Spring break is on the horizon—kids are getting antsy at school, and mom and dad are ready to duck out, too. We all want a fun trip but hopefully one that doesn’t bring infinite regrets when we later look at the credit card statement. A Dollar Flight Club report lists the 11 best spring break destinations for families on a budget. To create the list, the company looked at airport pricing trends over the last few years, considered which destinations appeal to families and which have the best weather and hotel rates this time of year and priced out some actual flight deals.
At No. 1 is Montego Bay, Jamaica. Here, families can find budget-friendly, all-inclusive resorts and fun activities like river tubing and swimming on warm beaches. There are free spots like Montego Bay Marine Park and plenty of affordable locally-made souvenirs.
Actual flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Montego Bay, $270 (February 28–March 5, 2025)
Coming in second place is a city that’s not unexpected: Orlando, Florida. Theme parks here may not necessarily be budget-friendly, but families can skip a park hopper pass and just park one day, bringing in their own snacks and water bottles. Choosing an off-campus hotel saves money, especially if the hotel runs a free shuttle to the parks.
Actual flight deal: NYC (JFK) to Orlando, $89 (March 15–22, 2025)
At No. 3 is Cancún, Mexico, another place with reasonably priced all-inclusive resorts. Families can shave money off day trip excursions by booking with local providers instead of through the resorts. Public beaches like Playa Delfines are free, and some fancy resorts may sell an affordable day pass to their amenities so you can access their pools and restaurants without staying with them.
Actual flight deal: Dallas (DFW) to Cancún, $200 (March 12–17, 2025)
The full list of affordable spring break destinations for families:
1. Montego Bay, Jamaica
2. Orlando, Florida
3. Cancún, Mexico
4. San Diego, California
5. Aruba
6. Phoenix, Arizona
7. San Jose, Costa Rica
8. Big Bear, California
9. Nassau, Bahamas
10. Keystone, Colorado
11. Kona, Hawai’i