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Looking for a quick, year-end getaway? You’ve come to the right place.
Even though there are just a few months of the year remaining, there is still plenty of time to hop on one of these layover-free flights.
Pro tip: make sure to pack a neck pillow, eye mask, and reliable headphones — especially if you’re taking an international flight.
Explore another city:
- Amsterdam | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Go from one capital city to another when you fly to the Netherlands, which is home to an elaborate canal system, the Van Gogh Museum, and Golden Age architecture. Flights run three times per week.
- London | British Airways and Virgin Atlantic | Hopping across the pond has never been easier with both airlines offering nonstop flights multiple times per week.
- Los Angeles | Multiple airlines | Nothing beats a trip to Hollywood.
- Mexico City | Aeromexico | Bonus points if you make it during Dia de los Muertos.
- Monterrey | Spirit Airlines | This colorful, not-too-crowded city is home to the famous downtown Macroplaza and the Faro del Comercio monument.
- Nashville | American Airlines and Southwest Airlines | You can find some of the best parts of Austin — think: Barbecue and live music — in a new light in Nashville.
- New Orleans | American Airlines and Southwest Airlines | Take it easy in the Big Easy.
- New York City | American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue Airways | Feel alive in the City that Never Sleeps.
- San Diego | Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines | Much like Austin, San Diego tends to be relatively warm year-round, making it a great destination to escape the colder months.
Go from coast to coast:
- Baltimore | Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines | Visit the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” see a Baltimore Ravens game, or explore the colorful harbor.
- Boston | American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways | Take a trip to one of the original US cities, which is home to the Boston Tea Party Museum, the Freedom Trail, and the USS Constitution Museum.
- Charleston | Southwest Airlines | Lose yourself in this South Carolina port city, which was founded in 1670 and is surrounded by historic architecture.
- Long Beach | Southwest Airlines | Are you well-qualified to represent the LBC? You might be after a quick trip to these California beaches.
- Portland | Alaska Airlines | Don’t miss the world’s largest indie bookstore, Portland’s many microbreweries, and thriving food scene.
- San Francisco | Alaska Airlines and United Airlines | The Golden Gate Bridge, colorful architecture, and a creepy visit to Alcatraz Island await in San Fran.
- San Jose | Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines | This bay area hub is in the heart of Silicon Valley.
- Sarasota | Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air | Hit the gulf coast’s sandy beaches.
Head to the Great White North:
- Calgary | WestJet | This Alberta city is the “Cowtown” of Canada (hey, FTWtoday), with a strong sense of western culture.
- Montréal | Air Canada | Starting May 3, 2024 | Voulez-vous aller à Montréal? Say “bonjour” to the Paris of North America when you visit this charming city.
- Toronto | Air Canada | Visit the capital city of Ontario, which is home to ~3 million Canadians and the iconic CN Tower.
- Vancouver | Air Canada | The largest city in British Columbia, Vancouver is known for its harbors, art scene, and being a bustling filming location.
Hit the beach:
- Cancun | American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Sun Country
- Honolulu | Hawaiian Airlines | Hawaii is the ultimate spot for a beach vacay.
- Miami | American Airlines and Southwest Airlines | ...followed by Miami.
- Montego Bay | American Airlines (Ending 2024) | A Jamaican vacation to Montego Bay will allow you to sit back and relax on the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Nassau | American Airlines (Ending March 2024) | The Bahamas are the ultimate destination for beach relaxation — there’s a reason Nassau is known as “Paradise Island.”
Make it a mountain getaway:
- Boise | Alaska Airlines | Explore Idaho’s capital city through the forests and peaks.
- Montrose | Southwest Airlines | This petite mountain municipality is famous for its rugged canyons.
- Seattle | Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines | Grab a coffee and take a hike in the Emerald City.
- Taos | Taos Air | Taos’ ski slopes tend to have the best snow coverage from January to March.
- Vail | American Airlines | The best time to ski in Vail falls from December to March.
Make it quick:
- Dallas | American Airlines (DSL), JSX (DAL), and Southwest Airlines (DAL) | You could be in Dallas in as little as an hour.
- El Paso | American Airlines (Ending Feb. 2024) and Southwest Airlines | Sun City is but an hour and a half away.
- Houston | Southwest Airlines (HOU) and United Airlines (IAH) | H-Town is less than an hour flight away.
- Phoenix | American Airlines and Southwest Airlines | ABIA can get you to Phoenix in just two hours.
- Santa Fe | American Airlines | Explore the pueblos of New Mexico with this upcoming direct flight.