Black Friday Travel Deals 2026: When to Book Flights and Hotels

When Are Black Friday Travel Deals 2026

Black Friday 2026 is November 27. Cyber Monday is November 30. But travel deals do not follow the same schedule as electronics deals. Travel companies start their Black Friday sales early, often by November 20, and extend them through Cyber Monday into Travel Tuesday (December 1).

Here is the timeline for 2026 travel deals:

• November 20 to 26: Early Black Friday deals begin. Booking.com, Expedia, and major airlines start releasing sale fares.
• November 27 (Black Friday): Peak deal day. Airlines offer 15 to 30 percent off. Hotels offer 30 to 50 percent off.
• November 30 (Cyber Monday): Flight deals continue. Hotel deals extend.
• December 1 (Travel Tuesday): The best day for flight deals. Often better than Black Friday itself. Airlines release their deepest discounts for travel between January and March.

Best Black Friday Travel Deals by Category

Flights

Airlines typically offer 15 to 30 percent off during Black Friday. The deals are for travel between January and March (low season). Specific deals to expect in 2026:

• Domestic US flights: $39 to $99 one-way on budget carriers (Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant)
• US to Europe: $280 to $450 round-trip (normally $500 to $800)
• US to Caribbean: $150 to $280 round-trip (normally $300 to $500)
• US to Asia: $450 to $700 round-trip (normally $700 to $1,200)

Hotels

Hotel deals are deeper than flight deals during Black Friday:

• Booking.com: Up to 40 percent off select accommodations (2025 deal, expect similar in 2026)
• Hotels.com: 20 to 30 percent off + bonus nights
• Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt: 20 to 30 percent off member rates + bonus points
• Airbnb: 10 to 20 percent off select listings

Vacation Packages

Package deals (flight + hotel together) offer the biggest savings during Black Friday:

• Expedia: Up to 50 percent off flight + hotel bundles
• Priceline: Up to 40 percent off packages
• Costco Travel: Member-exclusive deals, often 20 to 30 percent below retail
• Sandals/Beaches: Up to 65 percent off all-inclusive resorts

How to Shop Black Friday Travel Deals

Black Friday travel deals sell out fast. Here is how to actually get them:

• Sign up for alerts now. Subscribe to deal newsletters: Scott’s Cheap Flights, The Points Guy, Secret Flying, and Travelzoo. They send Black Friday deals as soon as they go live.
• Know what you want before Friday. Have your destination, dates, and budget ready. Black Friday deals sell out in hours, sometimes minutes. You will not have time to deliberate.
• Book on Travel Tuesday (Dec 1), not Black Friday. Travel Tuesday often has better flight deals than Black Friday. Airlines release their deepest discounts on Tuesday.
• Be flexible with dates. Most Black Friday deals are for travel between January and March. If you can travel in those months, you will save 30 to 50 percent.
• Use incognito mode. Some booking sites raise prices based on your search history. Use incognito mode to avoid price tracking.
• Compare before you book. A “30 percent off” deal might still be more expensive than the regular price on a competitor site. Always check Google Flights and Kayak before booking.
• Book refundable rates. If you find a better deal later, cancel and rebook. Most Black Friday deals are refundable within 24 to 48 hours.

How to Spot Fake Black Friday Travel Deals

Not all Black Friday travel deals are real. Some companies raise prices before Black Friday, then “discount” them back to the normal price. Here is how to spot fakes:

• Check the price history. Use Google Flights price tracker or Kayak Price Alert to see what the fare was 30 days ago. If the “deal” price is the same as last month’s regular price, it is fake.
• Compare with other sites. If a deal is only available on one site, it might be a fake “exclusive.” Check the same flight/hotel on Google Flights, Kayak, and the airline/hotel’s own website.
• Read the fine print. Black Friday deals often have restrictions: non-refundable, specific travel dates, blackout periods. A $99 flight that can only be used on Tuesday in January is less useful than it sounds.
• Beware of “up to X percent off.” “Up to 50 percent off” means one item is 50 percent off and the rest are 5 percent off. Look for deals that specify the exact discount.
• Check the booking window. Most Black Friday deals must be booked by December 1 to 3. If the booking window is too short, the deal is designed to create urgency, not save you money.

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