11 Best Deals on Spring Break Family Vacations in 2025

If you want to get away for spring break but you’re on a budget, there are a number of family-friendly destinations to consider that won’t break the bank.

To determine the best spring break destinations for families on a budget, Dollar Flight Club analyzed airfare trends, family-friendly appeal, seasonal considerations and available deals. Based on this analysis, here are the top destinations to consider this year.

• Available flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Montego Bay for $270
• Savings tips: Utilize local drivers for transportation, choose free activities like Montego Bay Marine Park and shop for souvenirs at local craft markets.

Montego Bay is home to a number of all-inclusive family-friendly resorts, plus many opportunities for fun, whether you want to go tubing or just lounge on the beach.

• Available flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Orlando for $89
• Savings tips: When visiting theme parks, opt for single-park passes, bring your own water and snacks, and stay at hotels that offer free shuttles.

Orlando is home to a number of theme parks, including the ever-popular Disney World.

• Available flight deal: Dallas (DFW) to Cancun for $200
• Savings tip: Book excursions through local vendors instead of your resort.

This Mexican destination offers plenty of all-inclusive stay opportunities.

• Available flight deal: Chicago (ORD) to San Diego for $189
• Savings tip: Pack a beach picnic instead of dining out.

Expect sunny weather and beautiful beaches when you visit San Diego for spring break. Free attractions include Balboa Park and La Jolla Cove.

• Available flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Oranjestad for $309
• Savings tips: Stay in a hotel with a kitchenette to cook your own meals and visit free landmarks like the California Lighthouse.

Many of Aruba’s beautiful beaches are public and free to visit.

• Available flight deal: Seattle (SEA) to Phoenix for $117
• Savings tip: Check out a spring training baseball game, which has more affordable tickets than regular season games.

If you’re a family who enjoys the outdoors, you’ll love all the available hiking trails in the Phoenix area.

• Available flight deal: Miami (MIA) to San Jose for $215
• Savings tips: Stay at an Airbnb instead of a hotel and use public buses for cheap transportation.

Enjoy a trip to the rainforest when you visit this Central American destination. Local waterfalls and national parks typically have affordable entrance fees.

• Available flight deal: Dallas (DFW) to Orange County (SNA) for $159
• Savings tips: Book lift tickets and rental gear online in advance, rent a cabin instead of a hotel and prepare meals at home instead of dining out.

If you prefer winter sports to sunbathing, head to Big Bear for an affordable ski vacation.

• Available flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Nassau for $200
• Savings tip: Use public jitneys to get around for cheap.

While in Nassau, you can enjoy beach days, hikes, snorkeling and water sports.

• Available flight deal: Denver (DEN) to Keystone shuttle access for $45
• Savings tips: Pack your own snacks and travel midweek for lower lift ticket prices.

Keystone offers a Kids Ski Free program that makes it easy to stick to a budget if you want to hit the slopes.

• Available flight deal: Los Angeles (LAX) to Kona for $221
• Savings tips: Stock up on food at a local farmers market and prepare meals at home.

Although Hawaii isn’t necessarily cheap, you can keep costs low by visiting free attractions like local public beaches.

Editor’s note: Data was sourced from Dollar Flight Club and is accurate as of Feb. 3, 2025. Airfare is subject to change.