$803+ Cheap flights to Europe

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Flights to Europe in 2025

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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 18 December 2025.

Thu 25/1210:00AKL - LGW
1 stop33h 20mChina Southern
Mon 5/110:05LGW - AKL
1 stop31h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,333
Sat 27/1222:10AKL - LGW
1 stop45h 15mChina Southern
Fri 9/110:00LGW - AKL
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$2,437
Sat 27/1222:10AKL - LGW
1 stop45h 15mChina Southern
Sat 10/120:20LGW - AKL
2 stops30h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,447
Sat 27/1222:10AKL - LHR
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Thu 1/122:00LHR - AKL
1 stop43h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$2,447
Sat 27/1210:00AKL - LHR
1 stop45h 35mChina Southern
Sun 4/122:00LHR - AKL
1 stop43h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,449
Wed 24/1210:00AKL - LGW
1 stop33h 25mChina Southern
Fri 2/110:00LGW - AKL
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,466
Fri 26/1210:00AKL - LHR
1 stop45h 35mChina Southern
Sat 10/122:00LHR - AKL
1 stop29h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,475
Fri 26/1210:00AKL - CDG
1 stop32h 40mChina Southern
Thu 1/111:05CDG - AKL
1 stop41h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,497
Fri 26/1210:00AKL - LGW
2 stops44h 20mChina Southern
Sat 10/120:20LGW - AKL
2 stops30h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 17/12$2,506
Thu 18/1210:00AKL - AMS
1 stop44h 55mChina Southern
Sat 10/120:35AMS - AKL
2 stops31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$2,513
Sat 27/1220:30AKL - MAD
1 stop35h 40mAir China
Sat 24/112:20MAD - AKL
1 stop34h 20mAir China
Deal found 17/12$2,516
Tue 23/1214:00AKL - LHR
1 stop34h 50mAir Canada
Tue 27/113:25LHR - AKL
2 stops56h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$2,522

Find flight deals to Europe

Find the latest flights to Europe in 2025, 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 18 December 2025.

Return from

$1,732

One-way from

$803

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,781
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 73h 15m total
  • Auckland to London
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Auckland to Europe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandParis

AKL - CDG

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

10:10-12:50

2 stops36h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 4/8

16:10-09:50

2 stops31h 40m

$1,606

AucklandAmsterdam

AKL - AMS

AKLAMS

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

10:15-09:50

2 stops57h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/6

11:15-08:25

2 stops35h 10m

$1,635

AucklandAmsterdam

AKL - AMS

AKLAMS

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

10:15-21:45

2 stops45h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 25/5

11:15-08:25

2 stops35h 10m

$1,635

AucklandParis

AKL - CDG

AKLCDG

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

10:10-11:20

2 stops59h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 18/5

07:20-08:25

2 stops39h 05m

$1,644

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

15:50-09:25

2 stops29h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 1/3

12:40-09:55

2 stops33h 15m

$1,682

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

22:10-18:30

1 stop32h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/3

20:30-16:15

1 stop31h 45m

$1,694

AucklandAmsterdam

AKL - AMS

AKLAMS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

21:25-18:40

2 stops31h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 23/6

13:20-15:35

1 stop40h 15m

$1,694

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:55-11:55

2 stops33h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

12:50-18:15

3 stops41h 25m

$1,698

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

06:00-11:55

3 stops41h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

12:50-18:15

3 stops41h 25m

$1,720

AucklandMadrid

AKL - MAD

AKLMAD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

06:00-11:55

3 stops41h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/3

14:35-18:15

3 stops39h 40m

$1,720

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Europe

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 36 hours 9 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Europe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Europe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Europe should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Europe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Europe are EVA Air, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines.

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).

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 18 December 2025.
The most popular places in Europe to fly to are United Kingdom, Germany, France, 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 18 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, China Southern, andQatar Airways 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, EVA Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Europe.

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

    Amsterdam Schiphol is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol typically cost $25, while return flights cost around $63.

  • 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 15 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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