Discover 10 Affordable Destinations from Singapore Under S$520 (Both Ways!)—Plus a New Tool to Plan Them

Plus, a clever new tool that reveals the cheapest day to fly—so you can spend less on getting there and more on being there

Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through holiday photos from friends, and suddenly that post-festive itch to go somewhere, anywhere, hits hard. You start researching flights, open seventeen browser tabs, get overwhelmed by prices, and end up watching Netflix instead.

Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone. According to Skyscanner’s latest research, 91% of Singaporeans are planning to travel abroad this year—but here’s the thing: more than half of us are still stuck on where to actually go, and nearly 70% are worried about costs. Worse still? The average Singaporean spends a staggering 134 hours a year just trying to plan trips. That’s almost six days of your life lost to fare comparison rabbit holes. It’s 2026 and we don’t want that.

So here’s the good news: stretching your travel budget in 2026 just got a whole lot easier.

A Smarter Way to Plan

Skyscanner has just rolled out something rather brilliant: the Cheapest Destination Planner. Think of it as your personal deal-finder that cuts through all the noise. Simply pick a month you want to travel, and it’ll reveal the ten most affordable destinations for that period—complete with average flight prices and (this is the clever bit) the cheapest day to depart.

Dreaming of a beach escape? The planner might nudge you towards Langkawi in February for just S$172. Craving a coastal city vibe? Busan in June comes in at around S$329.

The Cheapest Getaways from Singapore This Year

While nearly two in five Singaporeans expect to fork out more than S$680 for return flights this year, Skyscanner’s data tells a different story. All ten destinations on this list come in at under S$517 on average—and some dip as low as S$104 if you time it right.

The Best Day to Fly? It’s Not What You Think

Here’s a nugget that might surprise you: according to Skyscanner’s analysis, the cheapest day to fly in 2026 is Sunday. Only 2% of surveyed travellers guessed Saturday would be cheapest, with most betting on Tuesday (28%) or Wednesday (23%). The reality, of course, varies by route and season—which is where the platform’s ‘Whole Month’ search feature comes in handy for comparing dates at a glance.

Insider Hacks to Stretch Your Travel Dollar Further

Set alerts with Drops: This nifty feature flags price drops of at least 20%, refreshed every hour. It’s basically a deal hunter that never sleeps.

Search ‘Everywhere’: Can’t decide where to go? Type ‘Everywhere’ as your destination and let the platform rank every possible getaway by price. Spontaneity, sorted.

Explore nearby airports: Toggle this option on to uncover cheaper alternatives you might not have considered. Bonus: secondary airports often mean shorter queues and breezier check-ins.

Stack your destinations: Planning to visit multiple cities? Skyscanner lets you add up to six legs to a single trip, so you can maximise both time and airfare. Think Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Phuket in one go.

Look, we get it—travel planning can feel like a chore. But with tools that do the heavy lifting for you, there’s really no excuse not to book that getaway you’ve been daydreaming about. Whether you’re craving Phuket’s beaches, Taipei’s night markets, or Perth’s laid-back vibes, the data proves that incredible escapes don’t have to cost a bomb.

So go on, give yourself something to look forward to. Open that planner, pick a month, and let the discoveries begin. Your 2026 adventure is waiting.