Need a fall vacation to Europe? Visiting during cooler weather and with less crowds!
Via The Flight Deal, Delta has cheap fares from the US to Athens, Dublin, London, Manchester, and Prague! Fly from many starting points for ~$530 to ~$672 round-trip!
You can search for these fares using ITA Matrix or Google Flights, then book it on the American Airlines or Delta websites.
These deals will go fast!
How to Book It
Link: ITA Matrix
Link: Google Flights
Here’s how to use Google Flights to find sale dates.
If you book a ticket with an online travel agency like Orbitz or Expedia, you may be eligible for a refund within a short time of booking your ticket. Check out my post on cancellation policies for airlines and online travel agencies for more details!
Note: You can cancel a Delta reservation within 24 hours of booking and get a full refund.
What’s the Deal?
The Flight Deal reports cheap fares on Delta to these cities in Europe:
- Athens, Greece (travel until October 2015)
- Dublin, Ireland
- London, England (fare not available from Miami)
- Manchester, England (travel until October 2015)
- Prague, Czech Republic (travel until October 2015)
You can fly from:
- Charlotte (fare only available to London)
- Dallas
- Miami
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Raleigh
- St. Louis
Availability varies by route. So if you’re interested in visiting Europe, it’s worth checking if you can get a cheap fare!
I was able to find round-trip flights from Phoenix to Dublin for ~$530 round-trip!
That’s a terrific deal!
Dublin is also a great place to fly on budget carriers to explore the rest of Europe!
Travel on these fares from September 2015 through May 2016 (except where noted above). There’s a 14-day advance purchase requirement.
What If You’re Not in 1 of These Cities?
Southwest – If you need more Southwest points, Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Southwest. Plus, if you have the Southwest Companion Pass, a friend can fly with you for (almost) free!
British Airways – If you’re a short flight away from an included city, you can save miles by using British Airways Avios points to book an award flight on American Airlines.
Chase Ultimate Rewards points , American Express Membership Rewards points, and Starwood Preferred Guest points transfer to British Airways.
Which Card to Use?
Remember to use a card that will earn you bonus points:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
American Express® Gold Card | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines - $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Terms apply |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines on the first $50,000 when you choose this as your 3% cash back category - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
The Platinum Card® from American Express | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel - $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases - Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining - $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels - $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year |
Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card | - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare each year - Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
Get Free Hotel Nights With These Cards
Link: Hot Deals – Hotel Credit Cards
If you book a cheap flight, remember there are lots of ways to get cheap or free hotel rooms with points from credit card bonuses and spending!
Check out some of my favorite Starwood hotels in Europe for ideas on where to stay.
To find hotels that can be booked with points, I like using Hotel Hustle (which even shows you if rooms are actually available!) or AwardMapper.
Remember, you can transfer flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards to different hotel programs.
Check out my posts on all the ways to earn Hilton and Hyatt points!
Note: Folks who want to book paid stays could check out discount sites like Orbitz, Expedia, or TravelPony for deals. But remember you won’t get stay credits or points (and might not have your elite status recognized).
Airbnb is a great way to save money on accommodations, especially for longer stays. Read my tips on how to negotiate a better price on Airbnb!
Bottom Line
Under ~$700 for round-trip flights to Europe is a fantastic deal. And you can visit Dublin for only ~$530 round-trip!
Fly from many cities in the US to Athens, Dublin, London, Manchester, and Prague on Delta for ~$530 to ~$672 round-trip. Prices vary based on the routes, so be sure to check fares from your city!
Travel from September 2015 to May 2016, and be sure to purchase your tickets 14 days in advance.
Let me know if you plan to visit Europe this fall!
@daniel Rubenstein – Some airlines will refund you the difference after the change fees! It’s always worth checking their policy when fares drop in price.
Have a great time in Dublin!
booked my flight to Dublin for 10/21-10/25 almost a month ago for $770, which I thought was a fantastic price, now I see it’s dropped to $620 and there’s nothing I can do about it… :'(