This is by no means an exhaustive list of deals for fall, but you should see enough here to whet your appetite for more!
Europe is a favorite fall destination, and you'll find the attractions far less crowded even if the weather is rather cool and rainy at times.
Go-today.com offers airfare/hotel combinations: Ireland Fly & Drive from $599; Paris Escape from $899; England Fly & Drive from $699; Italy Escape from $899. Unfortunately, some of these rates are higher than at this time last year. Book these trips as early as possible, because the pre-autumn offers usually don't remain through the season.
Air Berlin offers low fares from August-October. One recent search revealed a New York-Dusseldorf one-way fare for €250 ($363 USD). Fares tend to decrease from August to October. It's worth checking here because connections from Air Berlin airports to other European cities can be excellent.
A good baseline shopping tool is British Airway's Cheapest Fare List. Here you can see the lowest priced tickets between London and multiple North American cities this fall. At the start of fall, the lowest fare on the page was New York-London Heathrow for $551 round-trip (fees extra).
Once you find a good trans-Atlantic fare, Lufthansa offers deals for flying within Europe. Fares can change at any time but start at $169 USD round trip (up from $125 last year). Seats are limited and therefore these fares are subject to availability.
Delta's International Business Class sale is valid for departures from hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati or New York JFK. requires a 30- or 50-day advance purchase. Among the best one-way fares go to the 50-day buyers: Boston-London Heathrow from $1,469; New York-Frankfurt from $1,969; a 30-day advance price for New York-Barcelona is $1,369. The fares require a minimum seven-day stay and do not include some additional fees.
Alaska Airlines offers airfare Web deals for travel between Sept. 7 and Dec. 14. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights on all days so book early for the best selection of flights. Recently offered one-way fares include Los Angeles-Vancouver from $115; Seattle to Dallas from $109. All fares require immediate purchase. Read terms carefully.
Don't forget to check out Deals of the Week for late-breaking air travel bargains throughout the season.
Please note:
All the sale fares you encounter are base prices for the trip. You'll also need to add on taxes and fees. The fine print for each deal is required reading. Skipping this step leaves you open to potentially costly problems. Since many of these fares are non-refundable, you must understand the terms completely before you book.
