$933+ Cheap flights to Europe

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Europe in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Europe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Thu 15/1022:20 -
2 stops42h 15m
Thu 29/1015:20 -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 8/8$1,872
Fri 27/1122:10 -
1 stop43h 00m
Fri 4/1214:10 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/8$1,874
Sun 18/1022:20 -
2 stops42h 15m
Sat 7/1115:20 -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 10/8$1,905
Fri 20/1122:10 -
1 stop43h 00m
Fri 18/1214:10 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 7/8$1,939
Mon 31/821:20 -
1 stop42h 55m
Sun 6/914:20 -
1 stop40h 10m
Deal found 7/8$1,945
Mon 31/809:00 -
2 stops30h 35m
Mon 7/914:20 -
1 stop40h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,964
Sun 13/920:45 -
2 stops33h 45m
Wed 18/1119:45 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 7/8$2,017
Tue 1/907:00 -
2 stops47h 30m
Mon 7/922:00 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/8$2,028
Tue 11/821:00 -
1 stop33h 10m
Tue 1/911:35 -
1 stop41h 00m
Deal found 6/8$2,032
Tue 3/1122:10 -
1 stop33h 25m
Thu 12/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 15m
Deal found 7/8$2,037
Sun 6/920:45 -
1 stop33h 45m
Mon 14/922:00 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 5/8$2,040
Tue 3/1122:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Tue 17/1120:20 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 8/8$2,050

Find flight deals to Europe

Find the latest flights to Europe in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.

Return from

$2,017

One-way from

$933

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,332
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 13/9-18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 40m total
  • Auckland to London
27/10
  • 27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Auckland to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2026

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Locate flights to Europe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandLondon

AKL Auckland Intl - LGW London Gatwick

AKLLGW

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

22:00-14:00

1 stop29h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

10:30-16:35

1 stop41h 05m

$2,249

AucklandParis

AKL Auckland Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

20:20-22:40

2 stops38h 20m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 15/11

06:50-05:50

2 stops35h 00m

$2,373

AucklandIstanbul

AKL Auckland Intl - IST Istanbul

AKLIST

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/9

06:15-07:15

2 stops34h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 15/9

15:30-15:30

2 stops39h 00m

$2,390

AucklandRome

AKL Auckland Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

AKLFCO

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

06:00-19:20

3 stops48h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 8/11

17:50-17:55

3 stops36h 05m

$2,502

AucklandParis

AKL Auckland Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

06:10-14:30

3 stops44h 20m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 5/12

19:00-13:25

2 stops30h 25m

$2,568

AucklandRome

AKL Auckland Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

AKLFCO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

10:10-17:55

2 stops43h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 9/12

18:40-13:25

2 stops30h 45m

$2,576

AucklandParis

AKL Auckland Intl - ORY Paris Orly

AKLORY

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

06:00-17:35

3 stops46h 35m

Paris Orly

Mon 2/11

14:00-18:15

3 stops40h 15m

$2,578

AucklandParis

AKL Auckland Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

06:00-10:35

3 stops40h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 8/12

16:15-13:25

2 stops33h 10m

$2,603

AucklandParis

AKL Auckland Intl - CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

06:00-15:20

3 stops45h 20m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 5/12

16:25-13:25

2 stops33h 00m

$2,603

AucklandRome

AKL Auckland Intl - FCO Rome Fiumicino

AKLFCO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

08:55-05:40

2 stops32h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 9/12

10:25-00:40

2 stops50h 15m

$2,607

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Europe

How long is the flight to Europe?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Europe takes 37 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Europe from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Europe are Air China, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Europe?

The price you pay for your flight to Europe may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Europe?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Europe in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 August 2026.
The most popular places in Europe to fly to are United Kingdom, Germany, France, Türkiye (Turkey) and Italy.

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Europe. Reviews last updated 10 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Europe. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

FAQs about flying to Europe

Europe insider information

  • While the name Sarajevo still resonates for some with the war that ripped through the city in the 1990s, the capital of Bosnia is emerging as one of Eastern Europe’s hippest, with an intriguing ancient past and a progressive contemporary culture.
  • Berlin is one of those European cities that you just have to experience, overflowing with culture, history and artistry.
  • Istanbul is a feast for the senses and from enticing drinks to vibrant bazaars and even squat toilets.
  • What is the best way to travel around Europe?

    When you find your cheap flights to Europe, you may want to consider the best way to get around. If you are spending time in Copenhagen or Amsterdam, hiring a pushbike is an excellent option for getting around the cities and countries, as cycling networks are very advanced and well connected in all regions. Railway services are also very good, affordable and will connect you to all other major European cities. You can also take advantage of cheap budget airline fares when flying to Europe as intercontinental flights are well served by airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz air and EasyJet which will get you there faster.

  • What are some things to do in Europe?

    If you are visiting Portugal, make sure to visit the capital Lisbon and nearby Sintra, which is a World Heritage Cultural site due to its historic palaces, or take a tram ride through Lisbon’s old, cobbled streets. Try a visit to the Silver Coast near to Lisbon which is ideal for water sports and hosts beautiful beaches. In Denmark, take a cycle ride around the city of Copenhagen and view the picturesque harbour of Nyhavn with its colourful houses or take a trip over the Oresund Bridge to neighbouring Malmo in Sweden. Amsterdam is also a must visit for its beautiful canals, bridges and famous art museums.

  • How long is the flight to Europe?

    Before you start your journey, it is a good idea to compare flights to Europe to find the best deal or flight duration. For example, you can book flights to Europe from Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands with Emirates or Singapore Airlines for a flight duration of around 26-30h. You can choose flights to Europe via Amsterdam either with one stopover in Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) with Singapore Airlines or a stopover in Dubai Airport with Emirates. You can also find cheap flights to Europe via Copenhagen (CPH) and Lisbon (LIS) airports from Auckland Airport with an average flight duration between 26-30h and stopovers in Singapore and Dubai airports, respectively. Flights to Europe are also available from Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG) Airports to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport between 29-33h, both with two stopovers in Auckland and Singapore airports.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to Europe?

    When you book flights to Europe, a visa is not necessary for stays of up to 90 days. However, a travel authorisation (ETIAS) will be required shortly to enter all countries in the Schengen Zone. This can be applied for online with a valid passport and can be used for up to three years for stays of up to 90 days each visit in a 180-day time frame. If you are going to be doing a lot of rail travel, the OMIO app is very useful for updated timetables and ticket purchases. Equally, the Skyscanner app is also very useful to find budget airfares for Europe flight deals. You may find an international bank card useful which can exchange to Euros for low commission rates.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Europe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Europe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Europe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Europe.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe?

    Kastrup Copenhagen is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe. One-way flights to Kastrup Copenhagen typically cost $26, while return flights cost around $61.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Europe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Europe, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kastrup Copenhagen have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kastrup Copenhagen can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kastrup Copenhagen?

    Yes. Kastrup Copenhagen has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport is the closest property to Kastrup Copenhagen (0.0 km away from Kastrup Copenhagen).

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