These Are the Cheapest Places to Fly Internationally in 2026

"To uncover the best flight deals, the team ranked destinations by "typical low price and deal frequency," then it factored in gateway access, stability, and traveler value to surface the most "repeatable, real-world affordable destinations, not just the cheapest outliers." It also tracked when each destination tends to drop in price by month and by day of the week, to help "you can book inside the sweet spot.""

"After reviewing all available information, Dollar Flight Club found that you can travel to San Salvador, El Salvador, for just over $198, offering the best international deal for 2026. As for the prime time to visit, Dollar Flight Club noted that December to March, El Salvador's dry season, has the best deals. Following closely behind is Madrid, Spain, with an average price of around $438 (and remember, while other flights may be cheaper, the team also factored in which destinations have better deal frequency),"

A ranking lists the 30 cheapest places to fly in 2026, evenly split between 15 domestic and 15 international destinations. Destinations were ranked by "typical low price and deal frequency," with gateway access, stability, and traveler value factored in to identify repeatable, real-world affordable destinations rather than outliers. An analysis tracked when each destination tends to drop in price by month and day of the week to reveal booking sweet spots. San Salvador emerges as the cheapest international option at just over $198, with December to March (El Salvador's dry season) offering the best deals. Other top low-cost destinations include Vancouver (~$248), Medellin (~$254), Madrid (~$438), and Lisbon (~$491). Staying flexible with travel dates, even by a few days, improves the chance of securing the best fares.

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