Want to experience la dolce vita this summer? Thanks to a new sale, you can now book a trip to Milan, Rome or Venice, Italy, at a steep discount.
Departure cities in this deal include Charlotte, Dallas and Los Angeles. Some routes are as low as $550 round-trip — a fantastic price for a ticket to Europe, even considering that most routes have layovers.
The travel window for this sale primarily involves flights slated for the offseason (i.e., in the fall and winter). It’s an underrated time to visit Italy; the weather won’t be as hot, and the crowds will be much smaller.
Unless otherwise specified, this deal is for basic economy tickets. A carry-on is included with most airlines. However, checking a bag will cost between $55 and $75 each way, so pack lightly if you can.
Deal basics
Airline: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa and United Airlines
Routes: From Charlotte, Dallas and Los Angeles to Milan, Rome and Venice, Italy
How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: Availability from August 2024 through March 2025
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Sample flights
There is good availability for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) in October and November on American Airlines. Tickets are currently going for $553 round-trip.
There are also some great options at the same price point for early 2025. Here’s one example for $555 round-trip.
If you live in Texas, consider flying to Milan in February to get the most bang for your buck. American Airlines has routes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to MXP earmarked at only $550.
American Airlines is also offering the same trip from DFW to MXP in October and November for the same price.
Aer Lingus has some reasonable options for a trip from the West Coast to Rome. You can book round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) in November for $563.
We’ll end on one of the best bargains we found in this sale. You can snag a round-trip ticket on American Airlines from CLT to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in December for only $553.
According to Google Flights, booking this itinerary would save you hundreds of dollars on this route.
Maximize your purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
Bottom line
Getting to indulge in Italian food is almost as big of a draw as visiting historic landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. Once you snag your discounted flight, be sure to read TPG’s insider guide to eating and drinking your way through your Italian vacation.
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