Plans to travel more this year?
You might be able to get a deal by booking within the next month.
Data from Hopper, a travel website that tracks airfares, shows February is a great time to travel.
Flights in February average $276, 8% cheaper than last year, according to Hopper. By May, that average will reach $302.
Is February the cheapest time to fly?
According to Hopper, January and February are traditionally some of the cheapest times to fly. Much of January has already passed, but cheap flight opportunities remain for February.
Peak season for airlines is summer, so expect prices to continue to rise.
Average airfare forecast by month:
December: $285
January: $253
February: $276
March: $296
April: $294
May: $302
Cheapest destinations from Columbus in February and March
According to Expedia, here are the cheapest upcoming destinations from Columbus:
Orlando: $68 round trip (Frontier)
Fort Lauderdale: $75 round trip (Spirit)
Las Vegas: $79 round trip (Spirit)
Tampa: $85 round trip (Spirit)
Las Angeles: $97 round trip (Spirit)