Black Friday hasn’t arrived yet, but many airlines have already launched strong fare sales. Below are the best airfare deals so far, plus a few bonus offers and tips to get the most value from your purchase. If you don’t find what you want immediately, check guides on finding Black Friday travel deals and current hotel offers.
Airline deals (highlights)
Aer Lingus
– Sale on transatlantic routes from North America to the U.K. and Europe. One-way fares from about $124 for travel Jan. 7–May 12, 2026, when booked this week. Examples: round-trip fares around $348.19 to Dublin and $511 New York–London.
Book: aerlingus.com
Avelo Airlines
– Sale through Nov. 24: 45% off base fares on select flights to/from Florida and Puerto Rico for travel Dec. 3, 2025–March 31, 2026; 15% off all Puerto Rico flights. Use promo codes BEACH45 or BEACH15 at search/payment.
Book: aveloair.com
BermudAir
– Book a three-night-or-longer vacation package via BermudAir Holidays from select U.S. gateways and receive a 100% discount on the flight portion for travel Dec. 1, 2025–March 31, 2026. Eligible gateways include LGA, EWR, HPN, BOS, BWI, MCO, RIC, RDU.
Book: bermudairholidays.com
Breeze Airways
– Black Friday sale runs Nov. 8–30 with deeper discounts Nov. 28–30. Savings: up to $60 on “Nicest” bundles, up to $40 on “Nicer,” and up to $20 on “Nice” bundles for roundtrips Jan. 1–May 12, 2026 (some blackout dates).
Book: flybreeze.com (available Nov. 28)
Cathay Pacific
– Started Nov. 21: economy fares as low as $552 round-trip for members. Promo codes for members: BFUS100 (business), BFUS75 (premium economy), BFUS50 (coach) for additional discounts. Cathay World Elite Mastercard holders may get up to 15% off select fare classes (not combinable).
Book: cathaypacific.com
Delta Air Lines
– Expect broader Black Friday fares starting Friday. SkyMiles members can earn up to 4 miles per $1 on Delta gift card purchases of $400 or more.
Etihad Airways
– Up to 35% off many routes; book by Dec. 2, 2025, for travel Jan. 13–June 24, 2026.
Book: etihad.com
Fiji Airways
– Select routes starting at $349 each way (including nonstop LAX–Nadi and SFO–Nadi). Sale through Dec. 3, 2025, for travel Jan. 12–Nov. 10, 2026 (selected dates).
Book: fijiairways.com
La Compagnie
– “Blue Friday” promotion through Nov. 28 for travel Dec. 1, 2025–May 31, 2026. Business-class fares from New York to France and Italy start around $2,400 round-trip.
Book: lacompagnie.com
LATAM
– Black Friday sale across many South American routes. Examples: New York–Guayaquil from about $355, New York–Quito about $400 round-trip.
Book: LATAM
Qatar Airways
– Up to 30% off through Nov. 28 for travel Nov. 20, 2025–Oct. 31, 2026 (some blackout dates). Solo travelers can save 25% in coach or premium cabins; groups of two to five can save 30% in economy. Extra offers include Privilege Club bonuses (code AMOFFER25), discounts on flight+hotel packages, cruises, and Discover Qatar experiences.
Book: qatarairways.com
Singapore Airlines
– Sale begins Nov. 26 (book by Dec. 2, 2025). Sneak-peek fares include New York–Frankfurt from $489 round-trip and Los Angeles–Tokyo from $569, with premium-economy options. Travel Jan. 15–Oct. 30, 2026.
Book: singaporeair.com (available Nov. 26)
TAP Air Portugal
– Sale runs Nov. 26–Dec. 2, 2025, for travel Jan. 31–May 15, 2026. Economy fares from about $349 round-trip and business from about $2,499. Sample economy fares from U.S. cities include:
– New York: $349 to Madrid/Barcelona; $359 to Rome/Milan; $439 to Paris.
– Boston: $359 to Madrid/Barcelona; $459 to many German/Scandinavian/Polish cities.
– Miami: $399 to Madrid/Barcelona/Malaga; under $500 to several European cities.
– Chicago: $399 to Madrid/Barcelona/Rome/Milan; $439 to Paris/Nice and many Italian/Spanish cities.
– Washington, D.C.: $399 to Madrid/Barcelona; $439 to many Spanish/French/Italian cities.
– San Francisco: $449 to Madrid/Barcelona; $469 to Rome/Florence/Milan/Venice.
Book: flytap.com (available Nov. 26)
Bonus offers
Priority Pass
– Through Nov. 30, save 30% on a standard Priority Pass membership: pay $69 instead of $99.
Buy: Priority Pass
Thrifty Traveler
– Biggest sale of the year on Thrifty Traveler Premium: new subscribers get 50% off the first year. Rates: $49.99 for flight-deal alerts (normally $99.99) or $74.99 for flight+hotel (normally $149.99). Use promo code THEPOINTSGUY or a partner link to skip the code. Sale ends Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Buy: thriftytraveler.com
How to maximize your purchase
– Book with a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare. Examples:
– Chase Sapphire Preferred: 2x points on travel.
– American Express Gold Card: 3x points on airfare booked directly with airlines or via amextravel.com.
– American Express Platinum: 5x points on airfare booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel (up to $500,000 per calendar year).
– Chase Sapphire Reserve: 8x points on flights booked through Chase Travel and 4x on flights booked directly with the airline.
– Compare booking channels: some sales are only on airline websites, others appear via travel agencies or OTAs. Verify fare rules, change/cancellation policies and any blackout dates before you complete the purchase.
– Use airline loyalty accounts and promo codes at checkout to stack member discounts where allowed. Check whether credit card perks or airline co-brand cards offer additional savings or upgrades.
– If you need flexibility, consider fares with reasonable change policies or buy travel insurance that covers your specific risks.
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Check each airline’s site for full terms, exact travel dates and blackout restrictions before booking. Deals and availability can change quickly as Black Friday approaches.