Tips for booking the best holiday travel deals, according to KAYAK data Kayla DeLoache for KAYAK Oct 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Young adults holding their travel essentials and suitcases while walking to the outdoor tarmac of their plane. garetsworkshop // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kayla DeLoache for KAYAK kAm~?6 H2J @C C6EFC?n q@@< ?@H @C H2:En u=J @? E96 9@=:52J :ED6=7 @C E96 H66<6?5 367@C6n %9@D6 2C6 E96 BF6DE:@?D @? 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