This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. After a summer that saw U.S. airports at their busiest ever, autumn’s calm is finally upon us. The slowdown started the six days after Labor Day, when TSA agents screened about 11% fewer passengers than they did on those same days one month earlier, in August.
And smaller crowds can help trigger more affordable prices because of the forces of supply and demand. “In an effort to incentivize travelers to book trips in early fall, airlines will drop prices to encourage travelers to schedule one more trip before the busy holiday season begins,” says Hayley Berg, lead economist at booking app Hopper. Her recent analysis found average domestic airfare in September and October is down 29% from this summer’s peak and down about 9% from this time last year. Those price drops are consistent with the slowdown in inflation. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data, airfares this August were down 13% from August 2022. With fewer tourists, the chance for cheaper flights and lodging, and generally pleasant weather, this season is a great time to plan a trip. The question is, where are the best places to visit?Top 2023 fall travel destinations You’ll often hear September, October and early November described as “shoulder season” for travel — those calmer months between summer and the always-busy holidays. Right now, there are deals for a last taste of summer at a beach or resort, a longer excursion overseas, or a visit to catch some of the season’s sights and festivities. Airfare deals Hopper found significant drops in airfare for September and October flights, compared to summer prices. Some of the popular destinations with fall savings, in …
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