Bucket-list destinations are closer than ever for jetsetters this summer, as new research from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, reveals that flights to nearly half of the 150 most-searched summer holiday destinations from the UK have dropped in price compared to last year. Want to find out more about cheap summer flights? Read on.

Whether it’s a sun-swept stop in Alicante or a European summer city break in Munich, KAYAK’s Travel Check-in: Summer Savings 2025 report shows there’s money to be saved, whatever the holiday.

Asian adventure or sun-drenched Mediterranean?

According to the data, Asia is having a moment this summer. Nearly half of all the destinations in the top 10 most-searched are in the region, with Bangkok and Manila leading as the top two, both with return flights that are the same or cheaper than last year.

For beach-seeking holiday-goers, Alicante and Malaga hold high rankings in the trending searches, with 8% and 9% decreases in price from last year, respectively. This summer could also be the perfect opportunity for travellers to take that long-awaited trip to Japan, as Tokyo flights are seeing an average 4% decrease in price compared to last year.

KAYAK’S TOP 10 MOST-SEARCHED DESTINATIONS THIS SUMMER

Up-and-coming getaways

With over two-thirds (68%) of Brits looking for somewhere new for their next holiday*, KAYAK’s data also reveals that lesser-travelled locations are increasingly on people’s radars this summer. For anyone looking to step away from the beaten track, it’s time to seize the opportunity before others catch on. Cheap summer flights 

TOP 10 TOP TRENDING FOR SUMMER 2025 FROM KAYAK

Best time to travel this summer

Based on KAYAK’s findings, June and September are the best times to fly without breaking the bank. In late July, international return flight prices from the UK reach an average of £791, compared to just £491 in mid-June and £233 in September. In fact, the busiest days for British travellers to fly out will be July 18 and 19 2025, according to the data. The same trend can be seen in domestic flights, with an average return flight price of £118 in late July, compared to £94 in mid-June and £93 by mid-September.

Rachel Mumford, KAYAK UK Travel Expert, said:

“Winter’s chill is fading, and wanderlust is heating up, and the great news is that so many sought-after destinations are seeing drops in prices this summer.

“Though the peak season is upon us, KAYAK’s equipped with an array of tools that can help travel-seekers ensure they’re getting the best possible travel advice and deals for their long-awaited summer getaway. For instance, our Best Time to Travel tool allows travellers to tap into our data and deduce the best times to get the whole package: good weather, avoiding crowds, and saving on costs.”