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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.
Qatar Airways
Up to 12% off worldwide flights
Available on select flights until 31 January 2021 when you book and pay using Paypal. Destinations include France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, United Kingdom and more.
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Kayak
Up to 35% off flights worldwide
Subscribe to Kayak newsletter and receive personalised private deals of up to 35% off. Destinations include Europe, Asia, America, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
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I Want That Flight
London flights from $963 return
Available on select travel dates from September 2020 - June 2021. Sample fare is Perth-London with Philippine Airlines.
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Skyscanner
Greece flights from $1,046 return
Available on select dates from September 2020 - May 2021 to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Thessaloniki and more. Sample fare is Perth-Athens with Qatar.
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Omio
Book budget flights in Europe from €3
Valid on select flights in Europe. Sample price is from Madrid to Malaga.
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STA Travel
Europe flights from $539 each way
Available on select travel dates from January – November 2020. Sample fare is Perth–Paris with Thai Airways. Other destinations include London, Rome, Manchester, Dublin and more. T&Cs apply.
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Budget Air
Extra $5 off your next booking
Subscribe to BudgetAir enewsletter and receive extra $5 discount of your next booking. Destinations include Europe, Asia, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
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Lufthansa
Europe flights from $1,510 return
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include London, Rome, Paris, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid and more. Sample fare is Perth–Barcelona.
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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.
When is the cheapest time to fly to London?
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 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 2021 (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:
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 on this page 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