10 International Destinations With the Cheapest Flights in 2026

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If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, but you don’t want to drain your wallet, consider booking a trip to one of these destinations that offer incredible experiences at surprisingly low airfare prices.

To find the cheapest international destinations to fly in 2026, Dollar Flight Club analyzed thousands of flight routes to find the ones with consistently low prices. Here are the top 10 destinations you can get to without breaking the bank.

1. San Salvador, El Salvador

  • Average price: $198
  • Best time to visit: December-March (dry season)

2. Madrid

  • Average price: $438
  • Best time to visit: April-June or September-October

3. Vancouver, Canada

  • Average price: $248
  • Best time to visit: May-June or September (shoulder season)

4. Lisbon, Portugal

  • Average price: $491
  • Best time to visit: April-June or September-October

5. Medellín, Colombia

  • Average price: $254
  • Best time to visit: December-March (dry season)

6. Guatemala City, Guatemala

  • Average price: $221
  • Best time to visit: November-April

7. Mérida, Mexico

  • Average price: $218
  • Best time to visit: November-February

8. Monterrey, Mexico

  • Average price: $221
  • Best time to visit: October-April

9. Oaxaca, Mexico

  • Average price: $255
  • Best time to visit: October-March

10. León/Guanajuato, Mexico

  • Average price: $241
  • Best time to visit: November-March

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