Cheap holiday deals to snap up now for popular destinations

If you don’t have anywhere specific in mind for your next trip but know you want it to be cheap, then price comparison sites like Skyscanner and Google Flights can help.

For example, Skyscanner’s ‘cheapest month’ search option makes it easy to find the absolute cheapest month of the year to visit destinations the world over.

For those wondering, December is currently the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka, with prices starting from £348.

Barcelona, Tenerife, Dubai and Vietnam are all cheapest to travel to in January, with Skyscanner showing return flights from £25, £28, £186 and £360 respectively.

February is the best time of year to head to Bangkok if you want to bag a bargain flight, with prices starting from £393.

Meanwhile, March is currently the cheapest month to fly to New York, with prices starting from £236 for a return trip. 

Elsewhere in the USA, San Francisco and Chicago are the cheapest to fly to in February, with prices starting at £347 and £316 respectively. Flights from £265 are available to Orlando in March.

For travellers planning a trip to Morocco in 2025, Skyscanner has found flights for just £27 in January, February and March.

Flight prices are for economy class tickets, return from UK airports, correct at time of sharing.

And if you’re booking cheap flights such as these, you’ll need somewhere to stay.

To save some extra money, sign up to Expedia’s free travel rewards programme, One Key, to save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels and up to 25% when you add a hotel after booking a flight.

Meanwhile, Booking.com is offering savings of 15% or more when you book and stay by 7 January 2025. 

If you’re looking for a more luxurious holiday package as a special treat, companies such as TUI, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have some savings and offers available now for popular destinations such as New York, Dubai and Greece. 

Here’s a closer look at a few of them…

New York

For those who love a city break, the Big Apple is the ultimate holiday destination, welcoming tens of millions of tourists each year.

And 2025 might be the year to do it, as British Airways is currently offering return flights and accommodation in New York City for £599 per person.

The price is for a three-night stay in the OYO Times Square, flying out on February 10 2025 and returning on February 13. The price includes checked baggage too.

For other destinations in the USA, British Airways is also offering up to £100 off fly-drive holidays to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Raleigh.

Prices start from £619 per person and include flights and seven-day car hire. Book before midnight on December 9 to take advantage of this deal.

Dubai

The Middle East is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for Brits, offering something for those who are looking for both culture and luxury.

If you want to check out this trendy destination on your next holiday, British Airways is offering flights and a three-night stay in Dubai for £554 per person for September 1-5 next year.

If you can’t wait until autumn for your next getaway, Virgin Atlantic is offering four nights in Dubai for £626 per person, departing from London Heathrow on March 2.

Spain

Spain has long been a top European holiday destination for Brits, offering both city breaks in destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, as well as beach holidays along the coast and in the Balearic Islands.

If you’ve been before and loved it, or fancy seeing what all the fuss is about, TUI is offering getaways to holiday hotspots across Spain from £189 per person.

The price includes flights and at least four nights’ accommodation, but depending on the package you opt for you might have to spend more for checked luggage or full board options.

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are part of Spain, but they offer warmer weather for more of the year compared to the mainland, thanks to their positioning off the coast of northwestern Africa.

For a last-minute getaway, EasyJet is offering several all-inclusive holidays to the Canary Islands in December from as little as £269 per person.

The price includes flights, seven nights accommodation, 23kg of checked baggage and transfers to and from the airport.

Five-star options start at just £306 per person.

Greece

Greece is another one of the most popular holiday destinations for British holidaymakers, with its many islands offering beautiful beaches and clear water for sun worshippers, while there’s plenty of fun to be had on the party islands too – if you’re that way inclined.

You can get your summer holiday ticked off early in 2025, as Thomas Cook is offering seven-night stays in a selection of five-star resorts during May, with prices starting from as little as £333 per person.

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