If you’ve got a few unused vacation days sitting around and an itch to escape before the year wraps up, Dollar Flight Club has good news. The travel deal service just released its top 5 cheap domestic and top 5 cheap international getaways for late 2025, and one U.S. city came out on top for snagging a budget-friendly, last-minute trip.
Dollar Flight Club analyzed tens of thousands of data points across hundreds of routes, weighing live prices, seasonal patterns, and historical averages to determine where travelers can stretch their dollars the furthest. The team focused on round-trip economy flights departing major U.S. airports between late November 2025 and early January 2026.
This year’s No. 1 pick for the best-value domestic getaway is Miami, Florida. Recent sample fares show East Coast travelers scoring round-trip flights in the high-$50s, including late-December deals like BWI-MIA. The draw? Warm weather, plenty of beach time, and cheaper rates before peak snowbird season hits. The sweet spot for booking is late November through mid-December, though flying on December 24 or 25 can unlock even better prices.
Coming in second is Orlando, where short-haul routes like Atlanta-Orlando have dipped into the low-$90s around Christmas week. With theme parks, sunshine, and reliably cheaper pre-spring break pricing, it’s an easy win for families or anyone chasing warm weather.
In third place sits Las Vegas, with West Coast round-trip fares in the low-$100s, even for New Year’s week. Think desert hikes, world-class dining, and plenty of last-minute availability across flights and hotels.
The top 5 affordable domestic and international destinations to book before 2025 ends
Domestic:
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Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
International:
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San Salvador, El Salvador