Cheap International Flights: How FlyLemo Prices Long-Haul

Published 25 Jul 2026 · Updated 21 Aug 2026 · FlyLemo

Why long-haul is where we do our best work

On a short domestic hop, most sellers show a similar number. International fares have more moving parts: carrier surcharges, taxes in two countries, several fare buckets per cabin, and consolidator rates the airlines let agencies sell but not display. FlyLemo shows the all-in total from the first result, adds nothing on qualifying routes, and can quote the phone-only fare when one exists.

Checklist before you book an international fare

• Passport validity. Many countries want six months left on it from the date you arrive; check before you pay, not before you fly.
• Name as on passport, including middle names if the airline asks for them. This is the single most common reason a booking needs fixing.
• Baggage. Long-haul fares usually include a checked bag, but the lowest buckets sometimes do not; the results card says which.
• Connection time. Allow longer where you clear immigration mid-journey, for example at any connection through a US airport.

Corridors we book every day

US to India, UK to India, Canada to India, and the transatlantic routes between the US, UK and Canada are the routes our agents handle most. Route-by-route notes, typical layover cities and fare patterns are on the route guides, and current destination fares are on the deals pages.

Frequently asked questions

When should I book an international flight?

Two to five months before departure for most routes; earlier for Christmas, the summer school break and Diwali travel to India. Fares usually rise in the final two weeks.

Why is the same international flight a different price on the airline site?

Often the airline is showing a base fare before surcharges and taxes. Compare the last screen on both. On qualifying routes our total equals the airline total; a phone-only consolidator fare can sit below both.

Is a one-stop international flight worth the layover?

Frequently. On long-haul routes the connection can be the biggest saving on the ticket. Keep both legs on one ticket so a delay on the first is the airline's problem, not yours.

Do international fares on FlyLemo include taxes?

Yes. Government taxes, airport charges and carrier surcharges are inside the number on the results card, and it does not change at checkout.