With the summer set to draw to a close soon, travel bugs from coast to coast are on the hunt for the best international flight deals for a fall abroad.
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From Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, to Paris, France, and beyond, the sky is the limit when it comes to top international destinations for U.S. travelers looking to find the perfect autumn vacation — and there are certainly bargains to be scored as flight prices dip after high season.
Japan and Europe Top Travel Lists, With Flight Prices Lowered
According to Going data, Japan and some parts of Europe were hot spots this summer, with demand anticipated to continue through fall.
In July, fares to Eastern Europe dipped almost 9%, Southeast Europe by 7.6% and Western Europe by 7.4%. This trend is anticipated to continue into shoulder season.
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“With kids back in school and summer crowds fading, September stands out as the best-value window for travel, offering nearly 19% savings on domestic flights and 8% savings internationally compared to November,” a Going press release indicated.
Meanwhile, the Land of the Rising Sun appears to be the No. 1 most-watched destination within the Going app — and it should be noted that Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering free domestic add-ons within Japan when booked alongside a roundtrip international flight. Some conditions apply, so check the fine print in order to score the best bang for your buck.
Bangkok, Barcelona and Other Top Travel Destinations See Cheaper Flights in September
Data points coming from both Dollar Flight Club and The U.S. Sun indicate a variety of top-shelf deals on offer, particularly for travelers keen for a cheap vacation in September.
Dollar Flight Club noted that the average fare to London dipped from $540 in June and July to $415 (a 23% drop) in September and October, with Bangkok also falling from $500 to $356 (a 29% fall). Other notable destinations showed fall booking affordability as well, including:
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ($375).
- Paris, France ($415).
- Cartagena, Columbia ($460).
- Athens, Greece ($480).
- Tokyo, Japan ($580).
- Dublin, Ireland ($840).
- Lisbon, Portugal ($850).
- Reykjavic, Iceland ($862).
And as The U.S. Sun detailed, citing Skyscanner, several other flights throughout the month of September afford exceptional value for budget-minded vacationers. All flight prices below are for one-way fares.
- New York to Barcelona for $140.
- Orlando to San Jose, Costa Rica, for $45.
- Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, for just over $300.
- Chicago to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for $257.
The publication quoted Kayak’s CEO Steve Hafner as saying, “Now through the rest of summer is a great time to score a deal on international flights, with prices down over $100 on average,” before pivoting to mention that the least expensive flights were most often scheduled for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Aug. 19, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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