America’s top 10 most popular travel destinations for Labor Day

By Elaine N. Schoch

Heading somewhere for the upcoming Labor Day weekend? I am, but not to any of the fabulous places other American’s seem to be hitting. Fly.com™  recently released America’s top 10 most popular travel destinations for Labor Day, based on data from more than 3 million user searches.

According to Fly.com, New York City and Las Vegas as America’s favorite place to visit over Labor Day.  The Big Apple and Sin City are joined in the top five by Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The West is also well-represented, with Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu taking the seventh, eighth and tenth places respectively.  Lima, Peru is the only international destination of choice, due in large part to a $239 round-trip airfare deal (published in June) that saved LA travelers more than $500 on regular fares.

Top Destinations (1-5) Average Domestic Fare*
1. New York City $394
2. Las Vegas $267
3. Orlando $289
5. Fort Lauderdale $283
4. San Juan, Puerto Rico $310

Top Destinations (6-10) Average Domestic Fare*
6. Chicago $3546. Chicago $354
7. Los Angeles $377
8. San Francisco $378
9. Lima, Peru n/a
10. Honolulu $333

Where are you headed this Labor Day weekend? Or is it a long staycation for you? Regardless, have a great holiday and happy travels! As for me, I”m off to big D. Dallas that is to see the family. I’m hoping I don’t melt…