KAYAK's 2026 Holiday Travel Check-In reveals the best times to book and fly for holiday travel, showing that airfare typically hits a low about five weeks before Thanksgiving and four to seven weeks before Christmas. Travelers can save up to 19% domestically and 49% internationally by flying on Thanksgiving Day, and up to 18% domestically and 34% internationally by flying the week of Christmas. Long-haul flight prices to destinations like Cusco, Phuket, and Fiji are down compared to last year, and booking two one-way tickets instead of round trips can save up to 30%. Canadian cities like Québec City and Montréal are trending as affordable holiday destinations, while Florida cities are gaining popularity with lower average fares.
BKNG (Booking Holdings Inc) trades at USD 160.96 on Pluang as of Oct 02, 2026 20:52 WIB, showing a modest 0.42% gain in one day. The stock holds a market cap of $120.43 billion and an enterprise value of $123.91 billion. Pluang investors currently favor buying BKNG with 88% buy orders and a typical hold time of 118 days. This trading activity occurs while KAYAK highlights travel savings and booking strategies for 2026 holiday flights.
