British Airways’ January sale: Round-trip flights to Europe for under $600

Though it’s mid-January, British Airways just launched its annual January sale, with discounted economy- and business-class flights from the U.S. to Europe throughout 2024.

Round-trip economy flights start at $463 from select markets, with business-class flights from $2,599, including to London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid.

Deal basics

Airline: British Airways
Routes: From New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and others to London, Milan, Madrid, Paris and others
How to book: Book directly with the airline
Travel dates: Through 2024, exact dates vary by route
Book by: 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 30
Blackout dates: Vary by route

The following round-trip economy- and business-class flights were priced as listed at the time of publication. We cannot guarantee the below flights will be available when you book:

• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), from $463 in economy class
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), from $469 in economy class
• JFK to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), from $481 in economy class
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Heathrow Airport (LHR), from $597 in economy class
• O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to LHR, from $597 in economy class
• BOS to LHR, from $597 in economy class
• JFK to LHR, from $2,599 in business class
• BOS to LHR, from $2,599 in business class
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to LHR, from $3,399 in business class
• ORD to LHR, from $3,499 in business class

As mentioned, other departure cities and destinations are available at varying prices, including to Greece, Italy, Portugal and Croatia, so be sure to research your desired itinerary and dates.

The cheapest fares available will be for basic economy, which allows travelers one personal item and one carry-on item suitable for the overhead bin. It’s cheapest to check a bag online, starting at $70 for your first bag. Note that seat selection is not included.

If you purchase a business-class fare on sale, expect a lie-flat seat, allowance of two carry-on and two checked bags, and priority check-in and priority boarding, among other perks. These fares are also nonrefundable but can be canceled online for $10.

Both fare types can be changed online for free, excluding any difference in fare amount.

In addition to flights, this sale offers discounted vacation packages, including round-trip flights and five nights in a hotel from New York, Boston and Los Angeles to London, starting at $899. Packages with flights from the same cities and rental cars start at $649.

Vacation packages are also available from the U.S. to Edinburgh, Madrid and Rome.

Maximize your purchase

If you book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Bottom line

British Airways offers travelers the flexibility of a longer booking window, with sale prices available for nearly two weeks through Jan. 30. Even so, if you see a deal you want, it’s wise to book it rather than dawdle.

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