Toni Perkins-Southam
If Europe has been on your travel radar for 2026, now might be the moment to lock something in. A new transatlantic sale is pushing round-trip economy flights to Europe down to around $399, with discounted fares available on Aer Lingus and British Airways.
The sale runs through January 22, and while the lowest prices aren’t available on every route or date, there’s enough availability to make this worth a serious look, especially if your plans are flexible.
The strongest pricing is showing up for spring travel, with deals running from late winter through early May—an ideal window for visiting Europe before summer crowds and peak-season pricing kick in.
Travelers departing from the East Coast and Midwest are seeing the most consistent deals, with cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago offering pricing closest to the $399 mark, particularly on Aer Lingus routes. West Coast departures can still work, though fares tend to be higher.
Many itineraries route through Dublin or London, with onward connections to other European cities (often available for just a little extra cost).
On British Airways, World Traveler (economy) fares in the current sale land around the low-$400 range on select routes.
For the right traveler, yes.
Round-trip Europe pricing in the $399-to-low-$400s range is relatively uncommon, particularly outside winter travel. Spring fares often start at $700 or more, making this a meaningful discount, especially for travelers booking multiple tickets or planning longer trips.
This deal makes the most sense if you:
If you need peak summer dates or maximum flexibility, pricing will likely be higher. But for shoulder-season travelers, this is strong value.
To improve your chances of finding the lowest fares:
With a January 22 booking deadline, this isn’t a deal to sit on. Availability can shift quickly, and the lowest fares are often the first to disappear.
This is a solid deal that includes discounted transatlantic pricing, a clear booking window, and travel dates that avoid peak crowds. If a spring trip to Europe is already on your wish list, this is a strong opportunity to lock something in while prices are unusually low.

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