Overview
- Going published its 2026 Top Airports and Airlines for Flight Deals on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, after analyzing more than 45,000 routes and deal alerts sent to members over a 12‑month period.
- Denver International Airport topped the list for domestic deals while Boston Logan led for international bargains, and American Airlines ranked first among full‑service U.S. carriers for domestic deal frequency.
- The company scored airports using a weighted formula — average price (30%), average deal savings on full‑service airlines (35%), and deal volume (35%) — and defined a “deal” by its Going Grade against historic route pricing.
- Going and its experts attribute the rankings to local competition and fare wars at certain hubs, noting that multiple carriers fighting for passengers tends to push prices down and create recurring deals.
- The report flags markets with few deals and higher fares — including Kahului (OGG), Anchorage (ANC) and Honolulu (HNL) — and notes the airline ranking excludes budget carriers, which limits how broadly the findings apply to all low‑fare options.