It’s that time of year when it seems like every company under the sun is having some sort of sale. For travelers, this means you may be able to find a great Black Friday deal on a flight to somewhere new in 2022. While the best airfare deals are unpredictable and can happen at any time of the year, there are a few advertised Black Friday sales worth mentioning this year.

To help cut through the clutter, we’ll give a summary of some of the most relevant Black Friday flight deals along with our take on whether these sales are somewhat normal or are truly extraordinary. We’ll also provide a few examples of the best deals that fall within each sale.

Black Friday Flight Deals for 2021

Aer Lingus

The flag carrier of Ireland is discounting flights to the Emerald Isle and beyond with its Black Friday deals. Take up to $100 off roundtrip Economy tickets or $200 off roundtrip Business Class fares to Ireland and the rest of Europe from select cities in the Midwest and on the East Coast. And flights from West Coast cities Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle get $200 off Economy and $300 off Business Class.

The discount will be reflected in normal search results for travel dates between January 1 – May 31, 2021. Many routes reflect typical sale fares from Aer Lingus but you may find some great deals for a St. Patrick’s Day trip to Ireland. Some of the most notable fares include:

• San Francisco to Dublin $386 roundtrip, nonstop
• Boston to Shannon $403 roundtrip, nonstop
• New York to Naples $476 roundtrip

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30, at 6:59 pm ET

Air Canada

Save up to 20% on flights to Canada and other international destinations in South America, Asia, Australia, and “sun” destinations (Mexico, Caribbean, etc.) when flying Air Canada. No promo code is necessary for sale fares, which you can find for travel through June 30, 2022, with blackout dates Dec. 16, 2021 – Jan. 6, 2022, and Feb. 26 – Mar. 20. Aeroplan members can also earn a minimum of 1,000 bonus points by entering promo code 20MILLION when booking eligible fares.

This sale is nothing too out of the ordinary for Air Canada. Last year, we did see a pretty stellar deal come out on Cyber Monday though, so be sure to check back for our post on Monday. Nonetheless, some of the best deals in this sale include:

• Washington D.C. to Vancouver $322 roundtrip
• Toronto to Buenos Aires $815 CAD roundtrip ($642 USD)
• Seattle to Montreal $341 roundtrip

Sale expires: Sunday, November 28, at 11:59 pm PT

Alaska Airlines

For Black Friday, Alaska Airlines is having one of its better sales with fares starting from $29 one-way. Most sale fares are valid for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, between January 5 – March 9, 2022. Certain routes will have different restrictions. Some highlights include:

• Seattle to Portland $57 roundtrip, nonstop
• San Francisco to New York $177 roundtrip, nonstop
• Boston to San Diego $197 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Sunday, November 28, at 11:59 pm PT

Allegiant

Allegiant has reduced fares up to 40% off all routes for Black Friday. The travel period varies due to the majority of routes being seasonal. Allegiant’s fares are normally quite low and the schedule is limited, but if you can make it work, these fares are hard to beat. A few examples of what you can book include:

• Houston to Asheville $66 roundtrip, nonstop
• Spokane to Las Vegas $66 roundtrip, nonstop
• Nashville to Bozeman $82 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm PT

American Airlines

On the surface, American’s Black Friday fare sale doesn’t really seem like anything out of the ordinary. The airline is simply listing several routes with either one-way or roundtrip fares under $100. Don’t get me wrong, these are super cheap flights, but are also quite typical for these particular routes.

However, the fact that American basically eliminated Basic Economy fares for domestic travel during the course of the pandemic means these Main Cabin fares are much better than what the competition offers. The travel period varies by route but the lowest fares are mostly for December/January travel, excluding holidays. A few examples include: (prices are for Main Cabin fares which include carry-on bag, seat selection, and no change fees)

• Philadelphia to Ft. Lauderdale $97 roundtrip, nonstop
• Chicago to Miami $97 roundtrip, nonstop
• New York to Los Angeles $187 roundtrip, nonstop

Bonus: You can also save up to 45% off when purchasing AAdvantage miles. Buying miles is almost always a bad deal but if you just need to top off your balance for an immediate use redemption, this sale could save you some money.

Sale expires: No expiration on fare sale; Buy miles sale expires Monday, November 29

Avelo Airlines

Take 30% off roundtrip flights on Avelo Airlines for Black Friday. This is a one-day sale so you must book today for travel between December 1 – 31, 2021. To receive the discount, just enter promo code BLACKFRIDAY when booking eligible dates on aveloair.com. The best thing about this sale is that there are no blackout dates so you can even save on Christmas flights.

The discount reduces fares as low as $50 roundtrip for certain routes. Of course, travel around the holidays will generally be more expensive but you can likely find a great last-minute deal for the holidays with this sale if the limited route network and schedule works for you. A few ideas include:

• Tucson to Burbank $50 roundtrip, nonstop
• Burbank to Arcata $64 roundtrip, nonstop
• New Haven to Ft. Lauderdale $78 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Friday, November 26, at 11:59 pm PT

Avianca

Avianca is changing the color scheme with its Red Friday sale. Flights from the U.S. to Latin America start from just $35 one-way. Super deals are plentiful for travel from mid-January onward. Avianca is also discounting baggage fees and upgrades but beware that the percentages advertised may be deceiving since it’s compared to airport rates. A few airfare examples include:

• Houston to San Salvador $110 roundtrip, nonstop
• Miami to Medellin $118 roundtrip, nonstop
• New York to Bogota $210 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Breeze Airways

One of the newest U.S. airlines is having a “Nicer” sale than most for Black Friday. So nice, in fact, that Breeze Airways is offering its upgraded “Nicer” fare for only $19 extra compared to the standard “Nice” fare. This means you’ll be able to sit in an extra legroom seat, bring a normal-sized carry-on bag, check one bag, board the plane first, and enjoy a drink and snack onboard for just $19 more than the equivalent of Breeze Airways’ basic economy fare which only includes a personal item. In all, this represents an $80 value.

There are no blackout dates so this upgrade can be purchased for any flight through the end of Breeze’s current booking schedule, May 2, 2022.  The lowest “Nice” fares currently on offer are $39 one-way, which means you can book a “Nicer” fare for $58 on most routes within the network. Don’t wait! This is a one-day sale so you must book today! A few examples include: (fares include baggage and extra legroom seats)

• Oklahoma City to Tampa $116 roundtrip, nonstop (Nicer)
• Pittsburgh to Charleston $116 roundtrip, nonstop (Nicer)
• Louisville to New Orleans $116 roundtrip, nonstop (Nicer)

Sale expires: Friday, November 26, at 11:59 pm ET

British Airways

Travelers originating in the UK can book 20,000 seats to the USA for £299 return (~$398). This could benefit U.S. travelers if you want to take multiple trips to London by nesting a roundtrip flight starting in the UK between the outbound and inbound flight of a roundtrip flight originating in the U.S.

For travel originating in the U.S., rather than a fare sale, British Airways is discounting vacation packages for Black Friday. Save up to $500 based on a tiered system.

• Save $50 when you spend at least $1,000
• Save $100 when you spend at least $2,000
• Save $250 when you spend at least $4,000
• Save $500 when you spend at least $6,000

British Airways does offer some decently priced vacation packages so if you prefer to book everything together, you can save some money with this deal. Flights from New York to London including 5 nights hotel start from $631 per person based on two people traveling, double occupancy.

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Cathay Pacific

Although the airline dubs this sale as its “biggest sale of the year”, the advertised fares are a bit higher than we’ve seen in past years’ sales where Cathay Pacific has typically shined with some amazing Black Friday deals. This year, fares start from $728 roundtrip to destinations throughout Asia for departures between January 1 – May 23, or August 15 – October 29, 2022.

While a few destinations in Asia are currently open to U.S. travelers, you’ll want to research entry requirements for specifics. A few sample fares from this sale include:

• Los Angeles to Manila $728 roundtrip
• San Francisco to Jakarta $1,409 roundtrip in Premium Economy
• Los Angeles to Singapore $3,046 roundtrip in Business Class

Sale expires: Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm PT

Copa Airlines

Copa has special sale fares to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru for Copa Blue Week. Travel from February 1 – May 15, 2022. These special fares are only available for roundtrip travel and do not apply to multi-city itineraries. You’ll find the best deals from West Coast cities such as San Francisco where fares start from just $308 roundtrip. A few sample fares include:

• San Francisco to San Jose, Costa Rica $308 roundtrip
• Chicago to Barranquilla $387 roundtrip
• Washington D.C. to Lima $394 roundtrip

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Delta

Have Delta SkyMiles? Now might be a great time to unload them to book a flight for 2022. While SkyMiles often get a bad rep for being worthless in regards to redeeming for international Business Class tickets due to dynamic pricing, there are sometimes incredible flash sales for economy and Premium Economy tickets where you can get a really good value.

Delta’s Season of the Adventure Deals are valid for domestic travel January 10 – February 28; Latin America and Caribbean travel January 5 – February 28; and Premium Select European travel now through May 6, 2022. Domestic travel has blackout dates Jan. 14, 17, Feb. 17, 18, and 21. Some of the best deals include:

• Seattle to Los Cabos 8,000 miles roundtrip, nonstop (+$109 taxes/fees)
• Minneapolis to Phoenix 9,000 miles roundtrip, nonstop (+$12 taxes/fees)
• Denver to Rome 90,000 miles roundtrip in Premium Select (+$74 taxes/fees)

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Emirates

One of the world’s best reviewed airlines has featured fares for Black Friday to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, India, Asia, as well as its fifth freedom routes between the U.S. and Europe. Flights start from $599 in Economy or you can fly fancy in Emirates’ Business Class from $2,769. Travel between January 11 – April 30, 2022. A few highlights include:

• Houston to Malé, Maldives $889 roundtrip
• Newark to Athens $2,769 roundtrip, nonstop in Business Class
• Seattle to Cairo $2,869 roundtrip in Business Class

Sale expires: Sunday, November 28

Etihad

Etihad is selling some pretty stellar Black Friday deals in both Economy and Business Class for travel throughout the world. Especially exciting are the fares to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Travel between January 17 – May 19, 2022. Some examples include:

• Chicago to Malé $715 roundtrip
• New York to Colombo $735 roundtrip
• Washington D.C. to Malé $745 roundtrip

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways is welcoming back US travelers with a Black Friday sale to entice visitors to the laid-back island nation. Fully vaccinated Americans can enter Fiji starting December 1, 2021, and this sale includes travel dates through October 31, 2022. You can also save on flights to other Pacific Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. While Australia hasn’t announced any reopening plans for international visitors, New Zealand plans to reopen its borders to vaccinated travelers on April 30, 2021.

The best part about this sale is that these prices are available on widespread travel dates so you’ll likely be able to find the sale fares on your preferred dates of travel if you book now. Sale fares include:

• Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji $799 roundtrip, nonstop
• San Francisco to Nadi, Fiji $749 roundtrip, nonstop
• Honolulu to Nadi, Fiji $649 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Flair Airlines

After rapid expansion during the past year, Flair Airlines has really shaken up fares in key Canada/US leisure markets. For Black Friday, the ultra-low-cost carrier is having a promo code sale with 30% off base fares on all US routes. Travel between December 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022, with blackout dates Dec. 15 – Jan. 7.

To get the discount, enter promo code BLACKFRIDAY when booking on flairair.com. Discounted fares include:

• Burbank to Vancouver $110 USD roundtrip, nonstop
• Toronto to Palm Springs $202 CAD roundtrip, nonstop ($160 USD)
• Montreal to Ft. Lauderdale $211 CAD roundtrip, nonstop ($167 USD)

Sale expires: Friday, November 26, at 11:59 pm MT

Frontier Airlines

Take up to 80% off the base fare for your next domestic flight on Frontier with its Black Friday flight deals promo code sale. Simply enter promo code HOLIDAYS when booking on flyfrontier.com to receive a discount for travel through March 9, 2022. Blackout dates apply Dec. 16 – Jan. 5, and Feb. 18-22 for all routes with additional blackouts to/from St. Thomas and San Juan Jan. 6-11.

An 80% discount will be applied to nonstop domestic travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For nonstop and connecting flights Mondays through Thursdays, and Saturdays, a 50% discount will apply. Certain markets to Florida, Vegas, Puerto Rico, and other southern cities have different days of the week eligible depending on direction of travel. The discount will not apply to Frontier’s online booking fee, which often makes up the bulk of its already low fares so don’t expect the price to drop too much. But, any savings can help. Some of the best deals include:

• Charlotte to Denver $84 roundtrip, nonstop
• Las Vegas to Miami $84 roundtrip, nonstop
• Denver to Washington D.C. $88 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Saturday, November 27, at 11:59 pm ET 

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines is getting into the holiday spirit with $79-89 one-way fares to Hawaii from a few West Coast cities and $99 flights from several more. East Coast flights to Hawaii start from $199 one-way. Exact travel dates vary by route but these prices are generally available between early January and early March. A few examples include:

• San Francisco to Maui $158 roundtrip, nonstop
• Long Beach to Honolulu $198 roundtrip, nonstop
• Boston to Honolulu $399 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: No expiration date listed (prices could change at any time)

Iberia

Iberia’s Black Friday sale from the US includes some advertised fares to secondary cities in Spain such as Seville, A Coruña, and Gran Canaria. However, the prices listed don’t seem to be entirely accurate. Some routes are more expensive while others will actually be lower than advertised. Fares start from $435 roundtrip for travel between January 15 – March 31, 2022. A few examples include:

• New York to Madrid $435 roundtrip, nonstop
• Los Angeles to Madrid $444 roundtrip, nonstop
• Miami to Seville $531 roundtrip

Bonus: The better Black Friday sale on Iberia is for flights within Europe where fares start from just €20 one-way for travel between January 11 – June 9, 2022. Perfect for hopping around Europe after you’ve found a great deal across the pond to Spain.

Sales expire: Tuesday, November 30

Icelandair

Stopping off in Iceland for a few days on your way to or from Europe is a great way to break up the flight across the Atlantic. Best of all, Icelandair offers free stopovers so you can take advantage of its Black Friday flight sale to book a 2-for-1 adventure next year. Travel between January 10 – May 14, 2022. Some samples include:

• Orlando to Copenhagen $397 roundtrip
• Boston to Amsterdam $414 roundtrip
• Denver to Paris $427 roundtrip

Sale expires: Thursday, December 2

JetBlue

Similar to British Airways, JetBlue’s Black Friday sale features tiered savings for vacation packages where you can save up to $750. You’ll need to enter the appropriate promo code when booking on jetbluevacations.com to receive the discount for travel between December 8, 2021 – October 15, 2022. Use the following promo codes to save:

• Use promo code BUNDLE50 for $50 off when you spend $500+
• Use promo code BUNDLE150 for $150 off when you spend $1,000+
• Use promo code BUNDLE500 for $500 off when you spend $3,000+
• Use promo code BUNDLE750 for $750 off when you spend $6,000+

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30, at 11:59 pm ET 

LATAM

During #BlackFridayLATAM, you’ll find sale fares to Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru up to 50% off for flights on LATAM between March and May 2022. Fares start from $202 roundtrip during these months and you can even find a few sub-$200 fares to Colombia in January/February. A few of the best sale fares include:

• Miami to Bogota $202 roundtrip, nonstop
• Miami to Lima $263 roundtrip, nonstop
• Los Angeles to Lima $491 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Level

Earlier this year, Level entered an interline agreement with regional low-cost carrier Vueling. This allows Level to sell tickets to more destinations in Europe via connecting flights, which makes for a longer list of deals in its Black Flydays sale. Nonstop flights to Barcelona start from $349 roundtrip for travel through October 2022. Some of the best fares from this sale include:

• New York to Barcelona $349 roundtrip, nonstop
• Boston to Barcelona $399 roundtrip, nonstop
• New York to Ibiza $392 roundtrip

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

LOT Polish Airlines

Take 15% off long-haul LOT Polish flights in economy class for travel between January 17 – March 31, 2022. You’ll need to click on the “I have a discount code” link in the search box and enter promo code BL15 when searching on lot.com to receive the meager Black Week discount.

Since the discount only applies to the “base fare” and not to taxes/fees, you’ll only see it knock a few dollars off the lowest fares. However, you’ll see more savings when booking Economy Standard fares or more expensive routes. Some examples of what you can book include:

• New York to Warsaw $439 roundtrip, nonstop
• Miami to Wroclaw $462 roundtrip
• Chicago to Krakow $479 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian)

Take up to $100 off your next Lufthansa Group flight by using the appropriate promo code.

• Use promo code ZSD3BES328E8 when booking on Lufthansa.com
• Use promo code Z5QGTSBVJ1SI when booking on Swiss.com
• Use promo code ZJ0GIHGRRBHG when booking on Austrian.com

First, select flights from any US gateway to Europe, Africa, Middle East, or Asia. On the payment page, you’ll need to click on “Get a discount on your fare” below the total on the right-hand side of the page and enter the promo code to receive the discount.

The promo code is valid for flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, or United through November 22, 2022. It will only discount the “base fare” and will not lower any fuel surcharges or taxes so you may see a lower discount than expected since hefty fuel surcharges can sometimes make up the bulk of a fare. Nonetheless, $100 off is always welcome and can allow you to fly across the pond for a bargain, such as:

• Boston to Kiev $455 roundtrip
• Dallas to Cluj, Romania $491 roundtrip
• Detroit to Athens $507 roundtrip

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30, at 11:59 pm ET

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is known to have one of the best Business Class seats in the world and you can enjoy its Qsuites from just $2,230 roundtrip with Qatar’s Black Friday offers. If you don’t want to spring for the pointy end of the plane, Economy Class fares start from $625. Travel between January 11 – May 14, 2022. And you can also save up to 50% off extra baggage. A few highlights include:

• Philadelphia to Cairo $649 roundtrip
• Atlanta to Kilimanjaro $997 roundtrip
• Boston to New Delhi $2,470 roundtrip in Business Class

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Scandinavian Airlines SAS

Flights to several destinations in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe are heavily discounted for travel between January 10 – March 31, 2022, with the latest campaign from SAS. Nonstop flights to Scandinavia start from $397 roundtrip and you can find connecting flights elsewhere in Europe for even less.

Some routes may require overnight stops in Copenhagen or Stockholm on the return, which can be a great way to see two cities on the same trip while saving big on airfare. A few of the incredible deals include:

• Newark to Berlin $363 roundtrip
• Chicago to Oslo $397 roundtrip
• Los Angeles to Stockholm $397 roundtrip

Sale expires: Monday, November 29

Singapore Airlines

Flying Singapore Airlines is one of the best experiences in the air and the airline is having some superb Black Friday specials for travel to destinations in Asia and its fifth freedom routes between the U.S. and Europe. Fares start from $549 roundtrip in Economy, $849 in Premium Economy, and $1,999 in Business Class. A few of the best deals include:

• Houston to Bangkok $649 roundtrip
• Los Angeles to Phuket $649 roundtrip
• New York to Frankfurt $1,999 roundtrip, nonstop in Business Class

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Spirit Airlines

The airline everyone loves to hate has dropped fares to just $20.22 one-way on over 200 routes for Black (and Yellow) Friday. Travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, between January 6 – March 5, 2022. This is about as low as airfares can get — even for Spirit. You’re basically only paying mandatory taxes and fees for these flights.

Sure, if you want to bring any large bags, it will cost more than the flight itself. But if you can pack super light, you can get away for just $41 roundtrip, such as:

• Philadelphia to Las Vegas $41 roundtrip, nonstop
• Columbus to Orlando $41 roundtrip, nonstop
• Ft. Lauderdale to Denver $41 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Sunday, November 28, at 11:59 pm ET 

Sun Country Airlines

Sun Country’s Black Friday sale includes fares as low as $19 one-way from its main hub in Minneapolis. New flights from other smaller Midwest cities are also included for a winter escape between January 4 – March 3, 2022. Some of the best deals to warmer weather include:

• Minneapolis to Asheville $37 roundtrip, nonstop
• Milwaukee to Ft. Myers $77 roundtrip, nonstop
• Duluth to Phoenix $97 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Saturday, November 27, at 11:59 pm CT

Swoop

Canada’s ultra-low-cost carrier is having a pretty sweet promo code sale for Black Friday. Take 50% off the base fare on all of its routes for travel between December 6, 2021 – October 31, 2022. Blackout dates apply: Dec. 17, 2021 – Jan. 4, 2022, Feb. 17-22, Mar. 11 – Apr. 4, May 19-24, and June 28 – Sep. 6.

To receive the discount, first search your route with valid dates on flyswoop.com. On the following screen, you’ll see a box above where you select your departing flight to enter promo code BFCM50 in order to get 50% off the base fare. Keep in mind, extra fees are plentiful with Swoop but you can still fly incredibly cheap with this sale. A few examples include:

• Toronto to Abbotsford $93 CAD roundtrip, nonstop ($73 USD)
• Hamilton to Montego Bay $304 CAD roundtrip, nonstop ($240 USD)
• San Diego to Edmonton $195 USD roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm MT or until sold out (limit of 2,000 redemptions)

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal has a pretty good 20% off promo code sale for Black Friday. To receive the discount, click the “Show advance search” link in the search box to enter promo code FRIDAY21USD when booking flights to Europe or Africa between January 16 – February 19; March 13 – 31; or April 26 – May 31, 2022, on flytap.com.

One major caveat is that this promo code does not work for TAP’s lowest “Discount” fares or the lowest priced Business Class fares, labeled “Executive”. However, if you prefer to travel with a checked bag, you’ll want to book at least the “Basic” fare on TAP anyway and this type of fare will be discounted using this promo code sale. A few of the highlights include: (fares include one checked bag)

• New York to Madrid $353 roundtrip
• Washington D.C. to Zurich $434 roundtrip
• San Francisco to Lisbon $530 roundtrip, nonstop

Sale expires: Tuesday, November 30

Turkish Airlines

The worldwide Black Friday sale from Turkish Airlines includes some excellent deals to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Book today only for travel through March 31, 2022. Blackout dates apply for flights departing the USA between Dec. 11 – 29, and arriving in the USA between Jan. 1 – 10. A few of the most notable deals include:

• Chicago to Malta $469 roundtrip
• Boston to Dubai $539 roundtrip
• Washington D.C. to Addis Ababa $649 roundtrip

Sale expires: Friday, November 26 

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin is trying to entice US travelers to fly on the few connecting flight options it offers with its Black Friday sale. Save up to $135 on Virgin Atlantic flights from the U.S. to South Africa, Israel, Nigeria, India, and Pakistan via its hub in London. Flights must be booked as a round-trip and stopovers are not permitted, although certain flight schedules may allow for enough time to get out and see London on your layover. Travel through June 17, 2022. Some of the better deals include:

• New York to Lahore, Pakistan $654 roundtrip
• Los Angeles to Mumbai $692 roundtrip
• Atlanta to Cape Town $874 roundtrip

Sale expires: Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm ET