Best places to visit in March
Spring break beach trips and Southern road trips. Here are the destinations US travelers should book for March.
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- 12 destinations curated for March travel
- Mix of beach, mountain, city, and outdoor picks
- Best for travelers from the US looking for in-season weather
- All picks have direct flights from major US gateways
- Phone-only fares available 24/7 from the CheapoTrav travel desk
March sits in a specific spot on the US travel calendar — and the destinations that work best are different from any other month. Spring break beach trips and Southern road trips.
This shortlist picks 12 destinations that are at their best in March: good weather, manageable crowds, and live flight inventory at reasonable prices. We've grouped them by trip type so you can quickly find the right one for your travel style.
Once you've picked a destination, run the search for live fares — or call our travel desk and we'll quote the full trip in five minutes.
Top picks
- Travel guide: Miami
Art deco beaches, Cuban coffee, and Latin nightlife.
- Travel guide: Cancun
Hotel Zone beaches, all-inclusives, and a quick ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Travel guide: Cabo San Lucas
Land's End arch, sportfishing, and Baja resort beaches.
- Travel guide: Key West
Southernmost point in the US — sunsets, conch, and Hemingway.
- Travel guide: Punta Cana
All-inclusive resort coast on 30+ miles of palm-lined beach.
- Travel guide: Savannah
Spanish-moss squares and antebellum Southern charm.
- Travel guide: Charleston
Historic peninsula with horse-drawn carriages and shrimp & grits.
- Travel guide: Austin
Live music, BBQ, and Texas Hill Country swimming holes.
- Travel guide: San Diego
Beaches, Balboa Park, and famously perfect weather.
- Travel guide: Palm Springs
Mid-century desert oasis under the San Jacinto mountains.
- Travel guide: Aruba
Outside the hurricane belt — 82°F year-round on Eagle Beach.
- Travel guide: Puerto Vallarta
Pacific resort town with cobblestone old town and Banderas Bay.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the cheapest place to travel in March?
- Off-peak destinations in March — typically the ones outside the dominant season for your departure region — see the biggest price drops. Run a flexible-date search to spot specific weeks.
- Where is the warmest place to visit in March?
- For US travelers in March, the warmest reliable bets are the Caribbean (Aruba, Punta Cana, St. Thomas) and Mexican beach destinations (Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta). Call 1 (815) 473-8090 for phone-only fares
- What are the best March weekend getaways?
- Short-haul flights to one of the cities or beach destinations on this list make the best March weekend trips. Filter by destinations within 3 hours of your home airport.
- Is March a good month to travel?
- Yes — every month has destinations at their seasonal best. The question is matching March to the right destination, which is what this list does. Call 1 (815) 473-8090 for phone-only fares
- How far in advance should I book March travel?
- Book domestic 6–10 weeks ahead, international 3–6 months. Holiday weeks within March need 4–6 months for best availability.
- Can CheapoTrav build a full March trip?
- Yes — call the travel desk and we'll quote flights, hotel, and ground transport as one bundle, usually 10–25% under public prices. Call 1 (815) 473-8090 for phone-only fares