These destinations will see big price drops on flights from Canada in 2026
Canadians who are looking to save big on their vacations in 2026 may want to look into destinations experiencing significant price drops in flights from Canada.
Travel search engine Kayak released its top travel trends in Canada for 2026, revealing emerging hotspots for Canadian jetsetters.
According to the travel site, Canadian flight interest for travel in 2026 is up six per cent compared to 2025.
After analyzing flight searches, Kayak found that Europe is the number one trending destination for Canadians. According to its analysis, there’s a 24 per cent increase in regional interest overall for destinations in Europe.
“But 2026’s biggest story as of now isn’t Paris or London, it’s the rise of next-wave European cities that offer culture, strong value and expanding flight connectivity,” reads the report.
Seven of Canada’s top trending destinations for 2026 are in Europe, with two cities outpacing others in interest: Berlin and Milan.
“Together, they represent a shift toward more design-forward, culture-rich itineraries that go beyond the traditional Western Europe circuit,” explains Kayak.
The travel company says easier access to these cities, thanks to added routes between Toronto and Berlin in 2025, has contributed to the rise in interest.
Here are the top trending destinations, including the price of round-trip economy flights from Canada.
If you’ve been wanting to go on a trip to Asia, next year is your chance to save big on flights from Canada.
According to Kayak, Asia is where Canadians will see the biggest win in 2026, with an overall 10 per cent drop in airfare. So, if you want to experience the beautiful beaches of Thailand or the delicious food in China, next year is your chance to do so without breaking the bank.
“Across all flight searches, these were the destinations where airfare dropped the most, making them smart picks for value-driven travellers,” reads the report.
Here are the destinations with the best deals on flights from Canada.
While international travel is trending, Kayak also found that Canadians are feeling extra patriotic, with domestic flight interest up 12 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025.
It adds that prices for flights within Canada remain flat.
“Your wallet will thank you for keeping it local,” states Kayak.
According to the travel search engine, the most affordable round-trip economy ticket within Canada in 2026 will be a trip to Edmonton with an average airfare of $357.
Lastly, but certainly not least, Kayak also revealed the most affordable international destinations in 2026 for Canadians who want to travel on a budget.
George Town, Cayman Islands, took the top spot with an average airfare of $674, followed by Nassau, Bahamas ($721) and Cancún, Mexico ($724).
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Kayak based these findings on searches made between April 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2025, for travel between Jan. 1, 2026 and Dec. 31, 2026. They were compared to searches made between April 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2024, with the travel period between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025. Flight prices are average prices for economy from Canada.
If you need more travel inspo for next year, global travel app Skyscanner’s forecast.