Student Group Airfare & Travel Planning

Student Group & Trip Airfare — Expert Planning for Schools, Colleges & Ministries

Planning Student Travel Can Take 10-18 Months. Think Ahead On Air, Hotel, & Transportation & Rely On Our Expertise.

Student group travel takes planning, coordination, and the right connections. At City Express Travel, we’ve spent over 35 years helping Christian schools, colleges, universities, and student organizations arrange affordable, stress-free airfare and accommodations for every kind of educational trip — from Spring Break missions to performing arts tours and faculty-led study abroad programs.

Whether you’re planning a high school service trip, a college choir tour, or an exchange program across continents, we specialize in group airfare for student travel with discounted pricing, expert logistics, and a focus on faith-based service and academic enrichment.

“We Go With You…Everywhere”

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Why Choose City Express Travel for Student Airfare?

Coordinating student group travel comes with a unique set of challenges — from securing affordable airfare to ensuring safe, reliable accommodations and ground transportation. At City Express Travel, we specialize in handling every detail of student travel with personalized care and expertise. With over 35 years of experience working with Christian schools, colleges, and universities, we negotiate exclusive student group airfare discounts, secure trusted lodging options, and coordinate ground transportation that fits your schedule and budget. Our dedicated team understands the importance of clear communication, flexible planning, and cost-effective solutions, allowing you to focus on leading your students while we manage the complex logistics behind the scenes. From the first inquiry to your safe return, we walk with you every step of the journey.

More reasons:

  • Negotiated Group Airfare Rates: We work directly with airlines to secure student group airfare discounts you won’t find online.

  • Trusted Lodging Partnerships: From budget-friendly hotels to full-service accommodations, we help you secure safe, clean, and convenient lodging at negotiated rates.

  • Coordinated Ground Transportation: Need shuttle buses, chartered coaches, or rail service? Our team manages it all, so you don’t have to.

  • Long-Term Planning Support: Student trips often take 10–18 months to organize. We help you plan ahead with clarity, ensuring travel, housing, and ground logistics align from day one.

  • Personalized Service: Every group is unique. That’s why you’ll work with a dedicated travel expert who understands the specific needs of student travel — and travels with you every step of the way.

Airfare

Our high-volume partnerships with airlines give us access to exclusive group travel rates, saving your program hundreds — if not thousands — on student flights.

Hotels

We research and book the most suitable accommodations based on your budget, student safety standards, and location preferences.

Ground Transportation

Chartered coaches, shuttle buses, airport pickups, and even rail — we’ll get your students where they need to go, on time and on budget.

 

“A Safe & Secure Travel Experience.”

  • Band, Choir & Performing Arts

  • Mission, Volunteer & Service Trips

  • Student Tour Group Airfare

  • Educational & Faculty Groups

  • Study Abroad Programs

  • Collegiate Sports Teams

  • Student Exchange Programs

+ Discounted Humanitarian/Mission Fares for Individual Students & Faculty

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At City Express Travel we are passionate about serving schools, universities, and students on group trips. Our deep knowledge and understanding of student travel gives us insight online websites won’t have. Mission and group trips for students can be one of the most enlightening and rewarding experience a young mind can have. As experienced mission travelers, we know firsthand the impact a mission trip can have on a student’s life. Our passion and care comes out as we plan your group trip from A-Z, keeping in mind that it’s not just about booking flights but for the bigger picture of giving your students a new experience. From the very start of your trip to the moment your group lands back home, our group department will walk with you every step of the way. Anything can come up while planning a group trip, and our group department works hard to keep your travel as hassle-free as possible. We strive to go the extra mile every step of the way for your student travel because the passion for missions is written in our DNA.

For over 35+ years City Express Travel has been helping send thousands of students all across the globe to serve and learn. From short-term mission trips, to long term mission trips, and everything in between, we have partnered with group leaders to serve every aspect of student travel. Our reach has stretched in serving the small public schools of northern Washington, all the way to the big universities of the East, all the way through the entire Bible belt. We at City Express Travel are proud to say that our name carries weight, and all across the nation we are referred by those who work in the field of education. Professors, teachers, deans, administrative assistants, principals, teachers, and coaches from all around the United States have called us to serve for their student trips. With our well-known name, you can be sure that you and your students will get the utmost care while working with us.

Student travel is a heavy responsibility and as a student trip leader you have a great deal to focus on. Your role is to help your students learn, help them grow, and provide them with an atmosphere that will allow them to experience new and exciting things. At City Express Travel our experience of serving student trips for 35+ years has given us insight to make your life easier. As we plan every aspect of your trip down to the minute details, we hope to take the stress off of your plate and let you focus on your students. Our process is simple; give us a call with the details of your request and we’ll take it from there. From the minute you send us a request, to the moment your group touches back on ground after your trip, we help walk with you every step of the way. Our hope is to find out what is most important to you and your students, and work to fulfill your every request along the way.

With more than 35+ years of experience planning student group travel, we understand the unique challenges of student mission trips. Our upfront clear communication, attention to detail, and focus on Christian School and Church missionary travel will save you valuable time and money when coordinating your student trips. We focus on planning the complex travel details for your school group, so you can focus on planning the rest of your student trip and maximizing the experience for all the students. We are also very experienced in dealing with unexpected situations, which can arise during travel. Transparency is key, especially when it comes to working with your students. With us, you will have a safe and secure buying experience. During every part of your trip, we will guide you through the process with an open hand.

AN AGENCY YOU CAN TRUST

We are proud to say that our name carries weight, and all across the nation we are referred by those who work in the field of education.

A SIMPLE BUYING EXPERIENCE

With hundreds of options out there, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Our team will simplify your trip by catering to your exact needs.

HELPING YOU IN EVERY WAY

Our motto is “We Go With You”; from the minute you send us a request, to the moment your group touches back on ground.

FAQs: Student Group Airfare & Travel Logistics

A: Typically, 10 or more travelers flying together as part of an educational, ministry, or school-sponsored group may qualify for special group rates. We help you secure the best deals based on your travel size and destination.

A: Ideally, 10–18 months before your departure date. This ensures access to better airfare, hotel availability, and time to handle fundraising or paperwork like passports and visas.

A: Yes. We can recommend travel protection options tailored for student travel, including trip cancellation, medical coverage, and group delay coverage.

A: Yes. We can often coordinate payment plans that align with fundraising or school budget timelines.

A: No problem. We regularly work with groups flying from multiple cities and coordinate arrival logistics to ensure everyone meets up smoothly.

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