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Cheap flights to Brussels from C$ 428

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WAS — BRU
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
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Flights to Brussels in 2024

Find the latest flights to Brussels in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,157

Round-trip from

C$ 762

One-way from

C$ 376
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to Brussels
One-way flight from Toronto to Brussels

Cheap flights to Brussels in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Brussels in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Brussels in March and April 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Mon 29/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 6/57:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 642
Sun 7/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop16h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 22/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 650
Tue 26/36:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 652
Tue 23/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 30/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 655
Wed 10/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops18h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 17/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 661
Sun 7/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop16h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/48:30 p.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop24h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 685
Fri 5/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop10h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/410:30 a.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop10h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 686
Sun 7/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop16h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 689
Sun 14/45:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 696

Brussels 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Brussels in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Brussels in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 25/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/1210:30 a.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 493
Wed 27/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/1210:30 a.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 498
Mon 25/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/126:55 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops29h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 502
Mon 25/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/128:15 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops28h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 504
Wed 27/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/128:15 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops28h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 508
Thu 28/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/1210:00 a.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops14h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 513
Wed 27/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/1210:30 a.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 570
Mon 4/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/126:55 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops29h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 575
Mon 25/118:30 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/126:55 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops29h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 579

Flights to Brussels departing soon

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Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Brussels. It's recommended that you verify the details of your last-minute flight before booking.
Tue 26/36:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/47:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops26h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 652
Sun 24/36:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,129
Mon 25/36:15 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/46:20 p.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,130
Sun 24/38:25 a.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,134
Sun 24/36:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/410:00 a.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops27h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,143
Sun 24/34:20 p.m.DCA - BRU
1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/42:15 p.m.BRU - DCA
1 stop13h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,148
Sun 24/38:25 a.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/410:00 a.m.BRU - IAD
2 stops27h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,148
Tue 26/36:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/48:05 p.m.BRU - IAD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,153
Mon 25/312:55 p.m.DCA - BRU
2 stops15h 05mDelta
Wed 3/410:40 a.m.BRU - DCA
2 stops16h 19mDelta
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,155

One-way flights to Brussels

Explore one-way flight options to Brussels for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Brussels. Those seeking round-trip flights to Brussels should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Mon 22/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 428
Sun 21/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 460
Fri 19/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 490
Sat 20/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 521
Fri 19/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 536
Wed 17/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 540
Sun 21/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 555
Fri 26/76:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
1 stop10h 40mPLAY
Deal found 17/3C$ 556
Thu 18/46:50 p.m.IAD - BRU
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 582

Direct flights to Brussels

Wed 10/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Wed 17/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,129
Sun 7/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,226
Wed 3/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Sun 7/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,231
Wed 24/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Thu 2/512:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,259
Sun 4/86:00 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 50mBrussels Airlines
Tue 20/810:45 a.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,321
Fri 19/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Sun 28/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,332
Sun 14/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Sun 28/412:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,352
Fri 26/45:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Fri 3/512:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,360
Wed 1/55:35 p.m.IAD - BRU
Nonstop7h 40mLufthansa
Tue 21/512:00 p.m.BRU - IAD
Nonstop8h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,389

Find flights to Brussels within your budget

Locate flights to Brussels that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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Budget

C$ 642 - C$ 1,319

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Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 29/4

2 stops19h 05m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Mon 6/5

2 stops26h 25m

C$ 642

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/4

1 stop16h 05m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Mon 22/4

2 stops26h 25m

C$ 650

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/4

2 stops19h 05m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Wed 17/4

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 789

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

1 stop15h 40m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Fri 12/4

1 stop15h 25m

C$ 861

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 23/4

1 stop28h 45m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Tue 30/4

Nonstop8h 15m

C$ 1,126

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/4

2 stops20h 45m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Mon 22/4

2 stops37h 46m

C$ 1,194

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalBrussels Bruxelles-National

DCA - BRU

DCABRU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

1 stop14h 40m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Sun 7/4

1 stop12h 32m

C$ 1,216

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalBrussels Bruxelles-National

DCA - BRU

DCABRU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/4

2 stops14h 33m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Tue 23/4

2 stops14h 40m

C$ 1,291

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlBrussels Bruxelles-National

IAD - BRU

IADBRU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

1 stop33h 45m

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Sat 6/4

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 1,319

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Deals found on 18/3

Average price of flights to Brussels by month

Plan your trip to Brussels by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Brussels is currently C$ 519 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 1,010. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Brussels (average of C$ 669). Flying to Brussels in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 919). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 912

February

C$ 906

March

C$ 986

April

C$ 983

May

C$ 1,027

June

C$ 1,060

July

C$ 1,244

August

C$ 1,009

September

C$ 1,006

October

C$ 930

November

C$ 961

December

C$ 1,107

Temperature and rainfall in Brussels by month

Plan your trip to Brussels by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BRU

Temperature

3 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brussels, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Brussels. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Brussels. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Brussels?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Brussels. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Brussels should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Brussels

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brussels. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brussels. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Brussels, see what other customers have to say about Aer Lingus, Icelandair and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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11,551 reviews

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8.1

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8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

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11,551 reviews
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11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

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Good
2,183 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

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Good
1,146 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

7.6
Good
527 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Four hour delay (missing two screws). Seats in need of repair.

If Belgium is the host country for equality, Brussels is the core of European diplomacy. As the headquarters of both NATO and the European Union, you’re likely to meet at least one international diplomat on your flight to Brussels. But you don’t have to be an ambassador to book a Brussels flight.

Travellers looking for inexpensive vacations can book cheap flights to Brussels and enjoy everything from hot waffles to designer shops. Brussels is brimming with forests welcoming nature lovers on hikes, and some cafes and pubs are open all-night for visitors wanting to relax with a Belgian beer after a long day’s walk through the city. Whether you’re on peace-keeping mission or visiting Brussels for personal exploration, there’s something for every traveller to enjoy.

Brussels climate

Brussels has a maritime temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Early summer and early fall are typically warm and mild. Summer temperatures can reach the high 20s, and winter temperatures range from 0 to 7 degrees. Snow is possible in winter, but is not a common occurrence. Brussels has a high average annual rainfall; January is usually the wettest month, but expect rain any time of year. Winter days are short, but the sun does not set until 9pm or 10pm in summer. 

Getting around Brussels

When you’re in central Brussels, it’s easiest to sightsee on your own two feet. If you’re going across town or to outlying areas, you’ll be better off taking public transportation. The Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB) offers cheap and easy transport around town with buses, trams and metro lines. The STIB runs from 5am to midnight, and a night bus operates after that. Most of the metro stations are a sight to visit in themselves, with decorations from leading Belgian modern artists. Avoid rush hour, both in the morning and at night, and don’t bother trying to drive. Aggressive drivers, heavy traffic and nightmare-ish parking make public transportation seem even more inviting. Biking isn’t much different, but the city’s outskirts have some lovely bike lanes. Avoid taking a taxi too – rides are expensive.          

What is good to know if travelling to Brussels?

  • Brussels is a small city and can easily be walked. Take a tour from the Grand Place to Manneken Pis and then on to the Musee des Beaux Arts and you will see much of the old city center.
  • The Musee Royeaux des Beaux Arts is one of the finest galleries in Europe. If you want to see all it has to offer, make sure you arrive in the morning: you can easily spend an entire day here, just looking at its most famous paintings. The room with Bruegel’s works is the setting for W. H. Auden’s poem of the same name.
  • The city is surrounded by parks – one of the most impressive is the Cinquantenaire park designed to commemorate 50 years of Independence in 1880. Its entrance from the city is a huge arch.
  • Autoworld is a museum situated in the Cinquantenaire park dedicated entirely to cars. The museum has exhibits from the first ever cars, through to the “golden age in Europe”.
  • The giant Atomium monument from the World Fair of 1958 has become as much of a symbol of Brussels as the Grand Place. The surrounding area is a pleasant park to visit, and includes “mini Europe” – small replicas of all the most important buildings of the European Union, including the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben. The Atomium and Mini-Europe are at the edge of the city in the Heysel area. Get here by Metro, alighting at the Heysel stop.
  • To enjoy a spot of culture and shopping at the same time, visit the Galleries Royales Saint-Hubert. Completed in 1847, this was the world’s first ever shopping mall. An ornate glass ceiling covers the row of boutique balustraded shops. The motto, displayed on the entrance, is Omnibus Omnia (“something for everyone”) which still holds true today as the gallery houses everything from designer shops to grocers. There are also a few cafés, where you can sit and watch the world go by.
  • When is the best time to fly to Brussels?

    Peak Season: May and September have the best weather and the most visitors. These months can be downright crowded and accommodations hard to come by. Book flights to Brussels and hotel accommodations early to get the best rates. Off Season: Most Belgians take their vacations in July and August, making Brussels quieter to visit. You may get cheap flights to Brussels and a discounted hotel rate, especially over a weekend, but many restaurants and shops will be closed. The weather November to March is wet and cold with few tourists and quiet museums and markets.

  • What does BRU mean?

    Great question - BRU just means Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! Charleroi Brussels Airport (CRL), Antwerp Deurne Airport (ANR), Ostende-Bruges Airport (OST), Liège Bierset Airport (LGG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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