Earlier this month, Skyscanner published its annual report of the cheapest destinations for Americans in 2026.
To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with economy round-trip flights booked on Skyscanner between January 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025, for travel between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
The travel search engine, in partnership with OnePoll, an international market research company, surveyed 2,000 travelers in November 2025.
The report found that cost is a major driving factor for travelers in 2026, with 57% of U.S. travelers stating they feel overwhelmed at the prospect of booking travel for 2026 due to cost concerns.
“There are plenty of affordable destinations and ways to travel. It might take some planning, flexibility, and creativity, but where there is the desire to travel, there is a way to make it happen affordably,” Lourdes Losada, Skyscanner Director of the Americas, tells CNBC Make It.
