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Deal alert! Why shoulder season is a great time to book a trip

Brittany Jones-Cooper

In the travel world, September and October are known as shoulder season, a time of year when the weather is still decent, crowds are smaller and costs go down. In fact, Hopper, a flight prediction site, says the average airfare for a domestic round-trip flight is now $214 – 5.6% lower than the same time last year.

After a busy summer of travel, shoulder season is when many people start nestling back into their daily routines at home. It’s also when travel companies try to bring in as much revenue as they can before the off-season begins. Here at Yahoo Finance, we know that now is the perfect time of year to score some amazing travel deals. Here’s a list of offers and coupon codes from travel companies trying to get your attention.

Airlines

JetBlue

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Prices for domestic flights have dropped this fall, and JetBlue (JBLU) is leading the charge. The airline’s two-day sale wraps up at 11:59 pm on Sept. 8. Some of the deals include a one-way ticket from Washington DC, to Orlando, Fla. for just $89; New York to Oakland, Calif., for $129; and Nashville, Tenn., to Boston for $79. In most cases, travel must take place between Sept. 15 and Dec. 15, 2016.

Southwest

Not to be outdone, Southwest (LUV) is also advertising super low airfare. After a quick scan we were able to find $49 one-way flights from Spokane, Wash., to Boise, Idaho; Chicago to Indianapolis; and Raleigh-Durham, NC, to Atlanta. There are also dozens of flights available for under $100, including Los Angeles to Denver for just $97. Travelers must book by Sept.19, and all travel in the US must take place between Sept. 20, 2016, and March 18, 2017.

Hotels

Hotels.com

Get up to a $100 rebate by using the code REBATES16. The rebate is based on how many nights you book and how much you spend. For instance, if you stay five nights and spend $200, you are entitled to a $30 rebate. Those spending $650 on 12 nights are eligible for a $100 rebate. The offer is valid for reservations booked online from Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016 by 11:59 pm.

Choice Hotels

The early bird gets the worm, or in this scenario, the discount. Choice Hotels is offering 20% off when you reserve and pay for your next trip at least seven days in advance. Choice properties include Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites and Sleep Inn.

Homeaway

Over the course of two weekends, Austin City Limits (ACL) will bring together 130 bands, including mega stars like Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Kygo and Major Lazer. If you’ve purchased tickets for the event and plan to rent lodging through HomeAway, you can get access to HomeAway’s exclusive backstage lounge for you and three friends. The music festival will run Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Oct. 7-9.

Packages

Orbitz

Every dollar saved is important when you’re booking an expensive vacation package. Now on Orbitz, travelers can save $100 after spending $1,500 when they use the promo code 100VACA. A four-night minimum stay is required, and you must book by Sept. 15 and travel by Jan. 31, 2017.

Travelocity

Travelers can get $100 off select vacation packages by using the coupon code TravelocityPkg100 if they spend $1,500 on at least a four-night stay. The travel dates must be between now and Dec. 31, 2016.

Rental cars

Alamo

There is no better way to celebrate shoulder season than taking a roadtrip. If you book a compact through mid-sized car, you can get a free single upgrade using the coupon code AU5235ASJ. The offer is good on rentals reserved and picked up by Sept. 30 for travel through Oct. 29, 2016.

Avis

A quick three-day weekend is an easy way to stay energized, and it just got cheaper. By using the coupon code MUWA015, drivers will receive $15 off a three-day rental. And using the code MUWA016 will earn you $20 off of a four-day rental. Use that money you saved to fill up the gas tank or buy some snacks for the road!

Brittany is a writer at Yahoo Finance.

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