The cheapest travel destinations for Canadians in 2025

Travel? In this economy? With Canadians struggling to make ends meet, booking a flight might be the last thing on their minds. Luckily, there are destinations around the world that make travel more affordable to hopefully treat yourself to a vacation.

Online travel agency Skyscanner has unveiled its Travel Trends 2025 Report, including a list of the 10 cheapest spots to fly to.

“It’s clear that Canada is interested in the rise of culturally and historically rich destinations,” reads a news release. “With growing social media exposure and a desire for meaningful travel, these destinations offer the perfect blend of history, affordability, and adventure.”

Skyscanner used data from a commissioned survey of over 18,000 travellers and trusted industry insights to find the top 10 trending and best-value destinations for Canadians.

According to the report, the main factors determining wallet-friendly holiday destinations among Canucks were the cost of flights (71 per cent), the cost of hotels (64 per cent) and the cost of food and drink (37 per cent).

With that in mind, Skyscanner found travel destinations that have seen the biggest airfare price drops in Canada over the past year.

The top spot goes to Florence, Italy, which is described as “a dream for history buffs and art lovers” by the travel agency. Flights from Canada to the Italian tourist spot dropped by 29 per cent over the past year, according to the report.

Second place goes to Faro, Portugal, which saw a 28 per cent drop in airfare prices. Skyscanner says the town is known for its “stunning coastline, breathtaking cliffs, and golden beaches,” perfect for Canadians looking for an affordable sunny getaway.

Here’s the full list of the top 10 cheapest spots to fly to from Canada next year:

1. Florence, Italy: 29 per cent price drop 
2. Faro, Portugal: 28 per cent price drop 
3. Bogota, Colombia: 28 per cent price drop 
4. Madeira, Portugal: 28 per cent price drop 
5. Quito, Ecuador: 27 per cent price drop 
6. Reykjavik, Iceland: 21 per cent price drop 
7. Paris, France: 20 per cent price drop 
8. Rome, Italy: 19 per cent price drop 
9. Oslo, Norway: 18 per cent price drop 
10. Barcelona, Spain: 17 per cent price drop 

The report also revealed the top 10 trending travel destinations for Canadians in 2025.

“Canadians are increasingly drawn to culturally and historically rich destinations for 2025, seeking immersive experiences that combine natural beauty, unique traditions, and vibrant local cultures,” reads a new release.

Grand Turk Island in Turks and Caicos saw the biggest increase in searches over the past year (713 per cent search increase).

Cusco, Peru, took the second spot with a 163 per cent search increase.

Here’s the full list of the most popular places to travel in 2025 for Canadians:

1. Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, +713 per cent search increase 
2. Cusco, Peru: +163 per cent search increase 
3. Krabi, Thailand: +158 per cent search increase 
4. Madeira, Portugal: +153 per cent search increase 
5. Okinawa, Japan: +145 per cent search increase 
6. Tromsø, Norway: +127 per cent search increase 
7. Marrakesh, Morocco: +123 per cent search increase 
8. Florence, Italy: +115 per cent search increase 
9. San Antonio, USA: +99 per cent search increase
10. Colorado Springs, USA: +94 per cent search increase

Where do you plan on catching a flight next year?