Cheap flights from the United States to Europe from £159

The cheapest month to fly to Europe from United States is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £472, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Europe from United States during January instead. Flights to Europe in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £479.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Europe from United States is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as £696. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £901.

Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Europe flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Europe at midday for as low as £638. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £792. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to London Heathrow for the best United States - Europe flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around £543 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from United States for as low as £501 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

LEVEL, KLM, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Europe

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from United States according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, 241 flights take off from United States and land in Europe each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 16:00, with 56% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

1,688 flights are operational weekly from United States to Europe as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.