U.S. International Travel Rebounds in March 2026, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
In March 2026, international travel to and from the United States showed significant recovery, nearing and in some cases surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to data from the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), the U.S. recorded 5,537,310 international visitor arrivals, marking a 2 percent increase from March 2025. This figure represents 88.5 percent of the arrivals seen in March 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest sources of international arrivals were Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. Meanwhile, outbound travel by U.S. citizens also increased, with 9,308,594 citizens traveling internationally, a 5.2 percent rise compared to March 2025. This number is 111.2 percent of the departures recorded in March 2019, indicating that outbound travel has not only recovered but exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Popular destinations for U.S. travelers included Mexico, Canada, and various European countries. 
