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Cheap Europe flights to book in 2021
Compare prices, learn the best time to book and get deals on flights to Europe.
Our team sources deals from European airlines including Lufthansa, Air France, Air Italy, Virgin Atlantic and dozens of the biggest travel booking sites in the world to help you find the cheapest flights around. Here’s a roundup of our favorite deals, along with some expert tips on booking cheap flights to Europe. Because the lower the cost of plane tickets, the more money you have to spend sipping cocktails on a Mediterranean beach, shopping in Milan or cruising down the Seine.
- Before booking your cheap flight to Europe, check to make sure the country you want to visit is open to US travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How much are flights to Europe?
The prices vary depending on your destination, the time of year, the day of the week and more. To give you a ballpark estimate, here are the average prices for one-way flights from the US to a handful of major cities in Europe:
NYC
- To London: $250 to $500
- To Paris: $200 to $250
- To Rome: $200 to $250
- To Athens: $300 to $400
Chicago
- To London: $320 to $400
- To Paris: $360 to $550
- To Rome: $360 to $400
- To Athens: $380 to $500
Los Angeles
- To London: $300 to $500
- To Paris: $350 to $450
- To Rome: $400 to $800
- To Athens: $500 to $600
We got this pricing from Skyscanner in January 2021. The best and most accurate way to see how much flights to Europe cost is to search for yourself, since prices change regularly.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly to Europe?
March is the cheapest time of year to fly to Europe according to CheapAir, a travel booking site that analyzed 917 million airfares. In fact, you’ll save about $371 per ticket if you book a flight to Europe in March compared to July, which is the most expensive month.
How far in advance should I book my flight to Europe?
You’ll get the best rates if you book your flight to Europe 160 days before takeoff, based on CheapAir’s assessment. That’s about five months in advance.
How long does it take to fly to Europe?
It depends on where you’re starting from, and whether or not you have layovers. Still, to give you an idea of what to expect, here are the quickest flight times from the US to some popular European cities:
NYC
- To London: About 7 hours
- To Paris: About 8 hours
- To Rome: About 8.5 hours
- To Athens: About 12 hours
Chicago
- To London: About 8 hours
- To Paris: About 10 hours
- To Rome: About 12 hours
- To Athens: About 13 hours
Los Angeles
- To London: About 10.5 hours
- To Paris: About 11 hours
- To Rome: About 14 hours
- To Athens: About 16 hours
Where is the cheapest place to fly in Europe from the US?
It depends on your state — but destinations in Northern and Western Europe are generally cheaper to visit than those in Eastern Europe, simply due to distance.
Kayak, another major travel booking site, analyzed the median roundtrip airfares to Europe from across the US to come up with the cheapest European city to visit from every US state. Search your state to find the cheapest destination for you.
Fast facts:
- Reykjavik and Dublin are the cheapest places to fly from most of the international airports in the US.
- Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Reykjavik, Iceland are the cheapest overall, with a median fare of $319.
- Flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to London, UK are the priciest overall, with a median fare of $1,110.
| State | Airport Code | Cheapest destination | Median Airfare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | BHM | Paris, France | $1,110 |
| Alabama | HSV | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | $875 |
| Alaska | ANC | Reykjavik, Iceland | $677 |
| Arizona | PHX | Madrid, Spain | $563 |
| Arizona | TUS | Zurich, Switzerland | $805 |
| Arkansas | MEM | London, England | $1,068 |
| California | SFO | Reykjavik, Iceland | $442 |
| California | LAX | Reykjavik, Iceland | $404 |
| California | SAN | Dublin, Ireland | $766 |
| Colorado | DEN | Brussels, Belgium | $379 |
| Connecticut | BDL | Edinburgh, UK | $548 |
| Delaware | BWI | Reykjavik, Iceland | $359 |
| Florida | MIA | Madrid, Spain | $545 |
| Florida | MCO | Reykjavik, Iceland | $541 |
| Florida | TPA | Reykjavik, Iceland | $615 |
| Georgia | ATL | Budapest, Hungary | $640 |
| Georgia | SAV | London, UK | $830 |
| Hawaii | HNL | London, UK | $906 |
| Hawaii | KOA | London, UK | $960 |
| Idaho | SLC | Venice, Italy | $468 |
| Illinois | ORD | Reykjavik, Iceland | $450 |
| Indiana | IND | Reykjavik, Iceland | $788 |
| Iowa | DSM | London, UK | $898 |
| Kansas | MCI | Reykjavik, Iceland | $600 |
| Kentucky | CVG | Reykjavik, Iceland | $509 |
| Kentucky | SDF | Reykjavik, Iceland | $789 |
| Louisiana | MSY | Dublin, Ireland | $732 |
| Maine | BOS | Stockholm, Sweden | $479 |
| Maryland | BWI | Reykjavik, Iceland | $359 |
| Massachusetts | BOS | Stockholm, Sweden | $479 |
| Michigan | DTW | Reykjavik, Iceland | $409 |
| Michigan | GRR | Reykjavik, Iceland | $789 |
| Minnesota | MSP | Budapest, Hungary | $463 |
| Mississippi | MSY | Dublin, Ireland | $732 |
| Missouri | STL | Dublin, Ireland | $752 |
| Missouri | MCI | Reykjavik, Iceland | $600 |
| Montana | BIL | Dublin, Ireland | $822 |
| Montana | BZN | Dublin, Ireland | $797 |
| Nebraska | OMA | Dublin, Ireland | $864 |
| Nevada | LAS | Copenhagen, Denmark | $563 |
| Nevada | RNO | Reykjavik, Iceland | $871 |
| New Hampshire | BOS | Stockholm, Sweden | $479 |
| New Jersey | EWR | Paris, France | $521 |
| New Mexico | ABQ | Geneva, Switzerland | $705 |
| New York | JFK | Paris, France | $517 |
| New York | BUF | Reykjavik, Iceland | $740 |
| North Carolina | CLT | Dublin, Ireland | $739 |
| North Carolina | RDU | Dublin, Ireland | $665 |
| North Dakota | BIL | Dublin, Ireland | $822 |
| Ohio | CLE | Reykjavik, Iceland | $457 |
| Ohio | CMH | Dublin, Ireland | $694 |
| Ohio | CVG | Reykjavik, Iceland | $509 |
| Oklahoma | TUL | Venice, Italy | $760 |
| Oklahoma | OKC | Venice, Italy | $952 |
| Oregon | PDX | Reykjavik, Iceland | $642 |
| Pennsylvania | PHL | Reykjavik, Iceland | $496 |
| Pennsylvania | PIT | Reykjavik, Iceland | $319 |
| Rhode Island | BOS | Stockholm, Sweden | $479 |
| South Carolina | CHS | Reykjavik, Iceland | $789 |
| South Dakota | OMA | Dublin, Ireland | $864 |
| Tennessee | BNA | Dublin, Ireland | $771 |
| Tennessee | MEM | London, UK | $1,068 |
| Texas | IAH | Madrid, Spain | $598 |
| Texas | AUS | London, UK | $642 |
| Utah | SLC | Venice, Italy | $468 |
| Vermont | BTV | London, UK | $780 |
| Virginia | ORF | London, UK | $845 |
| Virginia | RIC | Dublin, Ireland | $793 |
| Washington | SEA | Munich, Germany | $663 |
| West Virginia | PIT | Reykjavik, Iceland | $319 |
| Wisconsin | MKE | London, UK | $835 |
| Wyoming | BIL | Dublin, Ireland | $822 |
| Washington, DC | IAD | Reykjavik, Iceland | $482 |
Which airlines fly to Europe from the US?
Most international airlines fly to Europe from the US — here are some of the most popular:
What are the major airports in Europe?
There are hundreds of airports in Europe, but these are some of the busiest:
- Denmark
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
- England
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- London Heathrow International Airport (LHR)
- France
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Germany
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Munich Airport (MUC)
- Holland
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Ireland
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Spain
- Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Do I need a visa to travel to Europe with a US passport?
As long as you have a US passport, you can travel to 26 countries in the Schengen area without a visa for a maximum of 90 days, including:
- Austria
- Belgium
- The Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
If you want to stay in Europe for longer than 90 days, or are aiming to visit a county that’s not in the Schengen area, then you’ll need to look into getting a visa.
Tips and tricks to finding cheap flights
- Be flexible. If you don’t have a specific destination in mind, you should have no problem scoring a round trip flight to Europe for far less than $1,000. Keep an eye on deals from airlines like Delta and United, or use the Search Everywhere tool on Skyscanner to see what’s up for grabs.
- Consider the pros of a longer stopover. If you’re simply looking for cheap fare, an overnight or hours-long layover along the way could be worth saving a few hundred dollars on your fare. Longer stopovers in destinations where you can leave the airport can actually be a nice break between two very long flights.
- Book a package. Package vacations can sometimes be cheaper than purchasing flights and accommodation separately. We like browsing packages on BookVIP, United Vacations and JetBlue Vacations.
- Look for credit card promos. You can get cheap or even free flights by taking advantage of a travel credit card. You could also open a card that offers cashback if you spend a certain amount by the end of the quarter.
If you need to buy a flight to Europe but can’t find one cheap enough, you could book with an airline or travel site that lets you reserve a seat today and pay later. For example, CheapOAir and Expedia allow you to finance your fare through Affirm. However, make sure you have a plan in place to cover the bill down the road, since Affirm charges interest.
Traveling during COVID-19
The CDC advises postponing travel to protect yourself and your family from getting or spreading COVID-19. If you plan to travel during the pandemic, monitor the risk assessment levels for your destination when planning your trip, before departure and on arrival. Follow safety measures that include wearing a mask in public, social distancing and washing your hands. If you are diagnosed with, have symptoms of or are waiting for test results for COVID-19 — or are otherwise at risk of illness — do not attend gatherings or travel for 14 days.
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