Expedia.com Reports Flight Prices to Most Popular Spring Break Travel Destinations Down From 2014

Expedia Introduces New Spring Promotions, Offering Hotels Deals Up to 65% off in Major U.S. Cities, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe

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Feb 24, 2015, 08:03 ET

BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's finally time to pack away the puffy coats and embrace Spring Break season, typically falling between the beginning of March and mid-April. Expedia.com® booking data indicates that average air ticket prices during this period to certain top destinations are down from 2014. To help travelers get the most out of their Spring Break travel, Expedia will launch three major promotions featuring getaway deals for every type of traveler – from families, to college students, to empty nesters.

Expedia's first-ever Spring Break promotion, running now through March 15 (travel by April 30), offers hotel deals up to 50% off in Spring Break destinations across the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and on select cruises. Expedia's spring promotion starts March 3 and runs through April 6 (travel by May 21), and offers savings on hotels up to 40% in Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Cancun and on select cruises.

For travelers craving a gelato in Venice or a pint in London, 2015 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Americans to travel to Europe. A combination of the stronger U.S. dollar and an all new Europe promotion from Expedia offering hotel deals up to 40% when booked before April 13 (travel by September 30).

Average ticket prices to popular Spring Break destinations in Mexico are also down this spring, including to Cabo (-10% in March), Puerto Vallarta (-7% in March), Acapulco (-18% in March).

"After a harsh winter in many parts across the country, Americans are clamoring to take a trip this spring to defrost," said Ingrid Belobradic, Expedia Senior Editor. "Spring break flight prices are down slightly in 2015*, including flights to many top destinations. Coupled with Expedia's newest promotions, travelers of all types will find significant savings this Spring Break."

Top Overall Destinations for Spring Break 2015


Rank

Destination                    

Average Ticket Price (ATP): 2015 from 2014

1)

Las Vegas                   

-10%

2)

Orlando                        

0%

3)

Cancun                         

-1%

4)

Phoenix                         

-1%

5)

New York                   

1%

6)

Los Angeles              

-4%

7)

Miami                      

-3%

8)

Fort Lauderdale       

-7%

9)

Tampa                   

-6%

10)

San Francisco        

-1%

Best Overall Deals for Spring Break Compared to Last Year


Rank

Destination              

Average Ticket Price (ATP): 2015 from 2014

1)

Denver                               

-17%

2)

San Jose del Cabo           

-14%

3)

Minneapolis                    

-14%

4)

Dallas                           

-13%

5)

New Orleans                 

-13%

6)

Portland                       

-12%

7)

Salt Lake City              

-12%

8)

Chicago                      

-12%

9)

Las Vegas                 

-10%

New Expedia hotel and package deals for spring make these destinations even more affordable for all types of Spring Breakers (all deals below are representative and are subject to pricing changes based on availability and schedule):

Kid's Club: Best Deals for Family Spring Break

Seeking Serenity: Best Deals for Adults-only Spring Break

Shots, Shots, Shots: Best Deals for College Spring Break

*All flight data is based on flight bookings on E.com for travel between March 1 – April 12, 2015

About Expedia.com
Expedia.com is one of the world's largest full service travel sites*, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/, 1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of top vacation destinations, cheap tickets, hotel deals, car rentals, destination weddings, cruise deals and in-destination activities, attractions, services and travel apps. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com customers can get the best rates available online for all types of travel.

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1Based on a comparison of other full-service online travel agencies, defined as those providing booking and services related to air, hotel, cruise, car and activities to a global customer base. Data based on comScore Media Metrix for Expedia, Inc. Sites, Worldwide, Average Monthly Unique Visitors, Oct '12-Sept '13.

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