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Iceland Express has slashed summer fares to London and Paris this July and August. One-way tickets between New York City and the European capital cities usually cost well over $800 in the summer, so this deal saves over $300, and taxes and fees are included. July and August are peak times to visit these two cities for a good reason – London’s grey and rainy skies have been replaced by sunshine, and Paris’ outdoor cafes were made just for summer weather.

THE VALUE: Flights on other airlines cost over $800.

THE CATCH: Flight availability is extremely limited, and return flights from London or Paris start at $269.

THE DETAILS: Visit Iceland Express to book your flight.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Hotel Reviews to find the perfect Paris or London hotel.

Make the most of the waning days of summer or beautiful early fall with this European air sale from American Airlines. Book by June 27 and travel August 14 through October 27 to get this deal. Depart from your choice of cities across the United States, including New York, Boston, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Orlando, Chicago, Houston and Albuquerque, and fly to a number of great European destinations including London, Brussels, Helsinki, Madrid, and more. Finish summer with a bang by spending it in Paris, or fly to Frankfurt and take a train to Munich for Oktoberfest — this sale is flexible on dates and locations.

THE VALUE: The same routes cost over $1,000 in summer on other airlines, so this deal saves over $400 on round-trip tickets.

THE CATCH: Travel must be completed by November 24, and taxes and fees of up to $190 are not included.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book online with American Airlines.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find the best place to stay in Europe with our Travel Search tool, or check out what to do when you get there with our European Travel Guides.

It’s not nice to play favorites, and with airberlin’s EuropePass, you don’t have to! Visit four cities in Europe now through September 30, and get all of your European flights for just $249 – that’s just $62 per flight, including taxes! You could start in Barcelona and work your way west, stopping in Nice, Rome, and Vienna, or go north to Oslo, Manchester, or Berlin – the possibilities are endless! This pass is valid for dozens of cities in 13 countries, including Russia, Germany, Spain, and Italy.

THE VALUE: Save over $100 on each flight, for a total savings of over $400.

THE CATCH: You must book your international flight (from the U.S. or Canada to Europe) on airberlin, or an airberlin partner.

THE DETAILS: To book, visit airberlin’s website.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best hotel deals in Europe. Can’t decide which city to fly to? Check our Travel Guides for inspiration.

Fly to Finland this month and save hundreds with this round-trip air deal for $525, including tax. This flight from New York to Helsinki typically costs over $1,200. Spring is a great time of year to visit Helsinki. Temperatures hover in the mid-60s, and there’s plenty of daylight – about 14 hours a day – to enjoy lots of sightseeing in this chic northern capital.

THE VALUE: This deal saves hundreds on peak spring fares.

THE CATCH: These flights will get snapped up fast, so book now for the widest selection of dates.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight online with our Travel Search price comparison tool.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find a hot Helsinki hotel on our hotel reviews page, or check out what to do when you get there with our Finland travel guide.

Still looking for a Memorial Day weekend getaway? CheapOair has flights from New York City to Punta Cana now through June 14, for just $438 round-trip – including most taxes and fees! Flights in May and June on other airlines are over $857 round-trip, so this fantastic flight fare saves you over 50%. Book by May 13th, and you could shortly be relaxing on the white sand beaches, golfing in the sun, or diving the beautiful clear waters.

THE VALUE: Flights from New York City to Punta Cana average over $800 during this peak travel season, so this deal saves you around $400. Plus, most taxes and fees (including fuel surcharges) are included, which usually tacks on an extra few hundred dollars.

THE CATCH: Government taxes are not included, and tickets are non refundable.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book with CheapOair.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find a great Dominican Republic hotel deal with our Travel Search price comparison tool. Then figure out what to do when you get there with our Punta Cana Travel Guide.

It’s spring in Louisville, which means it’s time for Mint Juleps and the Kentucky Derby!  Grab your derby hat and one of these great one-way fares (taxes not included), and get ready to cheer, because Frontier Airlines will fly you to and from the races without taking away all your betting money,  Departures are available from select cities nationwide for travel May 5- 9, for under $70! Sale ends April 22.

Sample Fares to Louisville (O/W):

•    Kansas City: $69.50
•    Minneapolis/ St. Paul: $69.50
•    Denver: $69.50
•    Milwaukee: $69.50
•    Green Bay: $69.50
•    Albuquerque: $99
•    Los Angeles: $99
•    Salt Lake City: $99
•    San Diego: $99
•    Seattle: $99
•    Phoenix: $99
•    Portland: $99

THE VALUE: Fares to Louisville during the Kentucky Derby are usually double these prices, so if you’re going to the race, this sale will save you over $200 on most routes.

THE CATCH: This sale is valid for very limited travel dates (May 5-9). Taxes and fees will tack around $15 extra each way on to your tickets.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight with Frontier Airlines.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our hotel search tool to find a killer Kentucky hotel.

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It’s tournament time in Texas! Want to be in Houston for the NCAA finals on April 2 and 4? Or just want a southern spring break, but spent all your money on a losing bracket? Continental has you covered: Travel now through June and get low round-trip fares starting from just $148 on routes from select cities nationwide (including New Orleans, Indianapolis, Newark, Hartford and more) to Houston. Whether you’re coming for basketball or just for great dining in the nation’s fourth-largest city, these cheap fares (not including taxes) are super rates for this time of year.

Sample Fares (R/T)

* New Orleans – Houston: $183+
* Orange County – Houston: $238+
* Indianapolis – Houston: $248+
* Hartford – Houston: $308+
* Newark – $398+

THE VALUE: This sale can save you more than 40% on regularly priced round-trip flights to Houston

THE CATCH: There’s no book-by date, so grab these deals while they last. Also, taxes and fees are not included.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight with Continental.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Visit our Southern Hotel Deals pages to find a hot Houston hotel.

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Before prices skyrocket for peak-spring and summer travel, score a flight to Europe for as little as $219 one-way with Delta Airlines’ fare sale. This sale offers reduced rates to London and Amsterdam from Boston, Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. Fares to Amsterdam are valid for departures from March 21 – April 17 and May 15 – June 15.  Fares to London are valid for departures from March 26 – April 17 or May 1-15, but all tickets must be purchased by March 31.

Sample One-Way Fares:

•    Boston–London: $219
•    Jacksonville–London: $219
•    Miami–London: $219
•    Orlando–London: $219
•    Tampa–London: $219
•    Miami–Amsterdam: $319

THE VALUE: One-way flights to Europe in the spring and summer can easily top $500, so these fares can save you over $600 round-trip. Plus, flights out of smaller Florida cities go on sale much less often than major airports, so grab this bargain while you can!

THE CATCH: Taxes and fees are not included, so expect to pay an extra $100+ each way.

THE DETAILS: To book your flight, visit Delta’s website.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find out the best things to do in London & Amsterdam with our travel guides, and grab a great hotel bargain before you go.

Finally, winter is on its way out the door. Time to dig out the swimwear and to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. Even if you spent all your money on heating bills this winter, Southwest has you covered, with their Spring Into Summer Package deal sale. Book a flight and hotel for travel between June 21and September 22, and save $100. Fly from Boise to Reno, and get your flight plus four nights in the Circus Circus hotel for just $64 per person, per night.

Sample packages (per person, per night):

• Boise-Reno: $64
• Baltimore-Orlando: $95
• Portland-Las Vegas: $97
• Chicago-Reno: $100
• Boston-Phoenix: $103
• NYC-Miami: $106
• Philadelphia-Fort Myers: $112
• Norfolk-Atlantic City: $113
• Tulsa-Dallas: $114
• Austin-Fort Lauderdale: $117
• Los Angeles-Orlando: $119
• NYC-New Orleans: $126
• NYC-Anaheim: $127
• DC-Anaheim: $135

THE VALUE: Save $100 on package deals. Plus, these packages include round-trip flights, hotel accommodations (including taxes), 24-hour traveler assistance, and (extremely rare these days) two checked bags for free.

THE CATCH: Fees are not included, so expect to pay up to an extra $30 each way. Prices over weekends and holidays will be higher than the lowest weekday fares. Hotel packages require a 3-night minimum stay. Book by April 7 to get the $100 off. Can’t get away this summer? Save $50 on spring packages for travel between March 20 through June 20.

THE DETAILS: To book your package, visit Southwest Airlines.

WE’VE GOT MORE: No matter which package you choose, we’ve got you covered with our destination guides.

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