Where is the cheapest place to fly into Europe from the United States?

Reykjavik, Iceland For most people in the US, this is the cheapest European city to fly to. Depending on the time of year and where you're flying from, you can expect to pay anywhere between $260-$565 roundtrip on Icelandair. You can also save even more money with airlines like Wizz Air Malta and Play.



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Ireland, Scandinavia, and the Iberian peninsula take the cake when it comes to consistently cheap flights. But the savings don't have to stop there. The first runner-up is Reykjavik (KEF) in Iceland. It's a major hub for cheap flights from both Europe and North America thanks to some low, low fares from Icelandair.

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The Cheapest Airports to Fly Into in Europe
  • Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland.
  • Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), Italy.
  • Barcelona El-Prat Airport (BCN), Spain.
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherlands.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France.


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Generally speaking, flying from the USA to the Caribbean or Central America is the cheapest because those areas are close by. Europe is cheap to fly to from the east coast USA, and Asia is cheap to fly to from the west coast USA.

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Is there a cheapest month to fly? If you're looking for a bargain month to travel, February is your best bet. Flights in January closely follow February for being most affordable. At the other end of the spectrum, December and July are the first and second most expensive months to travel, on average.

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The 10 Cheapest Countries to Visit
  • Indonesia. Average daily cost: $47.
  • Thailand. Average daily cost: $52. ...
  • Hungary. Average daily cost: $70. ...
  • Costa Rica. Average daily cost: $81. ...
  • Mexico. Average daily cost: $93. ...
  • Dominican Republic. Average daily cost: $110. ...
  • Portugal. Average daily cost: $116. ...
  • Greece. Average daily cost: $131. ...


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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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Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is one of the cheapest airports to fly to in Italy. It's an amazing home base for those looking to explore the fashion-forward city of Milan and the surrounding region of Lombardy.

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12 of the cheapest countries in Europe you can travel to
  • Spain. One of the Western European options you'll want to consider is Spain. ...
  • Montenegro. Compared to other Mediterranean countries, Montenegro is easy to travel through without spending a lot. ...
  • Portugal. ...
  • Ireland. ...
  • Greece. ...
  • Slovakia. ...
  • Romania. ...
  • Estonia.


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Europe has a geographical advantage However, Europe's much higher density of cities and smaller — previously underused — airports were a natural advantage for the low-budget carriers. They can offer tickets to smaller airports at much lower cost because landing fees there are usually less expensive.

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Some of the cheapest places to go right now include Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Orlando. Need more ideas on where to go? Check out our current flight deals for more of the cheapest destinations to fly right now.

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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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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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Here are the 11 BEST ways to travel cheap
  1. Travel with Friends. ...
  2. Try Couchsurfing. ...
  3. Look Into Programs to Volunteer Abroad. ...
  4. Get a Part Time Job While You're Away. ...
  5. Search for Budget Travel Destinations. ...
  6. If You're in College (or High School!), Study Abroad. ...
  7. Stay with Relatives Who Live Overseas. ...
  8. Intern Abroad and Gain Experience.


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5 Easiest Countries To Travel To Right Now
  • 5 EASIEST COUNTRIES TO TRAVEL TO RIGHT NOW. Now international travel is back on and we can plan our holidays, it's time to treat yourself to that bucket list trip abroad. ...
  • MEXICO. Mexico is open for tourism! ...
  • COLOMBIA. ...
  • COSTA RICA. ...
  • THE MALDIVES. ...
  • SRI LANKA.


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