Cheap Flights to Copenhagen

Q: When to fly?

Peak season May through August is the most popular time to book flights to Copenhagen. The city is quieter in July when most Danes are on holiday. Roskilde Festival takes place around June/July and is around a 30-minute drive south-west of Copenhagen. The festival sees around 100,000 campers pitch up their tents a couple of days before the actual festival, extending the duration to almost a week, so if you are looking to get a good camping spot it is advisable to travel down in good time. This might also help you find better flight deals to Copenhagen. New and renowned artists travel from around the globe to perform at the festival, resulting in tickets selling out quickly. Off season Winter is, unsurprisingly, the off season, yet those hardy enough to brave the Scandinavian winter can find cheap flights to Copenhagen at this time and will discover a city with uncrowded museums, galleries and restaurants. Every year Copenhagen Carnival’s festivities are spread out over three days and it has developed into the largest music festival in Denmark, attracting more than 100,000 spectators. Throughout the carnival there are parades of samba and steelpan music along with number other music styles, however the main parade takes place on the Saturday which travels from Kongens Nytory to The City Hall Square along the pedestrian street Stroget.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$1,733	Average for round-trip flights in June 2020
Round-trip from	$916	From Melbourne to Copenhagen
One-way from	$859	One-way flight from Melbourne to Copenhagen

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Cheapest prices for Copenhagen flights by month

January

$1,206

February

$1,166

March

$1,224

April

$1,378

May

$1,190

June

$1,411

July

$1,471

August

$1,337

September

$1,280

October

$1,181

November

$1,125

December

$1,615

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Copenhagen. Flying to Copenhagen in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Copenhagen?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

MEL - CPH Price	$1,125 - $2,112
CPH Temperature	4 - 22 °C
CPH Rainfall	17 - 50 mm

November is typically the best time to fly to Copenhagen, but there are other times where great deals are available. July tends to be the warmest period in Copenhagen so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. August is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book a flight to Copenhagen?

The price you pay for your flight to Copenhagen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Copenhagen?

Tuesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Copenhagen. Flying on Saturday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your Copenhagen trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

When to fly?

Peak season

May through August is the most popular time to book flights to Copenhagen. The city is quieter in July when most Danes are on holiday. Roskilde Festival takes place around June/July and is around a 30-minute drive south-west of Copenhagen. The festival sees around 100,000 campers pitch up their tents a couple of days before the actual festival, extending the duration to almost a week, so if you are looking to get a good camping spot it is advisable to travel down in good time. This might also help you find better flight deals to Copenhagen. New and renowned artists travel from around the globe to perform at the festival, resulting in tickets selling out quickly.

Off season

Winter is, unsurprisingly, the off season, yet those hardy enough to brave the Scandinavian winter can find cheap flights to Copenhagen at this time and will discover a city with uncrowded museums, galleries and restaurants.

Every year Copenhagen Carnival’s festivities are spread out over three days and it has developed into the largest music festival in Denmark, attracting more than 100,000 spectators. Throughout the carnival there are parades of samba and steelpan music along with number other music styles, however the main parade takes place on the Saturday which travels from Kongens Nytory to The City Hall Square along the pedestrian street Stroget.

Why visit?

To paraphrase one of Carlsberg’s taglines, Copenhagen is probably the best city in the world. It’s a staple on the short-break trail with more than enough attractions to fill a weekend including the Carlsberg Visitors Centre where one can sample some of the brewer’s famous beers. Carl Jacobsen, son of the brewery’s founder, provided a couple of other landmarks – he commissioned the Little Mermaid statue and founded the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, one of Denmark’s finest museums.

After a flight to Copenhagen, make sure you visit the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark. It is a fairy tale land with a wooden roller coaster, the world’s tallest carousel and, at Christmas, festive fun with illuminations, market and gift stalls.

One of the best ways to see the city is from the water. Hop on a boat at Nyhavn for a guided tour that will pass the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, the 17th-century dock area with its beautiful pastel-coloured merchants’ houses, and Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister’s Office and Supreme Court. An alternative sight is Freetown Christiania, a self-governing neighbourhood.

Copenhagen climate

Considering Copenhagen’s northern location, the climate is milder than you may expect. January and February are the coldest months with daytime temperatures typically around freezing. However, the high humidity and cloudy weather can make it feel colder. May to September are comfortable months, with summer temperatures in the mid-teens. The humidity is much more comfortable, but there are some cloudy and rainy days. The heaviest rain falls between July and December.

Getting around Copenhagen

Borrow a bicycle with CityBikes, a free service that lets visitors pedal their way around the city. You will have to leave a small deposit that is fully refundable when you (and your bike) return. The next-cheapest way to get around is by buying a Klippekort, worth ten trips on the metro or bus. To go beyond Copenhagen, you may want to purchase a ScanRail pass, which offers discounts on travel through Denmark and other Scandinavian countries.

Getting from the airport

Copenhagen International Airport (CPH) is sited 8 km southeast of Copenhagen city centre. With metro, trains and buses serving the airport getting to the city shouldn’t pose any problems after your flights land. Taxis are also available.