In 2025, airfare prices will decrease from Japan to St. Lucia.

• While international airfare is decreasing compared to the previous year, domestic U.S. tickets are pricier, according to Hopper.
• In recent years, the capacity of airlines to transport passengers to popular destinations like Japan from the U.S. has been increased.
• The big spikes in demand that occurred after the pandemic are not anticipated to recur.

If you're open to traveling long distances, you might have a chance to plan an international trip this year.

According to data from flight-tracking company Hopper, long-haul trips are currently more affordable than they were last year.

The number of flights between the U.S. and Asia has decreased by 11% this year compared to the previous year, with an average cost of $1,087 and a 6% increase in capacity from 2024. On the other hand, flights to Europe have decreased by 6% to an average cost of $754, according to Hopper data.

The cost of flights to Africa and the Middle East has remained the same as last year, while flights to South America have decreased by 4% to $685, and flights to Mexico and Central America from the U.S. have increased by 9% to $469.

As a result of aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus, domestic U.S. ticket prices are increasing, with airlines being more cautious about capacity growth in the country.

As airlines have increased capacity to popular destinations and demand growth has leveled out compared with post-pandemic surges, cheaper international trips are now available. However, fares were higher during the pandemic due to labor and aircraft shortages.

Last year, Europe fares were at their lowest in years due to airlines increasing their capacity.

Scott Keyes, founder of Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights), stated that there is no pent-up demand left at this stage.

The surge in international visitors to Japan in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching nearly 33.4 million people, can be attributed to the favorable exchange rates for travelers using U.S. dollars in many countries, including Japan.

In the past three years, the cheapest flights to Asia can be found on travel-search sites, with a surge in customer interest, according to Kayak. The cities with the largest percentage increases in searches are Tokyo, Sapporo, and Osaka.

Kayak reported that airfare prices have decreased across the Caribbean, with a 21% reduction in ticket prices to Dominica, and a 17% decrease in ticket prices to Barbados and St. Lucia compared to the previous year.

Airlines have capitalized on the trend of travelers being more interested in business class in 2025, which was kicked off by carriers like .

The number of searches for four-digit business class fares has increased by 19% compared to the previous year, according to Kayak.