What airport in the US has the cheapest international flights?

Here are the top ten airports in the US for scoring cheap international flights in economy class.
  • Raleigh-Durham (RDU) ...
  • Orlando (MCO) ...
  • San Francisco (SFO) ...
  • Miami (MIA) ...
  • Newark (EWR) ...
  • Chicago O'Hare (ORD) ...
  • Los Angeles (LAX) ...
  • Washington Dulles (IAD)




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Copenhagen, the capital and most densely populated city in Denmark, is the first destination on our list of the cheapest flights to Europe.

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The cheapest flights to the US start from £239 return for flights to Boston or Washington DC. Return tickets to New York, Miami and Orlando start at £279. Flights to San Francisco and Los Angeles are the most expensive of the bunch but still come in at a pretty low price with returns from £309 and £359 respectively.

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Key Takeaways. The late fall and winter months—from mid to late October through mid-to-late March—are often the cheapest time to fly to Europe (though fares can spike in December). It's often cheaper to fly to Europe mid-week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in particular.

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If you're looking for the shortest flight from the US to Europe, look no further than the route from New York to St. John's, Newfoundland. This unique flight offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between the two continents, with a flight time of around 90 minutes.

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Best Time To Book International Flights According to a study conducted by Expedia, data shows that you want to book at least six months in advance for international travel. The study found you'll save an average of 10% by booking six months in advance instead of two months or less.

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Generally, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the cheapest days to fly, while Fridays and Sundays are pricier, according to travel deal site FareCompare. Leisure travelers tend to fly on the weekends, either starting their vacations on Friday or taking a long weekend Friday to Sunday.

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Fares for domestic flights have been falling considerably as airlines added capacity to U.S. routes, jet fuel prices dropped, competition increased and travelers shifted to more global getaways.

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The general rule of thumb seems to be: smaller airports near larger metropolitan areas are your best bet for good prices while small, isolated airports tend to be more expensive. However, travel experts tend to say that the best deal on airfare is the one that makes the most sense to you.

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Best time to buy: Three to 10 months before your travel date. Cheapest months to travel: February and March. Most expensive months to travel: August and December. Fares in spring and fall tend to be marginally better — roughly $25 less — than those in winter and summer.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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The shortest recorded time for a commercial flight is four hours 56 minutes by a British Airways 747 in June 2020. British Airways Boeing 747 set the record for the fastest flight between New York and London in under 5 hours. British Airways' flight broke the subsonic record.

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Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally. Meanwhile, international flyers would be wise to leave on Wednesdays, which are the cheapest day to depart for an international trip. That said, there isn't a huge difference in price across the different days of the week.

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Is it cheaper to book a flight at the last minute? We've said this before, but it's worth repeating at the outset—no, it's really not cheaper to book a flight at the last minute. Yes, last minute travelers used to score the occasional fare so low it might have induced shock, but that's no longer the case.

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