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Up to 6% Cashback
Airport Transfers
6%
Car Rentals
4.5%
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Take note
- Promo, coupon, or discount codes make your entire Trip.com order ineligible for Cashback.
- For Pay at Hotel option, the final sale amount/cashback will only be adjusted upon cashback confirmation.
- Bundle booking (hotel + flight ) and infant / child flight tickets are not eligible for Cashback.
Cashback timeline
Purchase
Tracked in
2 days
Confirmed in
120 days after your trip
Terms and exclusions
Refunds, cancellations and no-shows
Any rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned purchases will not be eligible for Cashback.
- No-shows and any booking changes that lead to a change in the booking ID will not be eligible for Cashback.
Tracking disclaimers
- Your Cashback may be tracked at a different rate initially and adjusted to the correct rate when we confirm the transaction details.
- Exchange rates may cause small changes to your purchase total and Cashback from some foreign stores.
Other terms and conditions
Trip.com terms and conditions
- Any bookings identified as being made by an agency, intermediary, or third party without prior written consent from Trip.com, is not allowed.
- For the Pay at Hotel option with an initial deposit, cashback is be initially calculated based on the deposit amount. The final sale amount and cashback will be adjusted upon cashback confirmation.
- For the Pay at Hotel option without an initial deposit, cashback is initially tracked as zero. The final sale amount and cashback will be adjusted upon cashback confirmation.
- Cashback is calculated only on the eligible portion of your purchase. If promo codes or discounts are applied to your booking, the discounted amount will not be tracked. Only the portion paid without discounts will be tracked.

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Trip.com US on ShopBack
Is there Cashback for Trip.com bookings in the US?
Yes. ShopBack is a free shopping and Cashback platform, and ShopBack US has a live Trip.com page: sign in, open the Trip.com page on ShopBack, tap through to us.trip.com and book in the same visit, and part of what you pay comes back as Cashback, paid in USD to your bank or PayPal once the booking confirms after your trip. Go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks on the booking types listed on this page.
Does Trip.com have its own Cashback, and is it the same as ShopBack Cashback?
Trip.com's own reward is Trip Coins, which you earn on eligible bookings and can apply at checkout on later Trip.com bookings. According to Trip.com's help pages, Trip Coins can only be used to offset Trip.com bookings and cannot be withdrawn or transferred. Cashback through ShopBack US is a different thing: it is paid as cash in USD that you can withdraw to your bank or PayPal. Going through ShopBack is the normal step before you pay on Trip.com: open the Trip.com page on ShopBack, tap through and book in the same visit, and the Cashback tracks on the same booking.
Trip.com promo code US
Trip.com typically issues its own promo codes around headline US sale windows (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday) and category promotions (hotels, flights, packages, cruises). Most listings accept only one code per booking, so picking the deepest discount for the cart is the reliable pattern, and codes typically apply before Trip Coins at checkout. No code needed: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.
Is Trip.com legit for US travelers?
Yes. Trip.com is the international brand of Trip.com Group, one of the largest online travel companies in the world, and it serves US travelers through us.trip.com with prices in USD and, as its About Us page describes, 24/7 multilingual customer support. You book and pay on Trip.com itself, so the cancellation and refund rules shown on each listing apply. Before you pay, go through ShopBack US: open the Trip.com page on ShopBack, tap through and book in that visit, and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.
Is there a Trip.com promo code or coupon for US travelers?
Trip.com runs its own promo codes and member offers, which change through the year and show on Trip.com and in its app, and member-only rates appear when you sign in. Start from the ShopBack Trip.com page before you pay so the booking earns Cashback.
Does Trip.com have gift cards or credits that save money?
Trip.com sells Trip.com gift cards on its US site, and its own reward currency, Trip Coins, can be spent like cash on prepaid hotels, flights, trains, car rentals, attractions and tours. Both are Trip.com's own credits. The saving that comes back as cash is Cashback through ShopBack US: open the Trip.com page on ShopBack before you pay, book in that visit, and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback you can withdraw to your bank or PayPal.
Cheapest flights to China from US on Trip.com
For flights from LAX, SFO, SEA, JFK, and ORD to mainland China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an), Trip.com typically has deeper regional inventory than Western OTAs because of its Chinese carrier partnerships. Trip Coins can offset part of the total at checkout on eligible products, and booking the flight as its own order rather than a Flight + Hotel package keeps it in line for Cashback. The sharpest windows are usually Labor Day (early September), Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, plus regional events like 11.11 and Lunar New Year. Route through ShopBack US before clicking through to earn Cashback on the fare.
Cheapest Hong Kong flights from US on Trip.com
LAX and SFO to Hong Kong is one of Trip.com's strongest US-outbound routes, with Cathay Pacific, United, and mainland Chinese carrier options usually surfaced side by side. JFK and ORD add East Coast and Midwest departures on partner fares. Booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead for Lunar New Year, spring break, and December school-holiday travel is typically the strongest pricing window. Activate ShopBack US before clicking through to trip.com to earn Cashback on the current fare.
How Trip.com Coins work for US users
Trip Coins are Trip.com's in-app reward currency, earned on eligible bookings and member activities and redeemed at checkout to offset part of the booking total on eligible products. Coins typically accumulate across multi-leg itineraries (flight plus hotel plus train in the same cart), subject to product eligibility. Earn and burn ratios and eligible products can change; the current mechanics are published on Trip.com's own Rewards page. Trip Coins are Trip.com's own reward, and going through ShopBack US before you pay is the normal step that brings part of what you spend back as Cashback.
Cheapest Japan hotels on Trip.com US
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka hotel inventory is typically one of Trip.com's deepest US-outbound categories, with member-only rates often visible only when signed in. Filtering by free cancellation, then sorting by price with Trip Coins applied at checkout, is the standard saving pattern for US spring break, summer, and December holiday travel. Booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead for cherry blossom (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (late October to late November) tends to lock the strongest prices before peak-demand lift. Activate ShopBack US before clicking through to earn Cashback on the room rate.
Trip.com vs Booking.com vs Agoda US
For US-outbound Asia trips, Trip.com typically wins on mainland China hotel depth, Japan and Korea flight plus hotel packages, and multi-city itineraries in one cart. Booking.com Genius pricing is often stronger on European and Latin American stays where its long-tail hotel inventory dominates, and Agoda's regional rates in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia) can undercut Trip.com on specific listings. For most US travel to Asia, comparing Trip.com's ShopBack US Cashback rate against the alternative platform's Cashback rate at the moment of purchase is usually the fastest call. Check the current rate table on the ShopBack US Trip.com page above.
Cheapest Vietnam flights from US on Trip.com
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from LAX, SFO, and SEA are typically strong Trip.com routes, with Vietnam Airlines, connecting Asian carriers (EVA, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific), and increasingly direct service usually surfaced. Da Nang and Nha Trang inventory is thinner but often improves during US summer (June to August) when peak leisure demand shifts. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead for shoulder-season Vietnam travel, and 10 to 14 weeks ahead for Tet (Lunar New Year), tends to be the strongest pricing pattern. Route through ShopBack US before checkout to earn Cashback on the fare.
Trip.com Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale US
Trip.com typically runs promotional windows around US Black Friday (late November) and Cyber Monday with markdowns on flights, hotels, and flight plus hotel packages, weighted toward Asian destinations. These sit alongside regional events (11.11, 12.12, Lunar New Year) and other US windows (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving) that also produce strong US-outbound discounts. Sale depth varies year to year and specific listings move in and out of promotion, so signing in to see member rates and previewing the Trip.com app the day before is a low-cost way to lock a price. Activate ShopBack US before clicking through so the booking earns Cashback.
Best time to book on Trip.com US
For US-outbound Asia flights and hotels, the general pattern is: North Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong) is best booked 8 to 12 weeks ahead for US spring break, summer, cherry blossom, and autumn foliage windows, while Southeast Asia trips (Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Vietnam) are usually fine 6 to 10 weeks out given the longer haul from US gateways. Flash sales and Member Day promotions on the Trip.com app can undercut standard lead-time bookings, so previewing the app newsletter the day before an intended booking is a low-cost check. Route through ShopBack US before checkout so Cashback applies to the best-timed fare.
Trip.com China rail booking from US
Trip.com is one of the few US-accessible platforms that supports China high-speed rail bookings (Beijing to Shanghai, Shanghai to Hangzhou, Guangzhou to Shenzhen, and other CR routes) in the same checkout as hotels, priced in USD. Booking ahead is usually necessary for peak windows like Golden Week (early October) and Lunar New Year. Trip Coins typically accumulate on rail bookings subject to product eligibility, and tickets are usually electronic, with passport verification at the station. Go through ShopBack US before you pay, and check whether Trains appears in the rate table on this page before you book.
Trip.com Rewards program US
Trip.com Rewards is Trip.com's tiered loyalty program that works alongside Trip Coins. Higher tiers can unlock larger member-only discounts, bonus Trip Coin earn, occasional room upgrades, and priority customer support, all subject to current terms. Tier thresholds and specific perks are published on Trip.com's own Rewards page and can change; checking the current terms on trip.com before relying on a specific tier benefit is the reliable approach. Rewards perks are Trip.com's own benefits, and going through ShopBack US before you pay is the normal step that brings part of what you spend back as Cashback.
Trip.com background and US operations
Trip.com operates us.trip.com as its US entry point and is part of Trip.com Group, one of the largest online travel platforms globally. US users get USD pricing, 24/7 multilingual customer support, and standard consumer protections on bookings subject to Trip.com's terms. Free cancellation depends on the specific rate or fare and is shown on each listing before checkout. Activate ShopBack US before clicking through to earn Cashback on eligible bookings.
Trip.com cancellation and refund US
Free cancellation on Trip.com depends on the specific rate or fare, and each listing shows the cut-off date and time in local timezone before checkout. Non-refundable bookings cannot be refunded but can sometimes be modified for a fee, subject to fare or rate rules. Hotel changes are usually handled in the app or web under My Bookings, while flight changes follow the airline fare rules surfaced before confirmation. Cashback on the booking confirms after your trip, within the confirmation time shown on this page.
How to activate Cashback on Trip.com US
To earn Cashback on Trip.com, sign in to ShopBack US, open the Trip.com merchant page above and click through to trip.com. Complete the booking in that same visit and the Cashback tracks. The current Cashback rate is published in the rate table on the ShopBack US Trip.com page above.
Trip Coins, member rates and ShopBack Cashback on Trip.com US
Trip.com Rewards perks, member-only rates and a seasonal sale price all shape the price you pay on eligible bookings, subject to Trip.com's terms, and going through ShopBack US before you pay is the normal step that brings part of that price back as Cashback. Go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks.
When does Trip.com Cashback typically post to my ShopBack account?
Trip.com Cashback through ShopBack US appears as pending in the ShopBack account after a successful booking. Confirmation happens after the merchant's stay-validation and cancellation window closes, which for hotels aligns with check-out and for flights aligns with completed travel. Cashback becomes withdrawable once confirmed.
How do cancellations or refunds work with my ShopBack Cashback on Trip.com?
Trip.com says free cancellation depends on the specific rate or fare, and each listing shows its cut-off before checkout. Cashback is based on the trip you take: if you cancel or change a booking, the Cashback adjusts to match. It confirms after the stay or travel is completed, within the confirmation time shown on this page. If you rebook, start again from the ShopBack Trip.com page before you pay.
Does the Trip.com mobile app work with ShopBack Cashback?
Yes. ShopBack Cashback tracks on Trip.com desktop and mobile web when the click-through starts on the ShopBack Trip.com merchant page and the booking is completed in that same visit. If you prefer booking in the app, start from the Trip.com page inside the ShopBack app, tap through and complete the booking in that visit, and the Cashback tracks.
Do I need a Trip.com promo code to save with ShopBack?
No. You don't need a code to earn Cashback. Click through from the ShopBack Trip.com page, book in that visit, and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.
Are there Trip.com promo codes, and how does ShopBack Cashback fit in?
Trip.com runs its own promotions around US sale windows such as Labor Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and regional events like 11.11 and 12.12, and it sends member offers by email and in the app. Member pricing you see when signed in, Trip.com Rewards tier status and sale prices that apply automatically all shape the price, and going through ShopBack before you pay brings part of that price back as Cashback.
How do I find the cheapest US to Hong Kong flights on Trip.com?
LAX and SFO to Hong Kong is one of Trip.com's strongest US-outbound routes, with Cathay Pacific, United and mainland Chinese carriers usually shown side by side, and JFK and ORD add East Coast and Midwest departures on partner fares. Booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead for Lunar New Year, spring break and the December school holidays is typically the strongest pricing window. Book the flight as its own Trip.com order, started from the ShopBack Trip.com page before you pay.
How do Trip Coins work for US users, and do they affect ShopBack Cashback?
Trip Coins are Trip.com's reward currency. As listed on Trip.com's loyalty page in October 2026, 100 Trip Coins are worth about US$1.00, you earn them by completing bookings, writing reviews and joining promotions, and higher tiers earn more (Gold 20 percent more, Platinum 50 percent more, Diamond 100 percent more, Diamond+ 150 percent more, Black Diamond 200 percent more). You can spend them like cash on prepaid hotels, flights, trains, car rentals, attractions and tours. Go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you pay comes back as Cashback, and earning Coins on a booking does not affect your Cashback.
Where are the cheapest Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto hotels on Trip.com for US travelers?
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka are among Trip.com's deepest US-outbound hotel markets, and member-only rates often appear only when you are signed in. Book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for cherry blossom (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (late October to late November), filter for free cancellation, and start from the ShopBack Trip.com page so the Hotels & Homes booking earns Cashback at the rate shown on this page.
Trip.com vs Booking.com vs Agoda for US travelers in 2026, which should I pick?
Pick Trip.com for mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and multi-city Asia itineraries where you want flights, hotels and China high-speed rail in one account. Pick Booking.com for Europe, Latin America and US road trips, where its Genius programme gives 10 percent off stays at Level 1 and 10 to 20 percent at Level 3 and its long-tail apartment and guesthouse inventory is widest. Pick Agoda for Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan hotel-only trips where its regional rates and pay-at-hotel options are strongest. All three have live ShopBack US pages, so check the live rate on each store's ShopBack page before you book. For a longer breakdown see our Expedia vs Hotels.com vs Booking.com hotel guide.
When is the Trip.com Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale in 2026, and what actually drops?
Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026 and Cyber Monday on 30 November 2026, and Trip.com typically runs app and web promotions across that weekend on flights, hotels and Flight + Hotel packages, weighted toward Asian destinations, alongside its regional 11.11 and 12.12 events. Expect member-only hotel rates, limited-time flight deals and extra Trip Coins rather than a single site-wide code. Sale depth changes year to year and listings move in and out, so sign in to see member pricing and preview the app the day before. Go through the ShopBack Trip.com page before you pay for standalone hotels or flights, and part of what you pay comes back as Cashback.
When is the best time to book Asia trips on Trip.com from the US?
For North Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong), book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for US spring break, summer, cherry blossom and autumn foliage travel. For Southeast Asia (Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Vietnam), 6 to 10 weeks out is usually fine given the longer haul from US gateways. Trip.com flash sales and member days in the app can undercut standard lead-time pricing, so checking the app a day before you intend to book is a cheap test. Whatever the timing, click through from the ShopBack Trip.com page right before you pay, then book as normal.
Can I book China high-speed rail on Trip.com from the US, and does ShopBack Cashback apply?
Yes. Trip.com lists Trains alongside Hotels, Flights and Cars on us.trip.com, which makes it one of the few US-accessible places to book China Railway high-speed routes such as Beijing to Shanghai, Shanghai to Hangzhou and Guangzhou to Shenzhen, priced in USD and ticketed electronically with passport verification at the station. Book early for Golden Week in early October and Lunar New Year. Whether a train booking earns ShopBack Cashback depends on whether Trains appears in the rate table on this page at the time you book, so open the full category list before you click through.
What is Trip.com Rewards, and which tier perks matter for US travelers?
Trip.com Rewards is Trip.com's free tiered membership. Its loyalty page lists six tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Diamond+, Black Diamond) that raise your Trip Coins earn by 20, 50, 100, 150 and 200 percent respectively above Silver, and add perks such as free airport lounge visits and free global eSIM data from Platinum upward. Bookings count toward an upgrade only after you complete the trip. For most US leisure travelers, the useful perks are member-only hotel rates and the higher Coins earn; the lounge and eSIM perks start to matter from Platinum. Tier status does not affect ShopBack Cashback, which tracks at the rate shown on this page on the cash you pay.
Who owns Trip.com, and how does it operate for US customers?
Trip.com is the international brand of Trip.com Group, one of the largest online travel companies in the world, and it serves US customers through us.trip.com with prices shown in USD. US users can book hotels and homes, flights, trains, cars, attractions and tours, Flight + Hotel packages, cruises, travel insurance, private and group tours and Trip.com gift cards, with customer support available in English. Free cancellation depends on the specific rate or fare and is shown on each listing before checkout. ShopBack US pays Cashback on eligible bookings at the rate shown on this page.
What are Trip.com's cancellation and refund rules for US bookings?
Each Trip.com listing shows its own cancellation deadline in the property's local time before you pay. Free-cancellation hotel rates can be cancelled for a full refund up to that deadline, non-refundable rates cannot be refunded but can sometimes be changed for a fee, and flight changes follow the fare rules the airline sets, shown before confirmation. Manage changes under My Bookings in the app or on the web. Any Cashback on the booking confirms only after your trip, within the confirmation time shown on this page.
How do I activate ShopBack Cashback on Trip.com in the US?
Sign in to ShopBack US, open the Trip.com page in the ShopBack app, on shopback.com or through the ShopBack browser extension, and click or tap through to trip.com. Complete the booking in that same visit and the Cashback tracks; no code needed. Cashback shows as Pending in your ShopBack account and confirms after your trip, within the tracking and confirmation times shown on this page, at the rate shown on this page.
How do Trip.com Rewards and ShopBack Cashback work on a booking?
Trip.com Rewards is Trip.com's own membership, and Trip Coins, tier status and member-only pricing are set by Trip.com under its own terms. ShopBack Cashback is separate from them: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback at the rate shown on this page.
What is Trip.com, and what can US travelers book on it?
Trip.com is an online travel agency owned by Trip.com Group, and its US site at us.trip.com sells hotels and vacation homes, flights, trains (including China high-speed rail), car rentals, airport transfers, attractions and tours, Flight + Hotel packages, cruises, travel insurance, private and group tours and Trip.com gift cards, all priced in USD. It is strongest for travel to and within Asia, where its inventory and member rates run deepest. ShopBack US members earn Cashback on eligible Trip.com bookings at the rate shown on this page by clicking through from ShopBack before booking.
What does ShopBack offer on Trip.com?
Two things to check on this page. First, Cashback at the rate shown on this page, which can differ by booking type, paid to your bank or PayPal once it confirms after your trip within the times shown on this page. Second, when an upsize runs, the higher rate shows on this page, so check before booking.
What is the effective price of a Trip.com hotel booking after ShopBack Cashback?
Take a $1,200 six-night Tokyo hotel booked as Hotels & Homes on Trip.com. Your effective price is the $1,200 you pay minus the Cashback that comes back at the rate shown on this page. Your Cashback is paid to your bank or PayPal once it confirms after your trip.
Which Trip.com booking types earn ShopBack Cashback?
The ShopBack US Trip.com page lists its Cashback categories in the rate table, with more under the expander. Standalone adult hotel, transfer and car rental bookings are the clean cases: go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks.
How does Pay at Hotel on Trip.com affect ShopBack Cashback tracking?
Trip.com lets you reserve many hotels and pay at the property. The ShopBack US Trip.com page explains that with a Pay at Hotel booking that takes a deposit, Cashback is first calculated on the deposit amount, and with no deposit it is first tracked as zero; in both cases the sale amount and Cashback are adjusted to the real figures when the Cashback confirms after your stay. So a Pending line showing $0 on a pay-at-hotel booking is expected, and it updates to the real figure when the Cashback confirms after your stay.
How is Trip.com Cashback paid out by ShopBack US?
Once a Trip.com booking's Cashback moves from Pending to Confirmed, within the confirmation time shown on this page after your trip, the amount is added to your available ShopBack balance. You can then withdraw it to a linked US bank account or to PayPal from the ShopBack app or website.
Trip.com vs Expedia for US domestic and Mexico trips, which wins?
Expedia wins for US domestic, Cancun, Cabo and Caribbean trips. Its One Key programme rewards hotel, flight and car bookings together, and its Flight + Hotel packages can earn at the rate shown on the ShopBack Expedia page, so compare both pages' Terms and exclusions before booking a bundle. Trip.com wins for Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia flights, hotels and rail, where it has carrier relationships and member rates Expedia does not match. For a Las Vegas or Orlando weekend, start at Expedia; for Tokyo or Shanghai, start at Trip.com. Our Trip.com vs Expedia comparison walks through the price checks.
Trip.com vs Google Flights or Skyscanner for finding a fare, which should US travelers use?
Use Google Flights or Skyscanner to find the fare and Trip.com to book it when the price matches. The metasearch sites compare more airlines and fare types in one view, but they do not sell tickets themselves and cannot pay ShopBack Cashback. Trip.com is an online travel agency, so changes and refunds go through Trip.com rather than the airline, which is the trade-off against booking direct. Our Skyscanner vs Google Flights vs Hopper guide covers which search tool wins for which trip; whichever you use, open the ShopBack Trip.com page right before you pay so the fare earns Cashback at the rate shown on this page if Flights is in the rate table.
Is Trip.com the right pick for Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando or Hawaii trips from the US?
Usually not the first pick. For Cancun and the Riviera Maya, Expedia and Booking.com carry the all-inclusive resort depth US families compare. For Las Vegas, Strip hotels on Booking.com or Expedia with resort fees of $35 to $55 a night factored in (as listed on hotel sites in October 2026) are the benchmark. For Orlando theme parks and Hawaii, Expedia's Flight + Hotel bundles and One Key earn on both legs. Trip.com does list US domestic hotels and flights and pays Cashback on standalone hotel bookings, so it is worth a price check, but its edge is Asia.
When should I skip Trip.com even though it pays Cashback?
Skip Trip.com for US road trips and Europe if Booking.com Genius pricing is lower after Cashback, and for Caribbean cruises, check whether Cruises appears in the rate table on this page and price the cruise line direct too. When the booking is a standalone Asia hotel, airport transfer or car rental, Trip.com through ShopBack is the right pick.
Does Trip.com charge US customers in USD, and are there currency surprises?
Trip.com's US site displays and charges in USD by default, and you can switch currency in the header. Hotels paid at the property are charged by the hotel in its local currency, so your card issuer's exchange rate and any foreign transaction fee on your card apply there, not Trip.com's. On the ShopBack side, the Trip.com page notes that exchange rates may cause small changes to your purchase total and Cashback on foreign-priced bookings, so the Pending amount can move slightly before it confirms. Cashback is paid to you in USD to your bank or PayPal.
Can US travelers use Trip.com for Thanksgiving and Christmas domestic flights, and does Cashback apply?
Yes, Trip.com sells US domestic flights on carriers including JetBlue, Delta, United and American, and ShopBack Cashback applies to standalone adult fares where Flights appears in the rate table on this page. Thanksgiving 2026 falls on 26 November, and flying out on the holiday itself and back the following Tuesday is usually cheaper than the Wednesday-out, Sunday-back peak pattern.
Is Trip.com good for Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok trips from the US?
Yes. Seoul, Taipei and Bangkok are core Trip.com markets, with Korean Air, Asiana, EVA Air, China Airlines, Thai Airways and the US carriers usually shown together from LAX, SFO, SEA, JFK and ORD, and hotel inventory that includes member-only rates when you are signed in. Book flights 8 to 12 weeks out for Korea and Taiwan peak seasons (cherry blossom, autumn, Lunar New Year) and 6 to 10 weeks out for Bangkok. For Cashback, book the hotel and the flight as separate Trip.com orders from the ShopBack Trip.com page, and compare Agoda for Bangkok hotels, where its regional rates are often sharper.
Can I book Tokyo Disney, Universal Studios Japan or day tours on Trip.com with ShopBack Cashback?
Trip.com sells attraction tickets and day tours under Attractions & Tours, including Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing day tours and theme park tickets. Whether these earn ShopBack Cashback depends on whether an activities or attractions category appears in the rate table on this page when you book, so open the full category list before you click through. Compare Klook, which specialises in Asia attractions and also pays ShopBack Cashback, before you buy. Either way, start from the merchant's ShopBack page before you pay and the Cashback tracks.
Is Trip.com worth using for New York City hotels and flights from elsewhere in the US, and does ShopBack Cashback apply?
Trip.com lists New York City hotels across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens and flights into JFK, LaGuardia and Newark on Delta, United, American, JetBlue and Alaska, all priced in USD for US accounts. The room rate Trip.com quotes does not include New York City hotel occupancy taxes or any destination or resort fee the hotel adds at check-out, so compare the final total against Expedia and Booking.com at the payment step, not the headline price. Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt publish member rates on their own sites, so check direct before you commit to a Manhattan chain hotel. For Cashback, start from the ShopBack Trip.com page before you pay and book the hotel and the flight as separate orders; expect Pending and then Confirmed after check-out, within the times shown on this page.
Should US travelers book London or Paris hotels and flights on Trip.com, or on Expedia or Booking.com?
Trip.com shows London and Paris hotels and transatlantic fares on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, United and American from JFK, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Washington Dulles. Verdict: Trip.com wins when its signed-in member rate on a specific hotel is lower after ShopBack Cashback at the rate shown; Booking.com wins for free-cancellation apartments and Genius member discounts; Expedia wins when you have OneKeyCash to spend down. Paris hotels add a per-person, per-night tourist tax (taxe de sejour) collected at the property, so a Paris total on Trip.com can come in under the real cost. Whichever channel you pick, book flights and hotels as separate orders from the ShopBack Trip.com page so the Cashback tracks. For a deeper look, see Is Trip.com Cheaper Than Expedia for US Travelers in 2026?.
Is Trip.com a good choice for Rome and Italy trips from the US, and does Cashback apply?
Trip.com lists Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi Coast hotels and flights on ITA Airways, Delta, United and American into Rome Fiumicino, plus one-stop options through European hubs. Rome charges a city tax per person per night, set by hotel star rating and collected at the hotel, so the Trip.com total excludes it; Florence and Venice do the same, and Venice also runs a day-visitor access fee on peak dates. ShopBack Cashback at the rate shown on this page applies to the hotel and the flight as separate orders started from the ShopBack Trip.com page. Compare Booking.com for family-run Italian hotels and B&Bs, where its inventory is deeper, and pick Trip.com when its member rate on a chain or larger hotel is lower after Cashback.
Can I book Caribbean resorts such as Punta Cana, Jamaica, Aruba or the Bahamas on Trip.com from the US with ShopBack Cashback?
Yes for hotel-only and flight-only orders. Trip.com lists Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Aruba and Nassau resorts, including all-inclusive properties, and flights on American, Delta, United and JetBlue from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Atlanta and Charlotte. Hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November, so choose a free-cancellation hotel rate for autumn trips and check the airline's own change policy on the fare. Start from the ShopBack Trip.com page for each order before you pay and the Cashback tracks.
How do I find cheap flights from the US to Tokyo on Trip.com?
Search Trip.com with flexible dates and both Tokyo airports, Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND), and aim for the quieter months, usually mid-January to early March and parts of June. Fares tend to be highest around cherry blossom in late March and early April, Golden Week in late April and early May, the US summer break and the year-end holidays. Compare a two or three week spread inside a low-demand window, check nearby departure gateways, and book the flight as its own order. Then go through ShopBack before you book and check the live rate on this page.
Which Cashback sites work with Trip.com?
Trip.com appears on several US Cashback and shopping rewards sites, and ShopBack US is one of them. On ShopBack you sign in, open this Trip.com page, tap through and book as normal, and the Cashback is paid as cash to your bank or PayPal once it confirms, not as Trip Coins or store credit. This page shows the live rate, which can differ by booking type, so read it before you book.
What is the last step before I book flights or hotels on Trip.com?
The last step before you book flights or hotels on Trip.com: open ShopBack. Going through ShopBack is an essential step before you book, so you pay less on the same booking. Sign in, open this page, tap through to Trip.com and complete the booking as normal, then check the live rate on this page.
Last updated: 14 Oct 2026





