With these gas prices, you may be wondering if finding cheap destinations is possible this April. The good news is, we’re not going to let these gas prices stop us from finding happiness through traveling this spring.
There’s still time to plan a trip cheap vacation. We know this because we’ve done the legwork for you.
Here’s a list of cheap destinations to travel to for less than $400 round-trip this April.
Editor’s Note: Please check all updated travel advisories and adhere to all testing requirements and mask mandates, if you decide to travel this fall.
1. Guatemala City, Guatemala For As Low As $102 Round-Trip
This flight deal comes just in time as we recently reported that Guatemala is growing in popularity among Black travelers. There are many reasons, including the fact that there’s so much to do and see. But the main reason is the Central American country is a place where Black travelers feel safe.
Y’all! This might be the best deal we’ve seen in a while.
Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston are all cities that you can travel from to get to Guatemala for less than $200 round-trip, according to Skyscanner.
The cheapest flight leaves from Miami on April 4 through April 11 for just $102 round-trip on Frontier Airlines.
2. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands For As Low As $115 Round-Trip
Do you want to experience the beach life in the Caribbean, but not interested in traveling too far? The U.S. Virgin Islands is the perfect destination this April.
It’s hard to choose between St. Thomas and St. Croix, as both destinations will give you lots of sunshine, beautiful blue water, and adventure, but St. Thomas takes the lead when it comes to affordability. Kayak data shows St. Thomas has better average hotel prices.
According to Skyscanner, East Coast cities, including Boston, New York, Miami, and Washington, D.C. have the best flight deals. All the listed cities can get you to St. Thomas for less than $200 round-trip.
Atlanta has the best option thanks to Frontier, where a round-trip ticket can be purchased for as low as $116. There is a long layover in Orlando with this flight option.
3. Philipsburg, Sint Maarten For As Low As $155 Round-Trip
Here’s a deal you don’t see every day: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten for the low. We’re talking a ton of cities for less than $250 listed on Skyscanner.
Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch side of the island where it’s easy to fall in love with the beauty and island’s simplicity.
Everything you need, including the beach, shopping, and exploring the local culture is all available at your fingertips, and you don’t have to travel far.
Great Bay Beach is great for relaxing while Little Bay Beach is perfect for snorkeling. If you’re traveling solo, the boardwalk is where you can meet people if you’re feeling social because it’s full of a ton of bars, restaurants, and stores.
The cheapest departure city is Fort Lauderdale. Use April 2 through April 9 as your travel dates in Skyscanner for a round-trip ticket for $155 round-trip.
4. Oranjestad, Aruba For As Low As $206 Round-Trip
Aruba is another island home to beautiful beaches, as well as natural bridges, caves, and rock formations. For nature lovers, there’s no better destination.
The first stop on your itinerary should be soaking the sun at Eagle Beach in Oranjestad, which is ranked among one of the best beaches on the island.
If you want more excitement in your life, Aruba offers snorkeling, parasailing, as well as the opportunity to explore the island in a submarine.
If you’re in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Detroit, or Philadelphia, you can get to Aruba for less than $350, according to Skyscanner.
However, Fort Lauderdale wins again for snatching the best deal.
Use April 2 through April 9 as your travel dates when exploring in Skyscanner. We found a nonstop flight for $206 round-trip.
5. Lisbon, Portugal For As Low As $365 Round-Trip
There’s so much to love about Lisbon. For starters, the coastal European city boasts an estimated 290 days of sunshine a year – inarguably making it one of the happiest places in Europe.
It’s a vibrant city, fueled by the city’s diversity in cultures – especially as it relates to the diaspora.
Lisbon is a popular city but April is a great time to go as it’s right before the busy summer travel season picks up. You’ll avoid large crowds and the sweltering summer season.
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Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Miami all have round-trip flights for less than $400 round-trip but Newark, New Jersey is the cheapest option.
Use April 4 through April 12 as your travel dates in Skyscanner for a round-trip ticket for $365.
