Europe Summer Flights 2019

Best days to fly to Europe this summer

June Calendar

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  • Jun 4 We’re not going to lie. There are not a lot of bargains in June this year. One of two very reasonable dates to fly this month is June 4.
  • Jun 12 If your heart is set on June dates, Tuesdays and Wednesdays all month will give you mid-week savings. This year, the savings aren’t huge, but you’re still better off than flying on the weekend.
  • Jun 21 First day of summer.
  • Jun 29 June 29 gets the dubious honor of being the most expensive day to fly to Europe all summer long. If you choose to fly today, plan on spending nearly $300 on average!

July Calendar

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  • Jul 4 Independence Day
  • Jul 5 July has the most expensive airfares this summer. And because Independence Day falls on what some people will consider a long weekend, July 5 to 7 have some of the summer’s steepest fares.
  • Jul 17 In a month with not a lot of “deals,” the least expensive day to travel to Europe lands right in the middle of the week in the middle of the month. Travel on a Wednesday in July will actually save you $227 on average over travel on a Saturday.

August Calendar

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  • Aug 3 The most expensive day to travel in August.
  • Aug 13 The cheapest day of the week to fly this month is Tuesday for the second year in a row!
  • Aug 26 The second half of August starts to offer good value for European flights. Mondays can sometimes offer great prices!

September Calendar

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  • Sep 2 Labor Day weekend is often a pricey one, but so far there are some deals to be found! Snap up those tickets now, before prices start to climb!
  • Sep 17 The cheapest day for flights to Europe this summer!
  • Sep 23 The last official day of summer.
  • Sep 24 Late summer is the hands down best time to get European flight bargains, so if you can delay gratification, you’ll be rewarded with fewer crowds and better prices on accommodation, attractions and dining.

Summer is the best time to travel to Europe, or so conventional wisdom dictates. Most Americans get their vacation time during the summer, and kids are on vacation. However, flights are at their highest during the peak summer travel season, so you have to be savvy in order to score a deal. Use our handy planning tool, the European Flights Calendar to see which dates and days of the week will give you the best prices.

You’ll find the best flight airfare prices in late August and all of September, while Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are cheapest travel days. Saturday is consistently the most expensive day for travel to Europe, with Sunday in a close second.

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Summer Travel News and Updates from Experts at CheapAir

European Airports with the Best Prices This Summer

June 4, 2019

rome, italy

Everyone loves Europe, it’s true. But getting there in the summer months can be quite an expensive proposition. That’s where CheapAir.com comes in. We’ve researched the best airports to fly into for your budget European vacation this summer. Read more »

Off the Beaten Path Summer Trips to Europe

May 28, 2019

ljubljana slovenia

Europe is a tourist mecca from June to August, when the bulk of North American travelers have the time off of work and school to explore. But we think it’s a shame that folks mainly stick to the biggest cities – which also contend with massive crowds and wait times for attractions, while also being more expensive. 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.