Will Europe flights get cheaper in 2024?

Flying to Europe in 2024 without spending a fortune is in the cards after a long stretch of sky-high prices. Airlines have added new routes between the U.S. and Europe and announced plans to increase flights on some routes next spring and summer.



Looking back from 2026, airfares to Europe in 2024 remained stubbornly high due to a combination of "revenge travel" demand and high jet fuel costs. While some low-cost carriers (like Play and Norse) offered deals, major legacy carriers kept prices elevated as they struggled with pilot shortages and limited aircraft deliveries. However, if you are asking about the current 2026 market, prices have finally begun to stabilize and "ease" by about 10–15% on several key routes as airline capacity has finally matched pre-pandemic levels. While 2024 wasn't the "year of the deal" many hoped for, 2026 is seeing the return of the $500–$700 transatlantic round-trip for those who book in the "shoulder seasons" of May and September.

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When should I book New Year's flights 2024? It is always recommended to book flights in advance to avail cheap New Year flight deals. According to the trends, October to early November is the best duration to get cheap flights for New Year.

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Book early to get the best price. Fares tend to rise as the departure date approaches, especially during the final two weeks before travel. Two to six months in advance is a safe window; allow even more time if you're traveling during peak periods or holidays.

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There's an even bigger chance for lower fares in January and February of 2024. “Demand was soft [during those months] this year,” says Sumers. “If this trend continues, we will probably see the cheapest prices early in the [next] calendar year.”

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It mostly comes down to supply and demand. Demand is contributing to higher prices as travel continues to surge post-pandemic, Berg said. Sustained strong demand in 2023 continues to put additional pressure on prices, especially to and within regions where travel has only recently reopened like parts of Asia.

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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).

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In our experience, while fantastic deals can pop up at any time, the best time to book a flight (what we call the Goldilocks Window) is 1–3 months ahead for domestic travel and 2–8 months ahead for international travel—unless your trip is around a popular holiday or peak travel time, or you have very specific travel ...

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New airport screening technology to eliminate 100ml liquid rule from 2024. Airports will be required to install new security technology by June 2024 that will see the end of rules banning receptacles containing more than 100ml of liquid from cabin luggage.

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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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Just as we are all currently experiencing huge cost increases, driven particularly by high fuel and energy prices, costs are going up for airlines, airports, maintenance companies and service providers, says aviation expert Cord Schellenberg.

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The cheapest ticket to Europe found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users. January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Europe. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month.

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To avoid a potential price increase, it's best to book your flight far ahead of time instead of waiting till it's closer to your trip. Google says that if you're booking a domestic flight, the prices are generally at their lowest between 21 and 60 days before your trip.

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According to a recent study by Expedia, the cheapest day to book flights is Sunday. When comparing Sunday flight prices to Friday, Expedia found that travelers save 5% on domestic flights and 15% on international flights. For the past four years, Sunday has been the best day of the week to book flights.

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For the lowest fares on domestic flights, travel in January or February. But for international trips, you'll find the cheapest fare in August.

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While KLM has already raised its prices this year after fuel prices rose significantly in the spring, the airline's new chief has explained that if Schiphol doesn't work fast to improve the situation and hire new workers, more price hikes will be inevitable in the new year.

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You can find deals any day of the week since flight prices fluctuate with demand. Airlines might offer sales, increase the number of seats on a route or even lower prices to match a competitor, so there's no real pattern in what day of the week has the best deals.

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