What are some sites where I can find good deals on airline tickets to France in December?

Question by Melissa B: What are some sites where I can find good deals on airline tickets to France in December?
I looked at Expedia, Travelocity, HotWire and Priceline but ticket prices are $ 1600+. I always thought traveling to Europe in the winter was cheaper?

I was looking to go to Nice in early December, one way, because I don’t know when I’d be coming back. And I was either looking at flying to Nice or flying to Paris and taking the Euro-rail because I thought it might be a cheaper option, seeing as how there are probably more flights to Paris daily then to Nice. But apparently the price doesn’t change. I searched for a flight for a Tuesday because I think in the middle of the week tickets are cheaper?

Does anyone know of any sites that offer cheap ticket prices and any other tips to lower the fare?

Best answer:

Answer by Mr. T’s Pretty Cuzzin
For one-way international flights, consolidators are usually cheapest. You can try some at http://www.bookingbuddy.com — such as Cheaptickets, CheapO, via Mobissimo, etc. Other good ones not on Bookingbuddy: Flights.com, Airdeals.com, Economytravel.com, Justfares.com, Travelteam.com. (I’m assuming you need departure from somewhere US or Canada?).

Be aware that you can not legally enter on a one-way ticket without European passport, or proof of onward travel outside of Schengen within 90 days. If questioned for it at check in and/or arrival, you need to have it in-hand. A Ryanair or Easyjet flight to the UK or Switzerland, for example, or a seat reservation for your Eurail pass out of Schengen-land before 90 days, should suffice (since CH or UK are part of Schengen border agreement).

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