Summer vacations are likely to become more expensive as fuel prices remain high due to the ongoing Iran war.
Analysts estimate that domestic U.S. airfares are already up roughly 10 to 15%, year-over-year, and international flights are up closer to 20% in some markets. The worst could still be yet to come as Europe faces a potential jet fuel shortage that could hit by mid-May.
Pensacola residents hoping to find some cheap summer flights aren’t completely out of luck just yet. After scouring several flight deal websites, we found 14 countries Pensacolians can fly to this summer for under $1,000.
A quick note about how we found these prices: These prices reflect round-trip flights for one adult in economy class for a 7-day trip. Prices will vary based on actual dates.
Pensacola (PNS) to Dublin, Ireland (DUB) – from $767
Roundtrip flights from Pensacola to Dublin, Ireland, start around $767 in June, and continue throughout the summer, according to Skyscanner.com. Dublin is cheaper to fly to outside of the summer months, but prices can exceed $1,600 in some cases.
Pensacola (PNS) to Santiago, Chile (SCL) — from $837
Roundtrip flights from Pensacola to Santiago, Chile, start around $837 in June, and continue throughout the summer, according to Skyscanner.com. These deals can be more hit or miss than the Dublin flights, with more rising north of $1,000.
Pensacola (PNS) to London, United Kingdom (LHR) — from $980
Pensacola flights to London, United Kingdom, start off around $980 in August and dip to around $850 in September, according to Expedia.com.
Pensacola (PNS) to Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) — from $812
Pensacolians can fly to Reykjavik, Iceland, for as cheap as $812 starting in June. Some savings can be found sprinkled around July, with more cropping up in August and September.
Pensacola (PNS) to Rome, Italy (FCO) — from $791
In August, the cheapest flights from Pensacola International Airport and Rome, Italy, can be found for around $791 with American Airlines. Most of the deals hover between $800-$900 throughout August and September.
Pensacola (PNS) to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) — from $957
A few flights between Pensacola and Amsterdam, Netherlands, can be found just under $1,000 starting in mid-August through American Airlines, with flights lasting north of 16 hours. Flights get a bit cheaper—and faster—in September, with deals hitting around $957 per traveler.
Pensacola (PNS) to Athens, Greece (ATH) — from $753
Flights from Pensacola to Athens, Greece, can be found starting at $753 per traveler for those who don’t mind a slightly longer, nine-day trip. Prices start to drop below $1,000 in September, though many will still have to stay flexible to find the best flight.
Pensacola (PNS) to Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) — from $733
Travelers can find flights from Pensacola to Copenhagen, Denmark, for as low as $733 in August. Sub-$1,000 flights can be found in earlier months, like June, but require lengthy layovers.
Pensacola (PNS) to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) — from $834
Prices for flights between Pensacola and Frankfurt, Germany, start to drop in August. Flights toward the end of the month get as low as $834.
Pensacola (PNS) to Barcelona, Spain (BCN) — from $837
Flights between Pensacola and Barcelona, Spain, drop below $850 per seat starting in mid-August through Delta. A few cheaper deals can be found in September, with prices dropping into the $700 range in October.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: 10 countries you can fly to for under $1,000 from Pensacola this summer
Reporting by Brandon Girod, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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