Summer Travel Costs Soar: Tips to Save on International Trips

Airfare to Europe and Asia this summer has surged to its highest level in more than five years due to surging demand, higher jet fuel prices, and lower capacity. Prices to Europe are already averaging $1,167 per round-trip ticket this summer, up 36% compared with last summer and up 37% compared to pre-pandemic times. Meanwhile, prices to fly to Asia are averaging $1,817 per ticket, up 24% compared with last summer and up 62% compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, domestic airfare is down nearly 20% compared with last summer, with trips averaging $306 per round-trip ticket.