These are the 10 cheapest places to fly to in the US, according to travel experts

The team at Going searches for cheap flights for a living — here’s their analysis of the US cities you can score wildly discounted airfare to.

A plane flying over a blue sky, possibly to a cheap US destination, with palm trees below.

Start dreaming of your next vacation.

Photo by Tom Cattini via Pexels

Table of Contents

Our partners at Going search for cheap flights for a living (and then email you about them). So when they released their list of The Cheapest Places to Fly in the US, we were all ears — and started immediately dreaming up our next vacation.

Check out all 10 destinations, or explore the top three with us. And don’t forget to sign up for your free Going membership, so all these cheap flight deals can be yours.

No. 3: San Francisco

  • Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals from this city.
  • Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

  • Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.
  • Fun fact: LAX is a hub for more airlines than any other US airport.

No. 1: Hawaii

  • The team at Going reports that as the number of flights to this tropical destination have increased, so have the deals.
  • Make sure you’re signed up for a Premium or Elite membership to access Hawaii deals, among other benefits.
  • Last year, Going found 209 deals to Hawaii airports — including Los Angeles to Maui for $155 roundtrip.

Bonus: See the cheapest cities in Europe to fly into.

More from The Buy
An AI-powered assistant that helps organize your spending, subscriptions, and cash flow.
This at-home test reveals your dog’s unique breed mix, personality traits, and health insights.
Guided meditation, breathing, and sleep tools for less than the usual cost.
A lifetime plan designed to support relaxation, clarity, and emotional balance.
Personalized paths, short summaries and gamified tools will help you stay motivated.
Skip expensive roaming fees and stay connected in 200+ countries with this prepaid eSIM data plan.
Get $100 in Restaurant.com credit for just $20 and redeem it at more than 62,000 restaurants across the country.
Join for a year and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you redeem your membership online.
This nutrition app shows what’s really inside the foods you eat.