Europe Summer Flights 2018

Best days to fly to Europe this summer

June Calendar

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  • Jun 5 For the second year in a row, the 5th is the least expensive day to travel to Europe in June. Early June offers good value for the money relative to late June and especially July (when airfares are at their peak).
  • Jun 10 A somewhat surprising finding is that Sundays in early June are a good buy!
  • Jun 21 First day of summer.
  • Jun 26 In general, flying on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will save you money on Europe airfare all summer long. Traveling on a Tuesday will save you an average of $197 more than travel on a Saturday in June.

July Calendar

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  • Jul 4 For the second year in a row, traveling on or around the 4th is a great overall value in a mostly expensive month.
  • Jul 7 Saturday flights should be avoided if you’re on a budget, especially in July (the most expensive month for air travel to Europe all summer). The three most expensive days to travel this month are Saturdays.
  • Jul 17 Tied with the 24th as the least expensive day to travel to Europe this month. Travel on a Tuesday in July will save you $214 over travel on a Saturday, in fact.

August Calendar

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  • Aug 7 The cheapest day of the week to travel this month is Tuesday!
  • Aug 13 The most expensive day to travel in August
  • Aug 27 August offers excellent value for European flights. On average, flights in August are $141 cheaper than flights in July.

September Calendar

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  • Sep 2 The first weekend this month is a pricey one: buy soon if you’re planning flights on either the 1st or 2nd of September. Prices are not likely to go down.
  • Sep 18 The cheapest day for flights to Europe this summer!
  • Sep 19 The best prices in September can be found the entire week of September 16th. The closer we get to shoulder season in Europe, the better the prices on everything from flights to accommodation and everything in between.
  • Sep 22 The last official day of summer.

Planning a European vacation this summer? You’re in good company! Many Americans make the trans-Atlantic hop every year and CheapAir.com is here to say that inexpensive flights to Europe can be a reality if you know how to shop. Start the search early, do your homework and plan to buy as soon as you spot a cheap fare. The lowest fares will not last and there are many people competing for those few seats!

You’ll find the best flight deals in early June, late August and all of September, and Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday are the cheapest days to travel. Saturday is consistently the most expensive day for travel to Europe, with Sunday in a close second. Our Europe flights calendar will make flight selection a breeze when you can see what days are the least to most expensive for travel all summer long.

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We’re in prime backpacking/student travel season as we speak, with Europe being arguably the most popular destination for backpackers. Here are a few of our best insider hacks on the best way to stretch those dollars when you’re on a serious budget in high season in Europe. Read more »

Rome on the Cheap: 10 Affordable Things to Do in the Eternal City

May 14, 2018

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From time to time, we try to highlight fun things to do in historically expensive cities. Make a note: Rome is a foodie paradise, so this post might seem a little heavy on the culinary delights. One insider tip you cannot ignore – at any dining establishment in most Italian cities – you will pay more if you sit down than if you takeaway your eats. Read more »

10 Tips for a Cheap Europe Vacation This Summer

February 13, 2018

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A European summer vacation is a dream trip for a lot of people. The only problem these days is that it seems everyone in the U.S. has the same idea. Flights and hotel rooms can be more costly in the summer months, and crowds in city centers are off-putting. Read more »

Tips for Booking Cheap Flights to Europe This Summer

  1. Mix and match flights to get the cheapest flights and best schedules.
  2. Flying into alternative airports can sometimes bring significant savings on flights. Research alternatives to the main airport in a capital city.
  3. Manage your own expectations. Summer is a more expensive time to travel to Europe. Plan accordingly.
  4. Flexibility in your travel dates can bring significant savings. Take advantage of early and late summer fares if you can.
  5. Be prepared to buy when you see a good fare. Remember there are other people searching your itinerary, and everyone wants a good deal on a very limited number of available seats.
  6. Our search now lets you compare up to four airlines side by side – see exactly what is and is not included for each ticket you might buy!
  7. Book early! European flights fill up fast and the lowest economy fares are very limited in number.
  8. Take advantage of our Price Drop Payback. If the fare drops after you buy, you can get a credit for up to $100 per ticket.
  9. Prices still a little high for your budget? Purchase your trip with our monthly payments option, and make your European vacation a reality.