The top trending destinations are those that saw the largest rise in searches when compared to pre-pandemic 2019. Zanzibar in Tanzania and Malé in the Maldives dominate the list followed by Maputo in Mozambique, Cairo in Egypt and Los Angeles in the United States.
Solo travel has seen a surge – and not just for business travellers. In 2022, those looking to travel alone are heading for beach-friendly destinations or noisy and vibrant cities, such as Zanzibar and London, United Kingdom.
From the top 200 most-searched destinations, the density of hotels versus searches was analyzed to identify the places that may not be the first that comes to mind when planning a trip but should certainly not be missed. These include Shanghai, China and New Delhi, India while Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam also makes a surprise appearance.
For those hoping to see the world without emptying their wallet, Cheapflights also reveals the destinations where the cost of flights and hotels are considerably less than most other places. This includes popular cities such as Bangkok, Thailand and more off-the-beaten yet still trendy places such as Istanbul, Turkey.
As more countries ease travel restrictions for South African travellers, Cheapflights expects searches across a wider array of destinations.
