The bad news : If you’re still planning your summer vacation travel, it may already be too late to lock in the most affordable rates if you’re staying within the United States. The good news: You could still score a huge discount this summer by looking abroad. “We’ve been seeing lower prices to international cities where new flight routes have opened, or low-cost carriers have expanded, and competition has increased,” said Adam Goldstein, Hipmunk’s chief executive. Overall , average round-trip international airfare rates are slightly higher compared to last year — up one percent — but Hipmunk found several international cities where there are bargains to be had. “Singapore is especially having a moment this summer, with demand up and prices down 30 percent year over year,” said Kelly Soderlund, Hipmunk’s content manager.

Source: New York Times May 12, 2018 15:33 UTC