Summer Travel Trends: Delta’s Top 10 International Destinations for 2024

Delta Air Lines has announced its most extensive international flight schedule ever for the summer of 2024. In preparation for Memorial Day, the airline released an annual list of its most popular international destinations, compiled from search data on its website. This list highlights the cities that customers are most interested in traveling to between May and August.

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The top 10 most searched destinations indicate that U.S. travelers are particularly interested in Mediterranean cities, with Athens seeing the highest increase in interest—a 248% jump in searches compared to the previous year. The traditionally popular cities of London, Paris, and Rome continue to lead the list, while Dublin, Barcelona, and Vancouver have been added as new entries this year.

Searches for these top destinations have surged by more than 150% from 2023, signifying a robust demand for international travel. This increase follows 11 of the airline’s most significant sales days ever, all occurring within this year.

Top 10 Most Popular Destinations for Summer 2024:

1. London
2. Paris
3. Rome
4. Athens
5. Cancun
6. Amsterdam
7. Tokyo
8. Dublin
9. Barcelona
10. Vancouver

In the domestic market, the most sought-after destinations (excluding Delta hubs) are Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami, and Honolulu. These locations reflect the ongoing demand for sunny locales and cities that are hosting major sporting events this summer.

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This year, Delta’s network includes over 290 destinations across more than 50 countries. Summer highlights also feature new services to Venice, Tulum, and Naples, starting in May. Customers can book their vacations through Delta Vacations.