If you plan summer travel to Europe, I'd start looking in January. Anything less than three months ahead,probably you'd be lucky to get under $1000. We have been having to fly BA , since all others are like at least $300 more. another hope. Fly to London. From there find a budget airline that serves the continent. Sometimes, flying onward on the trans-continental airlines, they really screw you on the last leg of the journey. another consideration. B/A I think one of the few European airlines that does not charge for bikes.