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April 10, 2024
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This is a great time to book a trip to Europe. If you've been waiting for prices to drop, your patience is paying off now.

We're seeing several excellent discounts on flights to some of Europe's most desirable destinations, such as Milan, Copenhagen, London and Madrid. Want to sample the incredible single malts in Scotland or play a round of golf at St. Andrews? This new deal can also help you get to the Scottish Highlands at a discount. There are marked-down fares to Poland and Sweden, too.

The travel window is also fairly wide, with sale prices on travel from May 2024 all the way until early 2025. Several different airlines have reduced prices, so there are many choices.

The prices are fairly volatile. During our search, prices on some routes increased while others dropped. So, search far and wide and, as always, have flexible travel plans to score the best prices.

The sale fares are for economy tickets. Whether or not you get a free carry-on depends on the airline. With American Airlines, British Airways and Delta Air Lines, for example, the carry-on won't cost you anything. Paying to check a bag will cost you between $75 and $100 each way.

The Navigli Canal in Milan at dusk.
The Navigli Canal in Milan at dusk. ARTOLYMPIC/GETTY IMAGES

Deal basics

Airlines: Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines

Routes: From Boston, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City and other cities to various European destinations

How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline

Travel dates: From now through February 2025; availability varies by route

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This deal was originally sent out by Going. Sign up for Going to get up to 90% off select flights via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $69 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year for access to all the Premium deals, plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts.

Sample flights

The following European airports are included in this sale:

  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
  • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
  • Krakow Airport (KRK)
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
  • London's Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
  • Prague Airport (PRG)
  • Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)
  • Scotland's Inverness Airport (INV)
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
  • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

As for U.S. departure cities, you'll find the following airports are part of the sale:

  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport (IAD)

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You can find tremendous deals to London from New York City in May. Delta has several nonstop flights from JFK to LGW for only $432 round-trip.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

How good of a deal is that? According to Google Flights, that route typically sells for more than $750.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

American Airlines and British Airways both have lots of nonstop availability from the West Coast to London. This itinerary on American from LAX to LHR is available in May, November and December for $587 round-trip.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

There are good discounts on flights to the Scottish Highlands, too. British Airways has round-trip fares from SFO to INV in winter for less than $500. That's an excellent price.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

Related: The whisky drinker's guide to Scotland

Los Angeles-to-Madrid routes in November are also available at a substantial discount. This nonstop route from LAX to MAD on Iberia is available for just $474.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

Want to spend fall in Italy? If you live in New York City, you can fly there round trip in October via SAS for only $439. That was the best month we saw for flights to Italy's fashion epicenter.

Keep in mind that this is a SAS Go Light fare, the carrier's name for economy, so you'll get a free carry-on bag when booking this itinerary. However, if you're planning on shopping in Milan, know that checking a bag will cost you $75 each way.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

You can also fly from JFK to KRK on Finnair this fall for only $442 round-trip. That is yet another stellar discount.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

Travelers in the Pacific Northwest have lots of good options with this sale as well. We found great availability in the fall and winter for round-trip flights to Dublin for less than $500, including a nonstop itinerary on Aer Lingus.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

There are also discounted flights to Denmark. For example, this itinerary on Icelandair from Denver to Copenhagen in early December is just $464 round-trip — a great price for this route during the holidays. You get a free carry-on, but try and pack light, as it will cost you $100 each way to check a bag.

GOOGLE FLIGHTS

Related: Villa Copenhagen review: Scandinavian style in a Danish landmark

Maximize your purchase

When you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Bottom line

Christmas market in Copenhagen aerial view, Denmark
ALEXANDER SPATARI/GETTY IMAGES

With so many flights available from U.S. hubs to numerous European destinations, you're bound to find something that works for your schedule. If you take advantage of the deals to Copenhagen and visit in November or December, you can visit its world-renowned Christmas market or check out the famous Tivoli Gardens.

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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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  • Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
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  • Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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  • $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
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  • Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees.
  • Annual Fee is $325.
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