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A new year brings fresh opportunities to book travel. According to Dollar Flight Club<\/a>, these destinations are among the cheapest places to fly in 2026 based on average domestic airfare deals.<\/p>\n Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: late January or September<\/p>\n Fort Lauderdale is well-suited to outdoor enthusiasts, offering warm weather, public beaches<\/a>, parks and easy access to the Everglades, according to U.S. News & World Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check Out: 5 Ways To Travel Like a Millionaire Without Spending Like One<\/a><\/p>\n For You: 6 Safe Accounts Proven To Grow Your Money Up To 13x Faster<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando, Florida<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $105<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: early May or mid-September<\/p>\n Beyond Walt Disney World<\/a> and other theme parks, Orlando has lakes, walking trails and nearby Cocoa Beach.<\/p>\n Chicago<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: April to May or September to October<\/p>\n Although Chicago is known for its deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, it also offers a melting pot of authentic ethnic food, per U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. Aside from eating, tourists can visit museums, shop and enjoy the city\u2019s nightlife.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $108<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: late April to June or early fall<\/p>\n Pittsburgh is known for its industrial history, but the city also has a growing arts scene, various museums and plenty of new restaurants, according to U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. Outdoor trails along the city\u2019s three rivers add to its travel appeal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dallas<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $129<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: late January to February or late August<\/p>\n Dallas offers museums<\/a>, cultural districts, parks and outdoor spaces. Its food scene is known for Tex-Mex and steak, but plenty of ethnic cuisine is also available, per U.S. News & World Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Charlotte, North Carolina<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: spring to fall<\/p>\n Everyone from art enthusiasts to NASCAR fans will find something of interest in Charlotte, per U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. It offers big city amenities paired with plenty of southern hospitality.<\/p>\n Detroit<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $119<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: May to September<\/p>\n Different areas of Detroit are in a state of revitalization and tourism helps support it, according to U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. Museums, historic buildings and the city\u2019s Riverwalk are all worthy of a visit.<\/p>\n Knoxville, Tennessee<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $104<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: spring to early fall<\/p>\n Knoxville has a walkable downtown with plenty of interesting shops, restaurants and access to the Tennessee River. Outside of the city, the Great Smoky Mountains<\/a> await.<\/p>\n Pensacola, Florida<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $108<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: September to October<\/p>\n Pensacola is well-known for its white-sand beaches and emerald waters. But it\u2019s also the oldest settlement in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. Visitors can explore museums filled with military history and take a tour of 12 historic properties in the Historic Pensacola Village.<\/p>\n Des Moines, Iowa<\/p>\n Average flight cost: $110<\/p>\n Optimal time to visit: spring to early summer<\/p>\n Although it may not be first on the list when it comes to vacation destinations, Des Moines offers plenty of family-friendly attractions, such as the Iowa State Capital, Living History Farms and Adventureland Resort.<\/p>\n More From GOBankingRates<\/p>\n This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com<\/a>: 10 Cheapest Places To Fly in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Adene Sanchez \/ Getty Images A new year brings fresh opportunities to book travel. 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