How to Fly to Europe on a Carrier

Booking by Phone

1). Phone the major airlines that fly out of nearby airports as well as travel agencies in your area.
2). Ask each airline and travel agency their prices to take you to your destination on the dates you want to travel. Be sure to ask for total prices including all taxes and fees. Write down all the information they give you.
3). Compare the prices, dates of travel and other information you've written down, including how long you are going to have to wait in airports for connecting flights if there are no direct flights or if the direct flights are too expensive.
4). Call the airline or travel agency that offers the deal that most suits your needs. Tell the airline or travel-agency employee the location and time you wish to travel. You will need to provide your credit-card number and other basic information to complete the booking.

1). Browse airline price aggregators such as Vayama, Kayak, Expedia or Travelocity. Input the name of your departure and arrival cities as well as the dates and times of the flights. These websites will run a search, comparing prices among a host of major airlines.
2). Select the ticket most suitable for your needs.
3). Type in your basic information and credit-card information to complete the booking. Either an electronic ticket or mailed ticket will be sent to you.
4). Travel to the airport at least two and a half hours in advance of international flights and check in at the appropriate gate with your electronic or mailed ticket.