Ahead of Memorial Day, Delta released its third annual list of most-searched international summer destinations, revealing which cities are top of mind as people make their 2025 summer travel plans.
London, Paris and Rome are once again at the top of the list for most-searched international destinations, with searches for Paris growing by approximately 16 percent compared to last year.
Tokyo, Japan moved up on the list from #7 to #6, with a 54 percent increase in searches compared to last year. And Lisbon, Portugal joined the top 10 list for the first time, overtaking Vancouver thanks to a 6.5 percent increase in searches since this time last year.
Following are the 10 most searched destinations, based on search data gathered from Delta.com and the Fly Delta App.
- London, England
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Cancun, Mexico
- Athens, Greece
- Tokyo, Japan
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dublin, Ireland
- Barcelona, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
On the domestic front, the top 10 most-searched destinations include New York City, Atlanta, Orlando, Las Vegas, Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Minneapolis, Detroit and Honolulu. Many of these are Delta hubs, to more than 300 destinations across six continents.
For more information and to view the latest flight deals, visit Delta.com.
A Flight to Nonstop Daylight: Midsummer in Scandinavia
In other Delta news, the carrier will fly nonstop to Copenhagen and Stockholm and to over 35 destinations across Scandinavia through its partnership with SAS this summer.
Incentive planners, here’s a summer destination that lands well north of tropical beaches: As the sun dips low but never disappears, Scandinavia comes alive during Midsummer in late June, when locals celebrate with flower crowns, outdoor feasts, bonfires amid the watercolor hues of nearly endless daylight near the Arctic Circle.
Midsummer in Dalarna, Sweden feels like stepping into a Swedish fairy tale with its charming cottages, flower-crowned dancers and crystal-clear lakes reflecting the sunset for hours on end. Visitors are welcome to join locals for the celebrations, including raising the maypole and dancing to folk music.
Denmark celebrates Sankt Hans Aften during the Midsummer period, best enjoyed near the coast or in a charming small town where traditions are strong. Skagen at Denmark’s northernmost point offers a dreamy, coastal Midsummer with long sunsets and bonfires right on the beach. If something more cosmopolitan is desired, look no further than Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, where visitors join in bonfires, music and traditional food during the Sankt Hans celebration.
Located within the Arctic Circle, visitors will experience the true Midnight Sun near the Lofoten Islands of Norway, where the sun never sets this time of year. Small villages in the region hold traditional bonfires on beaches or rocky outcrops, creating dramatic scenes against the glowing sky. Visitors can also visit Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, surrounded by fjords and mountains.
Delta is expanding access to the Nordics with seasonal service as follows:
- New nonstop Delta service from Minneapolis–St. Paul to Copenhagen (3x weekly), beginning May 22.
- Direct, daily summer service from New York–JFK (JFK) to Copenhagen (CPH) and JFK to Stockholm (ARN) which both started on April 14.
- Through Delta’s partnership with SAS, customers flying from North America will gain access to 35 additional destinations throughout Scandinavia with one layover or less:
- 6 destinations in Denmark
- 14 destinations in Norway
- 15 destinations in Sweden
All of these destinations served by SAS can now be booked directly on delta.com where you can earn and redeem SkyMiles on eligible travel.
As ‘coolcations’ become a major travel trend for 2025, Scandinavia continues to grow in popularity for travelers. Whether they are looking to escape the summer heat back home, a deeper connection to nature in the pristine fjords and mountains of Norway, or the Michelin Guide life in Denmark and Sweden, something cool is waiting in Scandinavia.
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