Expedia says week of Sept. 1 is the cheapest time to fly domestically this fall 

Chicago is the top hotel destination for Labor Day weekend, with searches up 20% 

Hotels.com reveals the best cities for last-minute hotel deals: Salt Lake City, Nashville and New Orleans 

Expedia and Hotels.com have updated fall travel data in advance of the expected 17 million people hitting the road and taking to the skies.* As of Aug. 19, the Expedia app offered round-trip flight deals spotted for the long weekend (departing Aug. 30, returning Sept. 3). 

Route	Deal Spotted
ORD (Chicago) to MSY (New Orleans)	$151 (30% lower than average)
DEN (Denver) to JFK (New York)	$148 (30% lower than average)
MIA (Miami) to SJU (San Juan)	$164 (25% lower than average)
BNA (Nashville) to LAX (Los Angeles)	$172 (20% lower than average)
SFO (San Francisco) to LAS (Las Vegas)	$165 (10% lower than average)

Best Hotel Bargains for the Holiday Weekend 

Hotels.com reports that hotel rates are cooling off from the summer highs:¹ 

• Salt Lake City (20%), Nashville (15%), and New Orleans (10%) are seeing the biggest drops in average nightly rates this Labor Day weekend compared to last year. 

• West Coast and Midwest destinations such as Salt Lake City, Nashville, New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas have experienced the largest year-over-year drops in average daily rates for Labor Day. 

Chicago Tops the Charts for Labor Day Weekend 

Hotels.com reports that Chicago is the top trending destination for Labor Day weekend, with searches up 20% year over year.¹ Hotel demand is strong across the city, from downtown to neighborhood hotspots, thanks to a lineup of major events: 

• Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s game against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field  

• Pearl Jam’s two-night concert event at Wrigley Field  

• The Chicago Sky’s matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever  

• The North Coast Music Festival at SeatGeek Stadium  

• Northwestern’s first home football game in Evanston 

Best Time to Travel Domestically  

The week of Sept. 1 is expected to be the cheapest time to fly domestically, offering travelers the perfect chance for a long weekend or an extended break during the Labor Day holiday.² With pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and budget-friendly prices, this is an ideal time to get away. 

• Most Popular Flights (for travel between Aug. 30 – Sept. 3):³ 
  New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Orlando 

Data Sources  

*“TSA Readies for Busiest Labor Day Travel Period on Record, Provides Top Travel Tips to Help Airline Passengers Prepare,” Transportation Security Administration, Aug. 21, 2024.

¹Based on Hotels.com lodging data for travel during Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2024. 

²Based on Expedia flight demand for travel during September, October, November 2023 compared to the same time frame in 2022. 

³Based on Expedia flight bookings for travel from Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2024.