It's mid-August already, and summer seems like it's flying by! The best way to keep those vacation vibes alive as the season starts to come to an end is by booking an upcoming trip. Whether it’s to a sunny spot or somewhere that’s on your bucket list. Have a look at this roundup of today’s top 10 fares to stay in endless summer mode.

Today’s Top Fare Deals

Fares are subject to change at any time. If you are interested in any of these fares, we recommend you book soon to avoid a missed bargain. All domestic flights work in the reverse direction as well.

San Francisco – Philadelphia $227 Roundtrip on Multiple Airlines

Liberty Hall in Philadelphia Philly in Autumn

Geno’s vs. Pat’s or is it somewhere else? You be the judge and get your cheesesteak fix with this nonstop flight deal from San Francisco to Philadelphia for $227 roundtrip on American, United, and Alaska Airlines Tickets at this price are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturdays beginning in early September through November 20, 2019. As an example, I found a trip departing SFO on Tuesday, September 17, and returning from PHL on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. If you’re having trouble finding travel times that best work for your schedule. Try buying two separate one-way tickets and creating a custom itinerary amongst the three airlines offering this price point.

See all of our fares to Philadelphia (PHL) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

Chicago – Budapest $577 Roundtrip on American

Danube River in Budapest Hungary at Sunrise

Last week American Airlines announced its new seasonal schedule for spring and summer of 2020, and some new destinations are popping up on the airline’s network. American is shifting its focus to several new Central and Eastern European countries next year, and this new route linking Chicago-O’Hare and Budapest, Hungary is starting off with a friendly introductory fare of $577 roundtrip. Dates are limited at this price, but you’ll have the best luck searching for departures in early and mid-May 2020. I found seats available departing ORD on Monday, May 11, with a return flight from BUD on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

See all of our fares to Budapest (BUD) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

Philadelphia – Casablanca $611 Roundtrip on American

Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca Morocco

Here’s another new route being added to American Airlines route map and currently the carrier’s only nonstop option to Africa. Fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Casablanca for $611 roundtrip when this route begins operations in June 2020. This is around the same time that Royal Air Maroc will be joining the Oneworld alliance, opening up a more extensive network of flight options around North Africa and Europe. Departures from the U.S. will operate on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, with returns from Morocco available the following days, Tuesday, Friday, and Sundays from June through the end of the booking calendar. Searching AA.com, I found seats departing PHL on Monday, June 15, and returning from CMN on Friday, June 26, 2020. Book early because this is sure to be a popular route and with limited service, seats may start to creep up in price, especially for the summer holiday season.

See all of our fares to Casablanca (CMN) from all over the U.S. and Canada.


Related: 11 Top New Seasonal Routes for Spring/Summer 2019


Baltimore – New Orleans $150 Roundtrip on Southwest

Riverboat in New Orleans Louisiana at night

Southwest's latest sale is still going strong, and with over 3,500 routes marked down, there is undoubtedly a deal in store for you. Like this sale fare departing Baltimore to New Orleans for $150 roundtrip, nonstop, through mid-December. Seats at this price are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturdays from early September through December 18, 2019. A reminder that Southwest fares can only be purchased on Southwest.com, where I found seats departing BWI on Wednesday, September 25, and returning from MSY on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Other dates are widely available, but this sale ends on Thursday so you’ll need to start planning your Big Easy escape on the hurry.

See all of our fares to New Orleans (MSY) from all over the U.S. and Canada. 

Boston – Tokyo $569 Roundtrip on ANA and United

Shibuya crossing in Tokyo Japan at Night

It’s always great to start off the week with an amazing unadvertised sale, and Japan is the spot that's seeing some phenomenal price cuts from multiple airports across America. Here's one of the best deals we’ve seen in awhile departing Boston. Fly from Logan to either Tokyo-Narita or Tokyo-Haneda for only $569 roundtrip. Long-haul segments are operated by ANA while the connecting flights from United open up in starting in late September through November then again from mid-January through May 2020. As an example, I found seats available departing BOS on Monday, November 4, and returning from HND on Tuesday, November 18, 2019. As with all unadvertised sale, it may disappear at any time, so if traveling to Tokyo has been on your to-do list, then you'll want to book this deal now.

See all of our fares to Tokyo (HND) and Tokyo (NRT) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

Los Angeles – Denver $99 Roundtrip on Delta

Denver Colorado Red Rocks Music Venue Ampitheater

Duck on over to Denver on Delta Air Lines from LA nonstop for only $99 roundtrip. Pack up your skis or snowboard for a winter trip or head on over for a fall hike. Flights at this price are available most days except for Sunday with a travel window starting in September through April 2020. However, March and April travel is limited to Tuesday and Wednesdays only. You may also see American price matching on some dates, but their inventory is pretty hit-and-miss, so you’ll have the most luck on Delta. As an example, I was able to see seats available leaving LAX on Wednesday, September 18, with a return segment from DEN on Monday, September 23, 2019. Peak holiday dates in November and December unavailable.

See all of our fares to Denver (DEN) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

New York – Frankfurt $490 Roundtrip on Singapore Airlines

Old town square Frankfurt Germany

Fly to Frankfurt in style on five-star Singapore Airlines. Flights from New York-JFK to Frankfurt, Germany on the carrier’s fifth-freedom route have dropped down to $490 roundtrip. Departures are available on Monday through Thursdays starting in late October through November, then again from mid-January through May 2020, returns into June possible. That is a fabulous fare for such a top-rated airline for late spring and early summer travel. As an example, I found seats on Singapore departing JFK on Tuesday, May 18, and returning from FRA on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at this price point. One piece of checked luggage included!

See all of our fares to Frankfurt (FRA) from all over the U.S. and Canada.


Related: What are Fifth-Freedom Flights?


Austin – Orlando $137 Roundtrip on JetBlue

Monorail in Disney World Orlando with flowers

The Most Magical Place On Earth is calling your name with this airfare deal from JetBlue. Fly nonstop from Austin to Orlando for $137 roundtrip from September through early February. Flights are available any day of the week except Sunday, but you will have the most luck with mid-week departures. Availability is a bit scattered in November and some weeks in October but if you play around you should be able to find something that works for. I found tickets at this price departing AUS on Wednesday, October 2, and returning from MCO on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Peak holiday dates blacked out.

See all of our fares to Orlando (MCO) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

Denver – Beijing $350 Roundtrip on United or American

Forbidden City in Beijing China at Sunset

Fly from Denver to Beijing, China for $350 roundtrip on United or American Airlines from late August through early April of next year. Daily flights are available for travel as soon as two-weeks out with departures through March, with returns available into April. This fare is pretty wide open and easy to find, as an example, I found tickets departing DEN on Friday, September 6, with a return leg from PEK on Sunday, September 15, 2019. A 3-day minimum stay is required.

See all of our fares to Beijing (PEK) from all over the U.S. and Canada.

San Diego – Portland $157 Roundtrip on Alaska

Sunset on downtown Portland Oregon with Mt Hood

Here’s a great fare from Alaska’s latest round of web deals. Travel nonstop from San Diego to Portland, OR for $157 roundtrip through March. If you can swing Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday travel between September and early December you’ll see fares at this price are wide open. So, book this deal up the coast and grab yourself some Voodoo Doughnuts and more types of craft beers than you can count. On Alaska’s monthly search tool, I found tickets at this price departing SAN on Saturday, October 5, with a return flight leaving PDX on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

See all of our fares to Portland (PDX) from all over the U.S. and Canada.


Related: The Best Weekend in Portland Ever


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