Winter break trips from Austin
Where to go from Austin over winter break: fares for Christmas week (December 19 to 26) and New Year's week (December 26 to January 2), for warm beaches, ski trips and holiday cities.
Saved round trips for Christmas week (Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2026) and New Year's week (Dec 26 – Jan 2, 2027).
Cheapest right now: Denver $199 · Phoenix $216 · Fort Lauderdale $254
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Fares observed October 12 – 14, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Austin
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancun (CUN) | Caribbean beaches and the Hotel Zone, with Tulum and Playa del Carmen an hour or two south | $527 (airline $556) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Punta Cana (PUJ) | Long white-sand beaches and easy all-inclusive resorts | $692 (airline $730) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Aruba (AUA) | Dry, sunny and outside the hurricane belt, so it is a safe bet most of the year | $601 (airline $636) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| San Juan (SJU) | Old San Juan, beaches and the rainforest, with no passport needed from the US | $555 (airline $585) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Montego Bay (MBJ) | Jamaica's resort coast around Montego Bay and Negril | $693 (airline $731) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Nassau (NAS) | Nassau and Paradise Island, a short flight from the East Coast | $410 (airline $433) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | Puerto Vallarta's Pacific beaches and a walkable old town | $629 (airline $664) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Los Cabos (SJD) | Los Cabos, desert coast, resorts and whale watching in winter | $581 (airline $614) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Guanacaste (LIR) | Guanacaste's Pacific beaches in Costa Rica | $556 (airline $587) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki and the North Shore on Oahu | $901 (airline $950) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Maui / Kahului (OGG) | Maui's beaches, the Road to Hana and Haleakalā | $984 (airline $1,039) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Orlando (MCO) | Orlando's theme parks | $306 (airline $323) | Dec 26, 2026–Jan 2, 2027 | Check prices |
| Miami (MIA) | Miami Beach, warm water and a big food and nightlife scene | $335 (airline $353) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Fort Lauderdale beaches and an easy base for cruises | $254 (airline $268) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Phoenix and Scottsdale, warm and sunny all winter | $216 (airline $228) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Palm Springs (PSP) | Palm Springs, desert sun, pools and mid-century style | $472 (airline $497) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Denver (DEN) | Denver, the gateway to Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone | $199 (airline $209) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | Salt Lake City, under an hour from a dozen ski resorts | $339 (airline $358) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Jackson (JAC) | Jackson Hole, with steep terrain right next to the airport | $643 (airline $680) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Vail (EGE) | Vail and Beaver Creek, about 35 miles from the airport | $684 (airline $723) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Vancouver, about two hours from Whistler | $701 (airline $739) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
| New York (JFK) | New York's holiday lights, windows and shows | $567 (airline $598) | Dec 19–26, 2026 | Check prices |
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