Flights with British Airways

It's possible to find last-minute deals on flights, but prices can be higher in the weeks before departure. If you’re flexible with your dates or your destination, you'll be able to find great prices at any time of year.

You can also check out our last-minute deals on flights and holidays for the best prices available now.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

You can find the cheapest flights with British Airways by using our low fare finder. You can either search by the destination you’d like to visit, or browse by region and see the lowest fares available for each month.

If you’re a member of the British Airways Executive Club, you can use Avios part payment to reduce the cost of your flights. And don’t forget to check your inbox – we'll keep you updated with the latest sales and special offers.

There’s no bad time to book a flight. If you know which dates you’d like to travel and you find a price that suits you, we recommend booking as soon as you can to avoid missing out. If you don’t mind when you travel, keep an eye out for our sales and use our low fare finder to get an idea of how prices change throughout the year. 

Depending on when and where you’re travelling, you may save money when you book your flights and hotel together. Book with British Airways Holidays and you’ll collect bonus Avios, receive 23kg baggage allowance per person and you can secure your trip with a low deposit.

• Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
• Package holiday prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
• Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
• Each–way fares displayed are the lowest adult each-way prices in the cabin specified based on the lowest adult return prices for a 7 day travel period, including all taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
• One-way fares displayed are the lowest adult prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges available in this period.
• Package holiday prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
• Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
• Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
• Combine and save on Holidays: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ holiday including more than one hotel and / or car.
• Package holidays are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 5985.
• Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply