Exciting New Airline Routes for Sun Seekers and Snow Lovers This December

As the holiday season takes off, airlines are rolling out new routes to cater to travelers seeking warm beaches or snowy mountain escapes. Whether you’re dreaming of the Caribbean, the South Pacific, or a ski getaway, December brings a host of new flight options to make your travel plans easier.

New Flights to the South Pacific and Australia

Delta Air Lines and Fiji Airways are expanding their reach to the South Pacific with two major new routes.

• Delta will launch nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, starting December 4. The flights, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, will depart L.A. at 11:05 p.m., landing in Brisbane at 8 a.m. two days later. Tickets start at $1,000 one way.
• Fiji Airways will connect Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nadi, Fiji, beginning December 10. The 14-hour flights will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing DFW at 9:55 p.m. and arriving in Fiji at 5:20 a.m. two days later. Economy fares start at $529 one way.

Beach Getaways for Winter Sun

American, Delta, and United Airlines are adding multiple flights to tropical destinations this holiday season:

• American Airlines will introduce Saturday-only nonstops to Saint Vincent from its Charlotte and New York JFK hubs starting December 7, with fares as low as $198 one way.
• New daily flights from Miami to La Romana in the Dominican Republic will begin December 5, with tickets starting at $129 one way.
• Delta returns to Mazatlán, Mexico, with flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul starting December 19 and Los Angeles beginning December 21.
• United Airlines will launch daily flights from Newark to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, starting December 19, with fares beginning at $274 one way.

Fresh Routes to Palm Springs

Desert-bound travelers will have new ways to reach Palm Springs this winter, with Delta, Frontier, Porter Airlines, and United introducing flights:

• Delta will operate Saturday-only flights from New York JFK beginning December 21, with fares starting at $149 one way.
• Frontier will connect Denver and San Francisco to Palm Springs starting December 13, with tickets as low as $49 one way.
• Porter Airlines launches a new route from Toronto Pearson on December 12, with fares starting at $67 one way.
• United introduces its first-ever nonstop from Washington D.C.’s Dulles airport to Palm Springs starting December 19, with tickets beginning at $274 one way.

Ski Season Flights for Winter Sports Enthusiasts

Airlines are also ramping up flights to top ski destinations:

• Alaska Airlines adds daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to Kelowna, Canada, starting December 19, with fares from $128 one way.
• Frontier connects Vail, Colorado, to multiple cities, including Dallas-Fort Worth (starting December 16), Denver (December 15), and San Francisco (December 21), with fares starting as low as $25 one way.
• United launches daily flights between Washington Dulles and Salt Lake City, Utah, beginning December 19, with fares starting at $309 one way.

Semi-Private Options for Luxury Travelers

For those seeking a more exclusive travel experience, semi-private operators are expanding their offerings:

• Aero will begin flights from Los Angeles’ Van Nuys Airport to Rifle, Colorado (near Aspen), on December 18. Fares for this premium service start at $1,950 one way.
• Advanced Air introduces nearly daily flights from Albuquerque to Angel Fire, New Mexico, starting December 8, with fares as low as $85 one way.

Plan Your Escape

With so many new options launching this December, planning a holiday getaway or a winter escape has never been easier. Whether you’re heading for the beaches of the Caribbean or the slopes of Colorado, these routes offer something for every traveler. Secure your tickets now, and get ready for a memorable winter adventure.

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