Book Halloween Flights & October 31 Travel Deals
Halloween falls on Friday, October 31 — making it one of the best Halloweens in recent years for a long-weekend travel trip. From Salem's month-long Haunted Happenings to Edinburgh's ancient Samhain festival, New Orleans' French Quarter Halloween, and Mexico City's Día de los Muertos on November 1–2, FareOptic helps you find the cheapest flights to the world's best Halloween destinations.
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Best US Cities to Fly to for Halloween
These US destinations offer the most immersive Halloween experiences — from Salem's witch trial history to New Orleans' haunted French Quarter.
Salem, Massachusetts
Haunted Happenings Festival — All of October
Salem is the undisputed Halloween capital of the USA — the site of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, with the entire month of October transformed into a month-long festival of haunted tours, witch museums, ghost walks, and costumed crowds on Derby Street. Halloween night in Salem is unlike anywhere else in the world.
Signature Halloween Experiences
Salem Witch Museum, Derby Wharf Ghost Tours, Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
New Orleans, Louisiana
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience & French Quarter Halloween
New Orleans takes Halloween seriously — the city's unique mix of Voodoo cultural heritage, above-ground cemeteries, haunted history, and the French Quarter's perpetual party atmosphere makes it a natural Halloween destination. The Voodoo Fest music festival often coincides with Halloween weekend.
Signature Halloween Experiences
French Quarter Cemetery Tours, Voodoo Fest, Haunted History Tours
New York City, New York
Greenwich Village Halloween Parade — One of the World's Largest
New York City's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade draws over 2 million spectators along 6th Avenue each October 31 — making it one of the largest Halloween parades in the world. The city's haunted attractions, escape rooms, and themed events fill the entire Halloween week.
Signature Halloween Experiences
Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, NYC haunted attractions, Central Park Halloween events
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah Halloween — America's Most Haunted City
Savannah is consistently ranked as the most haunted city in America. The city's Spanish moss-draped squares, historic cemeteries (Bonaventure Cemetery being the most famous), and antebellum architecture create an atmospheric Halloween backdrop unlike any modern city.
Signature Halloween Experiences
Bonaventure Cemetery, Ghost Tours of Savannah, Historic District Haunted Walk
Best International Halloween Destinations — Samhain, Dracula & Día de los Muertos
For an internationally minded Halloween, these destinations offer cultural celebrations that go far deeper than costumes and candy.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Samhain Halloween Festival
Edinburgh's Samhain festival reclaims Halloween's Celtic origins — the ancient Gaelic festival from which Halloween evolved. Edinburgh's haunted underground vaults, castle silhouette, Arthur's Seat, and atmospheric Old Town make it the most historically authentic place to celebrate Halloween.
Signature Experiences
Edinburgh Samhain Festival, Mary King's Close Underground Vaults, Castle Rock Ghost Tours
Transylvania, Romania
Dracula's Castle Halloween Night — Bran Castle
Bran Castle in Romania — the historical inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula — opens for special Halloween night events each October 31. Transylvania's medieval cities, Gothic churches, and misty Carpathian Mountains create a uniquely eerie backdrop for Halloween.
Signature Experiences
Bran Castle Dracula Halloween Night, Sighișoara Medieval Citadel, Corvin Castle
Derry, Northern Ireland
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival
Derry (Londonderry) hosts the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival — rated by National Geographic as one of the best Halloween events in the world. The city's walled historic centre transforms for a week-long festival of lantern parades, theatrical performances, and fireworks over the River Foyle.
Signature Experiences
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival, Derry's City Walls, Ghost Tours
Mexico City, Mexico
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead
Mexico City's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) runs November 1–2 — a UNESCO-recognised cultural celebration that beautifully honours deceased loved ones with marigold altars (ofrendas), sugar skulls, and processions through Coyoacán, Xochimilco, and Mixquic. A profound cultural experience timed perfectly after Halloween.
Signature Experiences
Coyoacán Día de los Muertos, Xochimilco floating altars, Mixquic cemetery candlelight ceremony
How to Book the Best Halloween Travel Deals
Halloween Falls on a Friday — Book a Long Weekend Trip
Halloween is Friday, October 31 — perfect for a 3-night Thursday to Sunday Halloween travel weekend. Book flights for October 30 (Thursday) through November 2 (Sunday) to catch both Halloween and the Day of the Dead in Mexico City.
Book Salem & New Orleans Early — October Fills Fast
Salem and New Orleans Halloween accommodations start selling out in July–August. October is Salem's single busiest month of the year — book flights and lodging by August for Halloween weekend.
Consider Derry and Edinburgh as Underrated European Halloween Alternatives
Derry and Edinburgh offer world-class Halloween festivals that most US travelers don't know about. Transatlantic fares to Edinburgh (EDI) or Belfast (BFS, near Derry) in late October are often cheaper than flights to the most popular warm-weather destinations.
Combine Halloween + Día de los Muertos in Mexico City
Mexico City offers a remarkable travel itinerary — Halloween night celebrations on October 31 and then Día de los Muertos on November 1–2. Direct flights from Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, and New York make Mexico City one of the best accessible Halloween + Day of the Dead combinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking Halloween travel deals and October 31 flights
When is Halloween?
Halloween is always October 31. In, Halloween falls on a Friday — creating an ideal Thursday-to-Sunday long weekend for Halloween travel. Halloween falls on a Saturday, which will be an even stronger travel weekend.
What is the best city to travel to for Halloween?
Salem, Massachusetts is the Halloween capital of the USA — the entire month of October is a festival. For international Halloween travel, Edinburgh (Scotland) hosts the Samhain festival (Halloween's Celtic origin), and Derry (Northern Ireland) hosts Banks of the Foyle, rated one of the world's best Halloween festivals by National Geographic.
What is Día de los Muertos and when does it happen?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a UNESCO-recognised Mexican cultural celebration honouring deceased loved ones. It runs from October 31 to November 2, with the main celebrations on November 1 (All Saints' Day) and November 2 (All Souls' Day). Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Michoacán host the most spectacular Día de los Muertos ceremonies.
How far in advance should I book Halloween flights?
Book Halloween flights by August for top destinations like Salem, New Orleans, and Edinburgh. Salem in particular fills up extremely early — the entire month of October is the busiest travel period for the city. Mexico City Halloween and Day of the Dead flights are more available but still benefit from 6–8 weeks advance booking.
What are the cheapest Halloween travel destinations?
For US domestic Halloween travel, Savannah (Georgia) is typically the most affordable — direct flights from Atlanta and Charlotte can be found for under $150. New Orleans is a mid-price option. Salem (served via Boston Logan) can be expensive in October due to extreme demand. Internationally, Mexico City and Derry offer excellent value.
Is New Orleans good for Halloween?
Yes — New Orleans is one of the best US cities for Halloween. The city's year-round haunted history, Voodoo cultural heritage, French Quarter party scene, and cemetery tour culture make every night feel somewhat like Halloween. The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience festival often falls on Halloween weekend, adding a major music event to the celebration.
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