As the long weekend draws near, the air seems to be filled with some extra cheer. And why wouldn’t it be? With the summer coming to a close and the cool weather approaching fast, we’re all ready for a far-away getaway to reenergize ourselves and catch some respite from our hectic lives. And Indigenous Day weekend is the perfect time to take that much-deserved break.

But, there are still some of you out there that are yet to book your flights! With the holiday weekend just around the corner, flight fares are soaring and so is the rush to find and book a cheap flight at the very last minute. (Yikes!)

If you’re looking for ways to make your upcoming, long-weekend getaway an affordable one, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to find out how you can secure incredible last-minute flight deals for Indigenous Day 2019.

So, Why Are Flights on Columbus Day So Expensive?

Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, which makes it ideal for a long weekend vacation opportunity. This increases the demands for flights and thus high airfares. Also, tickets to any destination tend to become expensive if you don’t book your flight well in advance.

Five Ways to Get A Great Flight Deal

• Try to fly on a weekday and avoid booking weekend flights.

• Consider flying a budget airline and be sure to scope out their ongoing offers for the long weekend.

• Use promo codes to off-set the cost of your last minute flights.

• Pay attention to your emails. Holidays and long weekends are high-times for promotions, deals and discounts. And yes, that includes special offers from airlines, too!

• Opt for a layover. Sure. Non-stop flights are more convenient, but, tacking on just a few hours and/or a connecting flight to your journey, might save you a ton of money (so your wallet will thank you!).

Some Affordable Destinations

• San Francisco, California.
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Washington D.C.
• Savannah, Georgia
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Stowe, Vermont
• Big Sur, California
• Miami, Florida

Fun Facts!

1. The idea of Indigenous People’s Day was first conceived in 1977 during the United Nations International Conference Against Indigenous Populations.

2. October 14th also marks the celebration of Italian American heritage which was first observed in San Francisco in 1869.

3. Hawaii celebrates this day as Discovery Day.

4. The first Columbus Day was observed in 1937.