Which Airlines Are the Cheapest? - Affordable Flight Options Worldwide

Which Airlines Are the Cheapest?

One of the most important things to consider when arranging your company’s business travel is keeping costs down. One strategy to help with this is transferring flights to a cheaper airline that doesn’t fly from the UK when you get closer to your destination. A good example is transferring to a US domestic airline in New York, then flying elsewhere in the US. Below are the cheapest airlines in each part of the world:

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Europe

The cheapest airline for 2024 (and 2023) was Wizz Air, though it’s also considered one of the worst. Aegean Airlines, Vueling, and TAP Air Portugal follow closely for having the lowest revenue per seat kilometre. Next on the list are Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Lufthansa.

North America

In North America, the cheapest airlines include Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. These airlines average less than $1 per mile according to LendEDU. Transferring to one of these airlines, especially at major hubs like New York, can help save money. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines also offer connections to many South American countries.

If traveling to the west of Canada, consider transferring to domestic airlines in Montreal or Toronto. Top Canadian airlines include Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Canadian North.

South America

For flights to South America, particularly longer journeys such as to Chile, you may want to break up your trip. Popular transfer locations include New York, Orlando, Madrid, and Amsterdam. LATAM Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines offer some of the cheapest flights to South America. For travel within South America, budget airlines include Sky Airline, Amaszonas, Viva Air Colombia, Interjet, and GOL.

Asia

Singapore is a frequent stopover when traveling from the UK to Australia. In Singapore, you can transfer to budget airlines such as Jetstar, Scoot, or Singapore Airlines for lower-cost options. Other cheap Asian airlines include IndiGo, SpiceJet, Skymark Airlines, AirAsia, Nok Airlines, Tiger Airways, Cebu Pacific, and PAL Express.

Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)

You can save money in Oceania by transferring to cheaper domestic flights in Australia. Some options include Jetstar and Virgin Australia. You can also find low-cost flights with Singaporean carriers such as Scoot and Tiger Airways within Australia or for travel to New Zealand. Transferring flights in Singapore on your way to Australia is another cost-saving option with Jetstar, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines.

Africa

For travel to southern Africa, you can reduce costs by transferring flights in North African countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, or Egypt. Cairo, Egypt, is a common transfer point for flights to Johannesburg, South Africa. Etihad, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, and South African Airways offer some of the most affordable options.

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