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Booking Flights to Europe

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

I booked a tour to parts of Europe in September, and originally I said they could go ahead and book the flights too.   I was worried about being put into a middle seat for so many hours.

Then I decided to go from Prague to Faro Portugal for a GO SEE the area as a resident before I go to Houston to apply for my VISA.    I canceled my flight through this tour company.

Today I looked, and OH MY flights are very reasonable.   Like $680 roundtrip to and from Zurich.   I was thinking one way to Zurich for the trip, and Lisbon home, but that flight was MUCH longer, and about $1300.   It is $49 from Faro to Zurich, so saving A LOT to get a round trip.

TIP:   always check what the flight costs are, then see what it would be to fly around Europe and do a round trip home, could save you money!

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Joan Cox
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... good to see that prices for overseas flights are moderating. They were crazy expensive for a while.

May 07, 2025 05:20 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Joan - I have never booked a European trip.  In my overseas travelling days, they were primarily business-related and booked through the company's travel office.  I realize flying has changed in countless even if faraway destinations are not on my current itinerary.  

May 07, 2025 05:42 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Joan - remarkable price. I can remember when they were so expensive. I'm sure you will have an enjoyable experience.  

May 07, 2025 06:10 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Nice. This is a good tip. Europe is so different from flying in the USA...here it seems we screw people over for flying into smaller airports. I get the hubs, but our air transportation system has sucked for years. Interesting...the Middle East is so much more advanced. 

May 07, 2025 06:31 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

Zone pricing hits the airlines as well. Charge more because they know they can.

May 07, 2025 12:37 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker my trip to Portugal in 2023 I think was $1500 or so, so they have significantly decreased, thankfully.

May 07, 2025 02:51 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, many of my friends in their early 70's say they won't be flying anymore.

May 07, 2025 02:52 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Joe, I was shocked at the low cost, and very happy!

May 07, 2025 02:52 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I was shocked to pay $1500 or so to fly to Portugal, and only $49 from Faro to Paris - a 2 1/2 hour flight.   So much more reasonable over there.

May 07, 2025 02:53 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Ed, you are right, and peak seasons, holidays, etc.

May 07, 2025 02:53 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing this smart travel tip, Joan Cox! It’s such a good reminder to always shop around and compare options — sometimes the best deal is just a few clicks away. Appreciating your practical advice and wishing you an amazing trip! ✈️😊

May 07, 2025 05:05 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- you are so organized!!!   I love that you love traveling!!!  I can't wait to hear more. 

May 07, 2025 06:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good for you Joan for doing your research and flights have definitely come down flying to Europe. My granddaughter and her friend are going to Portugal the end of May and they got great flight prices. 

May 07, 2025 07:57 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Inactive/Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Joan Cox - WOW! That is an amazing price! Which airlines are you flying? I need to check it out. I don't ever recall seeing flights to Zurich that cheap!

I hope you have a wonderful trip!

May 08, 2025 05:10 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Joan:

Good luck getting your flights at a reasonable price. I haven't travelled to Europe in a number of years so have no clues about the pricing.

Jeff

May 08, 2025 08:22 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lew, sometimes our choices can be easy, but if you do a bit more research, you can save some money!

May 09, 2025 07:24 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I have a lot on my plate with working and planning such a big event.  I have to be organized.

May 09, 2025 07:24 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I hope they love Portugal like I did.   Such a beautiful country.

May 09, 2025 07:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Patricia Feager I found several - United, Luftansa, Air Canada, Icelandair, British Airways and Edelweiss Air/Swiss.    Only one is nonstop - Edelweiss Air/Swiss and takes 9 hours and 55 min.

May 09, 2025 07:27 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, sure wasn't this reasonable when I went in 2023!

May 09, 2025 07:27 AM