UK could find cheaper flights this Christmas, with KAYAK's Christmas Travel Check-in 2026 reporting average return fares to some destinations down by as much as 39% compared to last year.
- Booking timing significantly impacts prices, with flying internationally on December 23 making tickets 36% cheaper than departing on December 19, which remains the most expensive festive travel date with average fares of £958.
- Washington DC fares fell 27% to £514, while flights to Los Angeles dropped 20% to £543; travelers seeking affordable short-haul breaks can find several European destinations averaging less than £150 for return flights.
- Accommodation prices are also dropping, with Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland seeing a 22% reduction to £275 per night compared to last year, while Istanbul hotels are down 12% to an average of £76 per night.
- For those staying home but seeking to escape winter, flying on New Year's Eve offers the cheapest departure across all three countries; international travelers should generally wait until six weeks before the holiday to book.
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KAYAK reveals festive fare savings for Christmas flights from the UK
Average return flight prices from the UK to a range of popular long-haul destinations have dropped for Christmas and New Year travel, with Atlanta, Washington DC and Los Angeles among the biggest bargains, according to new data from travel search engine KAYAK.
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Christmas flights from the UK fall by up to 39 percent as KAYAK reveals festive fare savings
Average return flight prices from the UK to a range of popular long-haul destinations have dropped for Christmas and New Year travel, with Atlanta, Washington DC and Los Angeles among the biggest bargains, according to new data from travel search engine KAYAK.
·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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