Travelers looking to book flights to Europe in the spring or fall have discounted options available on a variety of airlines. Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic all offer cheap flights to destinations across the continent.
The most popular location is Atlanta, but you can also choose from hubs like Boston, Minneapolis, and New York City.
Trading Basics
airline: American, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, United, etc.
route: From Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, New York, Seattle to Athens, Greece; Dublin; Edinburgh, Scotland; Milan; Rome; Zurich et al.
How to make a reservation: Search Google Flights and book directly with the airline.
travel date: Available from January to May, August to December, after Thanksgiving
How to make a reservation: ASAP
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sample flights
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) from $472
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) from $448
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from ₩541
- New York City LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to ATH, as low as $589
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), France, from $525
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Among departure airports, Atlanta Airport offers the most choice. As mentioned above, there are discounted fares to Dublin, such as the March 6 America flights below.
The $447 price applies to American Airlines' basic economy class, which comes with one free carry-on bag. You can also fly from Atlanta to Rome for $467 (although the 35-minute connection time in Charlotte may cause some problems).
Other discount destinations from Atlanta include Athens, Edinburgh, Milan, and Zurich.
If you're departing from Minneapolis, you can book a flight to Edinburgh through Delta (or KLM or Virgin Atlantic).
Bostonians should consider visiting Athens in April for $472 round trip. You can book with Iberia or American.
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conclusion
Many airlines are offering discounted flights to European destinations this spring and fall. There are many options in Atlanta and throughout the East Coast and Midwest. If your dates are flexible, you'll be able to find a discount option that works for you.
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