To tweak a line from famous Torontonian Drake, \u201cstarted from here and now we\u2019re at the bottom.\u201d<\/p>\n
So much for New Yorkers\u2019 reputations as discerning and cultured citizens of the world, when it comes to International travel, as Toronto, Canada, was ranked the most popular destination among Empire Staters, according to United Airlines\u2019 list of the most booked international hubs by state for 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n And we weren\u2019t the only ones with maple syrup on the brain \u2014 Tennessee, Wisconsin and Minnesota also preferred The Big Smoke when it came to traveling abroad.<\/p>\n Tokyo was the No. 1 choice for the greatest number of states, with 19 preferring to jet to the Big Mikan, including California, Washington, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine and Hawaii.<\/p>\n When it comes to International travel, Toronto, Canada ranked the most popular destination among Empire Staters, according to United Airline\u2019s list of the most booked international hubs by state for 2025. jdross75 \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Toronto was the number one international destination for United passengers based in New York. surangaw \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n This might seem like an odd choice for the Northeast and Southern states, but it turns out that Tokyo is a major destination due to the sheer number of direct flights to Narita, which is often used as a gateway to the rest of Asia.<\/a><\/p>\n In addition, US trips to Japan \u2014 which was named Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler\u2019s top destination of the year \u2014experienced a serious surge over the summer of 2025, placing Japan ahead of Paris as the top destination for American tourists.<\/a><\/p>\n Due to the weakness of the Yen compared to the US dollar, the Land Of The Rising Sun is shockingly affordable, as Tokyo Disney Resort tickets cost around a fourth<\/a> of the price of Walt Disney World in Florida.<\/p>\n Tokyo was another travel hotspot this year. Stockbym \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Following close behind was Cancun with 14 states, most of which were situated in the Southwest, Mountain West and Midwest. Travel experts have attributed <\/a>the popularity of this Mexican coastal mecca to its affordable prices, all-inclusive resorts, and tropical climate.<\/p>\n \u201cCancun from places that are cold does not surprise me,\u201d wrote A View From the Wing<\/a> contributor Gary Leff.<\/p>\n Coming in third with six states was London, while Vancouver and Toronto tied for fourth place with four states \u2014 including NY \u2014 booking it more than any other international destination.<\/p>\n