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The cheaper the flight you can nab to Europe, the more money you have to spend sipping cocktails on a Mediterranean beach, shopping in Milan and cruising down the Seine, amirite?
Here are the best deals we could find available, and some tips and tricks to help you get the best price on your next flight to Europe.
Canadian Affair
Canada flights from GBP£332 return
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Plus get free date change on select flights until December 2021. Destinations include Vancouver, Montreal and more. Sample fare is London-Toronto. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Up to 10% off flights with code
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Available on flights until 30 June 2022 when you pay using Mastercard. Destinations include London, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Maldives, Cape Town and more. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Up to 10% off flights + extra baggage with code
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Available on flights until 31 March 2021. Destinations include Pakistan, Africa, Turkey, Greece and Poland. T&Cs apply.
Cheap air
Europe flights from USD$1,662 return
Available on select travel dates to Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and more. T&Cs apply.
Etihad Airways
Up to 10% off flights + extra checked baggage
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Available on flights until 30 June 2022 exclusive for students. Destinations include Dublin, Paris, Ireland, Abu Dhabi and more. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel
Up to USD$30 off Europe flight fees
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Available on all travel dates when you use the code. Destinations include Madrid, London, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and more. T&Cs apply.
OneTravel
Up to USD$100 off business class flights
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Available on booking fees on select flight dates when you use the code. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands, London and more. T&Cs apply.
Omio
Book budget flights in Europe from €3
Available on select flights in Europe including Paris, London, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam and more. Sample price is from Madrid to Malaga.
Qatar Airways
Up to 12% off international flights
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Available on flights until 31 January 2022 when you pay with PayPal. Destinations include Africa, London, Paris, Athens, Beirut, Doha and more. T&Cs apply.
Qatar Airways
Up to 45% off flights for students
Join and become a member of Student club and receive promo codes on flights. Available for students who are in university or college and aged 18-30. Destinations include London, Paris, Auckland, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
For travel during the European summer (June to August), early bird sales start as early as October and November, but we find some of the cheapest fares are available in January and February.
For European winter (December to February) book flights from March to May.
If you're off to Europe in the summer, airlines usually release their early bird specials during October and November. Keep in mind that peak summer dates in July and August may be blacked out, but June and September should have similar weather in most places.
If you're looking to experience the European winter, airlines usually have early bird sales from March to May to attract travellers after the peak summer season. Aside from over Christmas and New Year, flights are generally much cheaper in winter than in summer.
Flights to Europe from Western Australia and South Australia tend to be the cheapest, with fares averaging $1,200-$1,400 return. If you're flying from the east coast of Australia, expect to pay a bit more, with averages between $1,300 and $1,500.
While there are hundreds of airports around Europe, we looked at four of the most-searched destinations – London, Paris, Athens and Rome – for Australians to get an idea of what constitutes a good deal on a flight to Europe.
While those prices are the average lows, based on Skyscanner data, we've found many flight sales where prices can dip below the $1,000 mark.
Keep an eye on deals from budget airlines like Scoot, which is known for its cheap-as-chips fares to its two European destinations – Athens and Berlin. If you're not inclined to fly budget, there are benchmark sale fares between $1,000 and $1,100 from airlines like Qatar, Emirates and Etihad.
The cheapest time to fly to Europe is during Australia's summer months, when it's winter in Europe, from October to April. On average, prices tend to bottom out in February, after the Christmas/New Year holiday season, but before temperatures start to warm up toward the end of March.
To get the best of both worlds – a fair price and fair weather – we suggest travelling during the shoulder season, in May-June or in September-October. If you're travelling to destinations further south in Europe, like Spain, Italy or Greece, you'll still get days in the low-mid 20C range, fewer crowds than peak summer and lower airfares.
Europe's peak season – both in terms of price and crowds – is during Australia's winter months, especially from June to August. This is when Europe is at its warmest, so if you're set on a beach holiday then you may need to pay a premium to get the best weather.
We find with Europe, the earlier you book, the better – especially if you want to travel to Europe during its warmer months.
Airlines like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar often have early-bird Europe sales in November-December for travel from March-June.
The best time to book flights to Europe for the Christmas holidays is six months in advance, in July and August. This is when the sales start to appear. By booking this far in advance, you can save up to 5% on your flight.
But don't worry if you're not ready to book quite yet or you've missed this window of opportunity – you'll still save up to 3% when you book as late as September.
When choosing departure dates, flying out in the first week of December gives you affordable fares. When returning, dates between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are generally quite affordable.
Though, if you plan to spend New Year's in Europe as well, keep in mind that prices peak after 1 January. To cash in on the bargain flights, you'll need to fly back on New Year's Day or on or after 15 January for extra savings.
The following are the quickest times we could find from major cities in Australia to four popular cities in Europe. The length of your trip, especially if there's a stop involved, may be longer based on which day and with which airline you fly.
The airline flies to the two European cities from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast via its hub in Singapore.
Dozens of other airlines can get you to cities across Europe with one stop, including:
Based on what we've seen from flight sales, look for flights into the following cities:
Although a visa isn't needed, it's expected that from some time towards the end of 2022 (there's no set date yet), the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) – a visa waiver program – will come into effect for Australians looking to travel to a Schengen zone country.
Schengen Area countries:
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is it possible to view fares for flights to Europe from Australian cities from Sept 2018 as of today?
Hello,
Unfortunately, it is not possible to view fares for flights to Europe from Australian cities for next September 2018 as of today.
You may check back on our site and check our listed Europe flights in the following months to see the availability for September 2018.
Alternatively, you may contact the airline companies directly to confirm the possibility of booking flights for September 2018.
Cheers
Gru