I found up to 90% off Memorial Day travel deals, flights, hotels ✈️

• Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer and a popular time for travel.
• Travelers can find deals on flights, hotels, vacation packages, and travel tours for the holiday weekend.
• Air travel costs are currently high, making flight deals particularly valuable for saving money.

Craving a getaway? While summer 2026 might not technically start until June 21, I always consider Memorial Day as the unofficial kickoff to summer—and use the long weekend as an excuse to book a trip somewhere beautiful (because why not).

Perusing through USA TODAY's most recommended 2026 destinations, there's no shortage of inspiration; and with so many 2026 Memorial Day weekend travel deals to take advantage of, now's the perfect time to save big on flights, hotels, cruises and vacation packages for summer.

To help you book your dream vacation at the right price, I put my traveling expertise to the test and scoured the internet in search of the best Memorial Day travel deals, with recommendations that range from the top hotel deals to discounts on Costco Travel packages and can't-miss savings on travel tours from companies like Trafalgar.

Whether you're visiting family someplace local, hoping to jet set abroad for a couple's retreat or simply want an excuse to save on a cool summer escape, these Memorial Day travel offers will help you get away for a lot less:

Shop Memorial Day weekend travel deals up to 50% off

• Best Memorial Day flight deals
• Best Memorial Day hotel deals
• Best Memorial Day travel tour deals
• Best Memorial Day travel package deals

Best Memorial Day flight deals

Air travel is especially pricey right now, with some reports citing increased fuel costs due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and spring travel costs surging as much as 56%. With elevated jet fuel costs, airline deals are proving to be critical resources for travelers looking to save more on their Memorial Day travel.

Below, shop the best travel deals for Memorial Day and beyond from Going, TripAdvisor, United Airlines and more.

Going

With a Going membership, you can save up to 90% on flights to hundreds of popular travel destinations, with flight experts who will help you source the best airline deals in real time. Save on flights with Going

TripAdvisor

From last-minute flight deals to cheap flight deals from top airlines, with TripAdvisor, you can compare rates across dozens of airlines and book the best offer for any upcoming trips. Save on flights at TripAdvisor

United Airlines

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 2026, United Airlines just launched a bevy of business class flight deals, including discounts on over 4,500 flights to over 300 destinations worldwide. Save on flights at United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Want to get an unlimited number of flights this summer? Through Frontier Airlines, travelers can pay an up front fee of just $199 and get access to an unlimited number of domestic and international Frontier flights through April 2027. Save on flights at Frontier Airlines

Best Memorial Day hotel deals

When it comes to booking your dream summer vacation, the airline cost is only half the battle—you've also gotta book a great hotel stay. Luckily, travel booking platforms like Expedia, Booking.com and Hotels.com are offering can't-miss hotel deals for Memorial Day Weekend and beyond—

Expedia

Expedia is offering tons of Memorial Day hotel deals for summer, with savings of up to 20% off stays at top destinations across the US. Save on hotels at Expedia

Booking.com

Book your next stay through Expedia's Getaway Deals and you can save 15% on hotels worldwide through Booking.com. Top hotel deals include stays in Los Angeles. Save on hotel stays at Booking.com

Hotels.com

Save 20% on last-minute Memorial Day Weekend hotel stays to destinations like San Diego, Scottsdale, Las Vegas and more when you book through Hotels.com this summer. Save on hotel stays at Hotels.com

Best Memorial Day travel tour deals

Perhaps you're looking for more than just a luxe getaway this Memorial Day weekend—maybe you're also craving some community, too? In that case, many tour companies are offering Memorial Day travel discounts on group trips for people of all ages, with thousands of dollars off group travel through EF Ultimate Break (my personal favorite) and Trafalgar.

Trafalgar Tours

Enjoy guided tour experiences through Trafalgar, with savings of up to $3,100 on Trafalgar River Cruises this summer. Save on travel tours at Trafalgar

EF Ultimate Break

Jet set off on the summer trip of your dreams through EF Ultimate Break. The brand's ongoing Memorial Day sale offers savings of up to $600 off select trips, with deposits as little as $99. Save on travel tours at EF Ultimate Break

Best travel package deals for your next vacation

Skip the hassle of booking your flights and hotels separately with a helpful vacation package deal. You can book your Memorial Day trip in one swift transaction and remove the headache of toggling through a bunch of different travel booking sites thanks to unmissable travel deals through Groupon, Costco Travel and more.

Groupon

Groupon is offering incredible travel deals on Memorial Day vacation packages, stays, experiences and more—including up to 80% off select offer with the code MOM. Save on vacation packages at Groupon

Groupon Costco Travel Deal

With a Costco Gold Star Membership, you'll get access to all-inclusive travel package deals from around the world, including exclusive member benefits like an annual 2% reward on Costco Travel purchases. Save on vacation packages at Costco

Southwest Airlines

Through the end of year, Southwest Airlines is offering deals on vacation bundles when you book flights and hotels together through the airline. This includes discounts on all-inclusive resort packages. Save on vacation packages at Southwest Airlines

Kayak

Kayak makes it easy to compare deals on hundreds of flights and hotels, so you can score cheap travel package deals and book the best offer for your next trip—with offers under $200. Save on vacation packages at Kayak

Priceline

Save $50 on Hotel Express Deals at Priceline with the code MAIN50. Save on vacation packages at Priceline

When is Memorial Day 2026?

Memorial Day 2026 is observed on Monday, May 25.

What are the most popular Memorial Day travel destinations?

Among the most popular Memorial Day getaways for 2026 that are within the United States are:

• St. Petersburg, Florida
• San Diego, California
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Sedona, Arizona

Each of these destinations offers a different travel vibe and landscape, with varying flight deals, hotel deals and more savings that you can take advantage of.

When is the best time to book Memorial Day weekend travel deals?

It depends on when exactly you're traveling, but as with most travel deals, I recommend booking them sooner rather than later—especially because they tend to change the closer you get to Memorial Day weekend.

Where are the best places to find top travel deals?

While you can book direct deals through many hotels and airlines, I find that some of the best all-inclusive travel deals are offering through booking sites like Expedia, TripAdvisor, Priceline, Booking.com and more.

What are the best travel deals right now?

There's no better time to book and save on future getaways for Memorial Day weekend, summer and beyond than right now—I say this as someone who travels often and has booked a lot of vacation packages in her lifetime. Among my favorite Memorial Day 2026 travel deals are international travel discounts of up to $600 off through EF Ultimate Break and a unique airline deal through Frontier, where travelers can get unlimited flights for the whole winter via a $199 travel pass.

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