easyJet runs its Big Orange Sale three or four times a year. The largest launches in the first week of January, covering millions of seats at up to 20 per cent off. A second sale typically follows in March or April, targeting summer bookings. A third appears in June or July for late summer travel. Black Friday, in late November, usually matches the January intensity. The sale applies to easyJet holidays as well as flight-only fares.
The key thing to know is that the best fares go fast, often within 24 hours of a sale opening. Having the easyJet app installed with push notifications turned on is the most reliable way to act before popular routes sell out.
If you fly with other airlines, we also cover when British Airways has a sale and when Jet2 has sales. For broader tips on booking cheap flights, read how to get cheap flights from the UK.
What is the Big Orange Sale?
The Big Orange Sale is easyJet’s name for its seasonal promotional events. Each sale covers a range of routes from UK airports, usually with a travel window that stretches six to twelve months ahead. In January 2026, easyJet put more than 1.2 million seats on sale, covering travel throughout the year. The spring 2026 Big Orange Sale offered 730,000 discounted seats with a travel window extending to March 2027.
The Big Orange Sale typically opens in the first week of January, with up to 20 per cent off flights and easyJet holiday packages
Discounts are typically up to 20 per cent off the standard fare. The sale is not restricted to economy fares, and easyJet holidays, which package flights and accommodation together, are included in most editions. Package bookings sometimes carry a separate promo code for additional savings on top of the standard discount.
| Sale type | Period | Saving | Hols included |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Sale | Early January | Up to 20% | Yes Biggest sale |
| Spring Sale | March to April | Up to 20% | Yes Included |
| Summer Sale | June to July | Up to 20% | Selected Varies |
| Black Friday | Late November | Up to 20% | Yes Included |
| Flash sales | Year-round | 10–15% | Occasionally Varies |
Varies by sale
The January sale: the one to target
The January Big Orange Sale is consistently the largest. It launches in the first week of January, when post-Christmas travel planning peaks, and typically covers the most routes and the highest number of discounted seats. In January 2026, easyJet put 1.2 million seats on sale at up to 20 per cent off, covering travel through to December 2026.
The downside is competition. Demand spikes the moment the sale opens, and the most popular summer routes, particularly to Spain, Portugal and Greece, sell out quickly. Flexible travel dates improve your chances considerably. If you can fly mid-week or choose a slightly less peak fortnight, you will have more options when the best fares are already gone.
One practical step: sign up for easyJet’s email newsletter before December. The airline often sends advance notice or a preview to subscribers a day or two before the public launch. That head start can matter.
Spring and summer Big Orange Sales
The spring sale, usually in March or April, focuses on summer travel. It tends to be smaller than January’s but still meaningful. The April 2026 edition offered 730,000 seats with discounts of up to 20 per cent and a travel window stretching to March 2027. This is a good option for anyone who missed the January sale or needs a specific route that was sold out then.
The summer sale, in June or July, targets late summer and autumn departures. Routes with remaining availability tend to be the focus, so the choice of destination is narrower, but the savings can be genuine on routes that have not yet filled. It is worth checking even if you think summer is fully booked, because the sale often surfaces routes or dates that had not appeared affordable before.
easyJet does not publish a forward-looking sale calendar. The pattern above reflects what the airline has done consistently over the past three years, but exact dates vary each year. It is not announced until a few days before launch.
Black Friday deals
easyJet’s Black Friday sale, in late November, typically matches the January sale in terms of depth of discount. Up to 20 per cent off is standard. The travel window usually extends well into the following year, including the peak summer season, making it a sensible time to book if you are planning a 2027 summer trip and want to lock in a price before January competition kicks in.
Black Friday also tends to include easyJet holidays, not just flight-only fares. If you are considering a package deal, it is worth waiting for Black Friday if the January sale did not have what you needed.
One note: easyJet Black Friday sales sometimes include a specific booking window, often 48 to 72 hours only. Setting up app notifications before the event is important, because the sale can close before you realise it started.
The easyJet app push notification is the fastest way to catch a sale before the best seats on popular routes sell out
How to get notified about easyJet sales
There is no single official sale calendar, so multiple notification methods are worth setting up. The easyJet app is the fastest. Email comes close. Social media is useful for general awareness but not reliable enough on its own to ensure you are among the first to book.
| Method | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet app | Push notification on launch | Speed Fastest |
| Email alerts | Sale announcement to inbox | Overview Reliable |
| easyJet+ | Priority notifications | Priority access Members |
| Social media | Promotional posts | Awareness Slow |
| Flight Tribe | Hand-picked sale routes | Filtered deals Recommended |
easyJet+ and sale access
easyJet+ is the airline’s paid membership scheme. Benefits include a dedicated overhead locker bag allowance, Speedy Boarding, and the ability to choose any available seat at no extra cost. During some Big Orange Sales, easyJet has made sale fares available to easyJet+ subscribers before the general public, or offered members enhanced discounts.
Whether membership is worth the cost depends on how often you fly with easyJet. For three or more return trips a year, the baggage and boarding benefits alone tend to cover the annual fee. The early sale access, where it applies, is a bonus. If you fly infrequently, there is no need for easyJet+ purely to access sale fares, as the general public sale is usually available within hours of the members’ window.
Tips for booking in an easyJet sale
- Enable push notifications on the easyJet app before a sale is due, not after you hear about it
- Know the destination and approximate dates you want before the sale opens, so you can book immediately
- Sale fares are usually non-flexible, meaning changes or cancellations incur fees, so check your dates before confirming
- easyJet holidays sales can offer better value than flight-only on popular Mediterranean destinations, as the package includes accommodation at discounted rates
- Popular summer routes sell out within the first 24 hours, sometimes faster on the biggest sales
- Not all UK airports have the same routes discounted, so check your nearest departure point specifically
- Compare simultaneously with Ryanair sales, as competing airlines often respond to each other’s pricing
Frequently asked questions
When does easyJet have its next sale?
easyJet does not publish sale dates in advance. Based on recent history, sales run in January, March or April, June or July, and late November for Black Friday. Enabling push notifications on the easyJet app and signing up for the email newsletter are the most reliable ways to hear when the next one goes live.
What is the Big Orange Sale?
The Big Orange Sale is easyJet’s name for its main promotional events. It runs several times a year and typically offers up to 20 per cent off selected flights and easyJet holidays. The January edition is the largest, with the most routes and the highest number of seats on sale. Each sale has a specific booking deadline and a travel window that can extend up to twelve months ahead.
How much can you save in an easyJet sale?
Discounts are typically up to 20 per cent off the standard fare. The actual saving depends on the route and travel date. Popular summer routes to Spain, Portugal and Greece tend to have fewer heavily discounted seats. Less popular routes or off-peak travel dates can see more substantial savings. The best fares usually go within 24 to 48 hours of a sale opening.
Do easyJet holiday packages go on sale too?
Yes. easyJet holidays, which bundle flights with accommodation, are included in most Big Orange Sales. Promo codes sometimes apply to packages, giving additional savings on top of the standard flight discount. It is worth checking the easyJet holidays website separately, as the package promotions sometimes run with different terms or booking windows to the flights-only sale.
Does easyJet have a Black Friday sale?
Yes. easyJet typically runs a Black Friday sale in late November. Discounts are usually up to 20 per cent off selected flights, the same rate as the January sale. Travel windows often cover the following summer and beyond, making it a good opportunity to book ahead if you are planning travel in 2027. The Black Friday sale window is sometimes only 48 to 72 hours, so act quickly once it opens.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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