What to buy in August
There are back-to-school sales in August, but also plenty of other discounts as summer comes to a close. But there are some things you may want to wait until Labor Day to purchase.
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If you’re sitting at home thinking you missed your chance to travel somewhere fun over Labor Day weekend, now is your second chance to make plans.
The only catch is that you’ll want to hurry—Labor Day weekend is expected to be a busy time of year, with airports and roads filling up with eager travelers.
According to Conde Nast Traveler, many popular travel destinations can be visited on a budget; depending on the destination, round-trip flights start at as little as $52.
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2nd. If you’re looking to make the most of the three-day weekend, here’s information on flight deals, destinations from Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, and the best and worst times to travel.
GSP flights for Labor Day
∎ Atlanta: $474, United Airlines,
∎ Boston: $235, United Airlines
∎ Charlotte: $533, United Airlines
∎ Dallas: $401, United Airlines
∎ Denver: $461, United Airlines
∎ Detroit: $461, United Airlines
∎ Fort Lauderdale: $486, United Airlines
∎ Los Angeles: $486, United Airlines
∎ Manchester: $128, Avelo Airlines
∎ Miami: $486, United Airlines
∎ Nashville: $456, United Airlines
∎ New Haven: $112, Avelo Airlines
∎ Newark: $299, United Airlines
∎ New York: $299, United Airlines
∎ Orlando: $102, Breeze Airlines
∎ Philadelphia: $461, United Airlines
∎ Providence: $117, Breeze Airlines
∎ Rochester: $304, United Airlines
∎ Tampa Bay: $133, Allegiant Airlines
∎ St. Petersburg: $133, Allegiant Airlines
∎ Washington, DC: $433, United Airlines
Best times to drive on Labor Day weekend, according to USA TODAY
If you have plans on Labor Day and want to avoid traffic, it’s best to drive early in the morning or at night, according to a USA TODAY article. During Labor Day weekend, it’s best to drive before noon or after 7 p.m. on Friday and after noon on Saturday. On the way home from your trip, try to leave before noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, before 1 a.m. on Monday or after 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
According to USA TODAY, the worst times to drive are Labor Day weekend
Now that you know when the best times to drive are during the holiday weekend, you may be wondering when the worst times are. According to a statement from Bob Pishue, analyst at INRIX, “Drivers should expect the worst congestion before the holiday weekend as commuters mingle with travelers. Monitoring traffic apps, local news stations and 511 travel information services can help drivers avoid congestion and reduce driver frustration this Labor Day.”
Road congestion is expected on Friday afternoon, early evening and Saturday morning. On the way home, the worst traffic is expected to occur on Sunday afternoon, September 1, from 11am to 8pm, Monday and Tuesday morning.
Which airports are busiest on Labor Day weekend?
According to travel search site Kayak, the five busiest airports over the holiday weekend are Los Angeles (LAX), Boston (BOS), San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR) and New York-JFK.
Nina Tran covers current affairs for The Greenville News. You can reach her by email at [email protected].
