where can i actually fly cheap from nj in december?

I’ve been itching to get away for a few days in late December, but wow, the flight prices from New Jersey are giving me sticker shock. I spent half an hour last night clicking through all the travel sites, and it feels like everything is double the price just because it’s the holidays. I’m not even picky about the destination—I’d go anywhere with decent weather or even just a change of scenery. I even started looking at places I could drive to, but then I remembered how crazy the highways get around Christmas. Has anyone actually found a good deal flying out of Newark or Philly in December? Or is the whole "cheap holiday flight" thing just a myth? I’m starting to wonder if it’s worth the hassle, or if I should just stay home and save my money for a less expensive time. It feels like every time I think I’ve found a bargain, there’s some hidden fee or the flight leaves at 5 a.m. on Christmas morning. Anyone else frustrated by this? #holidaytravel #cheapflights #newjersey #Travel