Score Cheap Flights to Europe by Ditching Christmas Plans
Aussie travelers who are willing to change their Christmas plans can take advantage of cheap flights to Europe this year. One-way flights from Sydney to London on Christmas day start at $1049 with Beijing Capital Airlines or $1152 with Cathay Pacific. These prices are surprisingly low considering the departure date is less than four weeks away.
Skyscanner’s ‘Explore Everywhere’ search function and Google Flights Explore are handy tools that can help find the cheapest flights. Skyscanner allows you to input your departure destination and potential travel date, and then explore various popular destinations with flight, hotel, and car hire options. Google Flights Explore lets you input your departure airport and travel date, and then shows you close and cheap flight options. You can also write specific regions like ‘Europe’ or ‘Africa’ to only show flights to that region.
Skyscanner’s travel expert, Jarrod Kris, suggests a few cost-saving secrets for holiday travel. Flying with the ‘red-eye’ – super early or late flights – tend to be cheaper due to the lack of demand. Another hack is looking at neighboring airports for more affordable airfares. Being flexible with travel dates and having an open mind about your itinerary can also help find cheaper flights.
According to Escape, it is recommended to book international flights at least six months in advance to secure the best deal. Other tips for scoring cheaper flights include making stopovers, traveling at inconvenient hours, flying out at the end of the week, and keeping an eye on airline deals by subscribing to newsletters.
Author Quote: “If you don’t have plans for the big day, Christmas can be a great time to travel if your budget is tight. While the holidays will always be a busy time, there are a few cost-saving secrets if you do your research and know where to look.” – Jarrod Kris, Skyscanner’s travel expert
Author Conclusion: “Being flexible with travel dates, considering neighboring airports, and having an open mind about your itinerary are key to finding cheap flights. By following these tips and using tools like Skyscanner and Google Flights Explore, you can score affordable flights and make the most of your holiday travel.” – Jarrod Kris, Skyscanner’s travel expert
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