Orlando Is the No. 1 Spring Break Destination for Affordable Airfare

Everyone’s searching for cheap flights to Orlando.

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Spring break is just around the corner. Depending on where you live — and your tolerance for cold weather — you may be more than ready to escape the seemingly endless winter and spend a few days in 80-plus-degree temperatures. But, simultaneously, you might be hoping to keep costs low. 

According to recent data collected by Spirit Airlines, you wouldn’t be the only one. 

The low-cost carrier just released its list of the most searched spring break destinations for 2025, and Orlando took the No.1 spot.

Orlando is famously home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront promenade, The Strip, features a range of boutiques, restaurants, and bars, and both Las Vegas and Miami are far from lacking in cultural experiences. San Juan, on the other hand, boasts reliably warm weather — but you should still set aside a day or two to explore the cobblestoned streets and colonial buildings in the historic part of the city.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Las Vegas; Miami; and San Juan; rounded out the top five cities — demonstrating a clear trend among travelers. “The five most searched destinations on spirit.com show that travelers are seeking a blend of sun, relaxation, and adventure across major U.S. metros and the Caribbean to create a memorable spring break,” the company said in a press release provided to Travel + Leisure. 

Rana Ghosh, senior vice president and chief transformation officer at Spirit Airlines, also added that these are all places where warmer weather meets “major entertainment options.” So even if the fluctuating March and early April forecasts don’t allow for picture-perfect pool or beach days, spring breakers of all ages will still have plenty of options to fill their vacation. 

Spirit notes that the destinations were ranked based on web searches made between Jan. 9, and Feb. 5, 2025, with users looking at travel dates between March 1 and April 19, 2025. 

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