Flights to Japan and the Caribbean in 2025 Are Currently a Bargain, According to Kayak

The booking platform analyzed billions of searches.

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More than two-thirds of travelers are already on the hunt for international travel deals for 2025 according to Kayak. The best part? The travel company reports that there are more flights on sale to far-flung destinations than ever before.

“2025 is the year to flex those passports,” the company told Travel + Leisure. “Kayak’s latest data shows international airfare is down three percent, while domestic flight prices are up three percent.”

Kayak analyzed billions of searches on its booking platform between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, for travel in 2025, revealing in its report that flights to Asia are at their lowest prices in three years. Airfare to the continent has dropped by seven percent compared to 2024, with some of the best deals found in Japan. 

Tokyo remains the most searched international destination on Kayak’s platform, and fortunately, flights are five percent more affordable in 2025. Nearby cities in Japan also boast significant savings, with flights from the U.S. to Sapporo being 19 percent cheaper, Okinawa 17 percent lower, and Osaka 14 percent more affordable.

The report also highlighted that travel to the Caribbean is now at its most affordable in three years. Airfare to the region has dropped by approximately a whopping 17 percent compared to 2024, with notable savings available for lesser-known islands like Dominica, where prices are down 21 percent, and Barbados, with a 17 percent decrease.

When it comes time to book flights, Kayak advises against purchasing tickets more than six months in advance, as prices are typically higher. Instead, travelers can set up a price alert on the platform to receive notifications when prices for their desired flights decrease. Once a favorable deal appears within six months of the trip, Kayak advises booking to lock in the savings.

The report also revealed that February is the cheapest month for travel, which is great news for those already dreaming of a winter escape. Airfare to warm-weather destinations such as Saint Lucia, Egypt, and Thailand is approximately 15 percent cheaper during this month.