IF you’re looking for winter sun, but don’t want to spend a fortune on flights, check out these destinations from Spanish cities to Greek islands.
Skyscanner has found the cheapest spots to jet off to between October and February next year – some of which have return flights from £30.
Starting off with the best value destinations for autumn and winter flights, Skyscanner have found it’s Tangier.
The Moroccan city is just over two hours away from the UK – it’s quicker than heading to southern Spain and in October can see highs of 30C.
According to Skyscanner, return flights on average cost £105 – but from the UK to Tangier in November and December these can be as little as £30.
The city itself has plenty to see, from a whitewashed medina to its busy souk, and landmarks like the Kasbah and the Caves of Hercules.
In fact, it’s believed that Tangier was created by the son of Hercules, with the god himself staying in one of the caves.
It has a vibrant café culture thanks to its French influence, tapas culture from Spain – and a mix of languages too.
Thanks to its position in the north of the country, it has long, sandy beaches too like Plage de Tanger and Achakkar Beach.
The second cheapest for return flights is Seville which has an average price of £151.
Seville is Spain’s fourth-largest city – and is one of the hottest during the autumn, winter season.
During October, Seville can still reach highs of 26C and even in January can see highs of 16C.
Here’s the list of the best value destinations for travel from Oct 2026 – Feb 2027…
These are the destinations and the average economy return flight price, according to Skyscanner…
- Rhodes, Greece: Average price £218 (-21% YoY)
- Montego Bay, Jamaica: Average price £764 (-13% YoY)
- Tangier Morocco: Average price £105 (-13% YoY)
- Seville, Spain: Average price £151 (-12% YoY)
- Valencia, Spain: Average price £122 (-11% YoY)
- Valletta, Malta: Average price £164 (-11% YoY)
- Perth, Australia: Average price £1,425 (-6% YoY)
Some of the top attractions include the Royal Alcázar of Seville, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de Espana.
Rhodes in Greece has seen the biggest drop in flight prices year-on-year – it’s down 21 per cent.
The average return flight price is £218 – but in October, we found return flights for less than £60 with Ryanair.
The island is the fourth-largest in Greece, the biggest in the Dodecanese – and it’s considered quieter and cheaper than the likes of Santorini and Mykonos.
Lindos is a popular spot for visitors, the coastal village sits on the eastern coast with a clifftop Acropolis, whitewashed alleys, and sandy beaches.
Greece has incredible summers, but also mild winters with highs of 15C in January and February.
Further afield, long-haul journeys that have cheap return flight include Montego Bay in Jamaica which from the UK has an average price £764.
Montego Bay on north-west coast of Jamaica is the capital of the parish of Saint James and is one of the most popular tourist spots on the island.
Of course Brits flock there for its great weather and beautiful bays like Doctor’s Cave Beach which is considered one of the most beautiful in the country with white sand and bright turquoise waters.
Aside from sunbathing and paddling, snorkelling is popular too as swimmers are likely to spot parrotfish, turtles, and small sharks.
Looking on Skyscanner, October is the cheapest month for flights with returns from £364.
Laura Lindsay, Travel Trends and Destination Expert at Skyscanner gives her top tips for cutting travel costs…
- Head north
For those able to depart from north of the border, Edinburgh airport has some of the best deals for those looking for school holiday breaks as Scottish schools aren’t off the same weeks as England. - Is there a better price when departing a day earlier or later?
Searching by multiple dates and airports will give you the best chance of a bargain. Because some dates are more popular than others, prices will vary. The ‘whole month’ search tool allows you to see cheap flights at a glance and pick the right deal for you. Consider traveling a day before or a day after your original departure dates, flying on less popular days of the week is always cheaper. - Is there a comparable trip to a different destination?
You see a deal from one airline to popular location like Naples, but is there a better price when you consider somewhere less well known, like underrated Bari in Puglia instead? - Can you get a better deal travelling with a different airline?Changing up the airlines you choose to fly with can seriously cut costs. Also, fares don’t have to be booked as returns. Look at flying out with one airline and back with another to save money. You can easily compare prices on Skyscanner’s cheapest month tool.
- Is there a cheaper deal from a nearby airport?
Travelling to an airport a bit further from home or further from your destination can unlock better pricing and routes. A great example of this is when flying from London to New York. There are so many options and going just a little bit further from your point of origin or destination could mean a saving of hundreds of pounds. Make sure to check using the ‘Nearby Airport’ search on Skyscanner. - If you’re still not sure, make a note
“Setting up price alerts will ensure you’re the first to know as prices drop with any additional discounts or added supply. You can mark a flight you’re interested in and Skyscanner will email you whenever the price goes up or down. - Embrace spontaneity by exploring ‘Everywhere’
Re-embrace your spontaneous side and let Skyscanner’s algorithm find the cheapest deal. Just type in ‘Everywhere’ with your travel dates and the site will show you all the destinations that can be reached from your departure point listed in order of price so you can choose the most cost effective one.”