Flying is cheaper in 2024. But not for some destinations

Americans traveling this summer have broadly seen prices fall for airline fares, a welcome trend after last year’s sticker shock. But airfare remains more expensive in 2024 for some regions and destinations, largely for trips abroad, data shows. For example, on average, a round-trip flight to Tokyo, Japan — one of the top hot spots for American tourists — costs $1,372 this summer, up 2% from 2023, according to travel site Hopper. Hopper also found that flights to Canada, South America, the Middle East and Africa are up 6%, 2% and 1%, respectively, from summer 2023. Of course, there’s significant variation among the cities and countries of such vast regions and continents. For example, while the cost of a round-trip fare to Asia is flat from a year ago, the price for certain destinations has soared. High prices to certain Asian cities impact many American tourists since the continent is their second-most frequented international travel destination, Hopper said. Story has more fare details.<br/>