Country rankings

Cheapest Countries to Fly To

South Africa has the highest Average Price ($540), followed by Japan ($500) and Iceland ($430). Portugal has the lowest ($300).

Travel14 countries · 5 metricsUpdated Feb 14, 2025Original page
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Average Price

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one country; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
$365
Middle half $325 – $415
Average
$380
14 countries
Lowest (best)
$300
Spain
Highest (worst)
$540
South Africa

Data

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14 countries · # = rank by Average Price
#
1SpainLas Palmas$300October-MarchBoston to Las Palmas for $250 USDLook for midweek flights—prices often drop significantly
1PortugalFunchal$300April-MayMiami to Funchal for $260 USDUse layovers in Lisbon to save on airfare
3MoroccoMarrakech$310March-April, October-NovemberLAX to Marrakech for $280 USDWatch for budget airlines from major hubs like Paris or Madrid
4CzechiaPrague$320May, SeptemberWashington, DC, to Prague for $300 USDCheck alternative airports like Vienna or Berlin for cheaper fares
5GreeceAthens$340April-June, September-OctoberBoston to Athens for $320 USDLook for deals on off-peak ferries to nearby islands
6AustriaVienna$350March-May, DecemberSeattle to Vienna for $330 USDExplore nearby destinations like Bratislava for day trips
7ItalyCatania$360May-June, September-OctoberPhiladelphia to Catania for $340 USDUse Sicily as a base to explore nearby towns like Taormina and Mount Etna
8HungaryBudapest$370April-May, DecemberChicago to Budapest for $350 USDBook thermal bath experiences in advance to avoid long queues
9CroatiaSplit$380May-June, SeptemberMiami to Split for $350 USDUse ferries to explore nearby islands like Hvar and Brač
10FranceNantes$400April-May, OctoberNYC to Nantes for $380 USDUse Nantes as a gateway to explore the Loire Valley
11United KingdomGlasgow$420April-May, AugustLos Angeles to Glasgow for $400 USDExplore Scotland’s scenic Highlands by booking day trips
12IcelandReykjavik$430February-March, July-AugustOrlando to Reykjavik for $410 USDTake advantage of free stopovers in Iceland when flying with Icelandair
13JapanTokyo$500March-April, October-NovemberSeattle to Tokyo for $480 USDUse the Japan Rail Pass to explore multiple cities
14South AfricaCape Town$540November-MarchWashington, DC, to Cape Town for $520 USDLook for safari-and-flight packages to nearby game reserves

What correlates with Average Price?

Pearson r against 2,000 other country metrics sharing at least 10 countries. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Average Price tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. WDI Non-Partner ViolenceMost Dangerous Countries for Women
    r = +0.91 · very strong · n = 13
    Plot
  2. % of GDPStock Market Capitalization by Country
    r = +0.86 · very strong · n = 13
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  3. OtherReligious People by Country
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot
  4. Coal ConsumptionEnergy Consumption by Country
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 12
    Plot
  5. Individuals at Risk and Poor ($1.9/Day)Flooding by Country
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 12
    Plot
  6. Total VegansVeganism by Country
    r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 10
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Average Price tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Avg Income Saved in Most Recent YearPersonal Savings Rate by Country
    r = −0.79 · very strong · n = 10
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  2. International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by CountryA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot
  3. Deceased Donors per Million PopulationOrgan Donation Rates by Country
    r = −0.78 · very strong · n = 12
    Plot
  4. Date of InformationHome Ownership by Country
    r = −0.78 · very strong · n = 13
    Plot
  5. Temperature ChangeHottest Countries in the World
    r = −0.76 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot
  6. Happy Planet Index ScoreHappy Planet Index by Country
    r = −0.73 · very strong · n = 14
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Quick answers

Which country has the highest Average Price?
South Africa has the highest Average Price, at $540, followed by Japan ($500) and Iceland ($430).
Which country has the lowest Average Price?
Portugal has the lowest Average Price, at $300.
What is the median Average Price across countries?
The median is $365 across the 14 countries with data.
Where does this cheapest countries to fly to data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Report: The 30 Cheapest Places to Fly in 2025 - Dollar Flight Club; These Are 12 Of The Cheapest Places To Fly All Year Round - The Travel; The Cheapest Travel Destinations In the World - BeMyTravelMuse; Find deals on flights from the United States - Kayak.