10 affordable summer flights you can still book to Ibiza, Palma, Pisa and more

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If you're planning a summer holiday, the months of July and August are usually avoided, especially if you're not restricted by school holidays. With children out of school, prices for everything from flights to accommodations can soar.

However, budget airline Ryanair offers some fantastic deals on flights, making summer travel a bit more affordable. While there are often some additional costs for extras like carry-on luggage or seat selection, it's hard to deny that Ryanair often has the best fares available.

Consumer comparison site Which? recently published research revealing the 10 cheapest flights still available for this summer. After comparing all airlines, Ryanair emerged as the cheapest option, even when factoring in the cost of cabin or hold luggage.

Here's a breakdown of the 10 flights and the prices families and couples could expect to pay.

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Discover Ryanair's top 10 affordable summer flights to escape school holiday price hikes -Credit:Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

London to Dublin

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £30

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £134

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £171

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £250

Liverpool to Ibiza

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £48

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £202

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £290

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £443

Birmingham to Toulouse

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £34

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £176

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £243

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £405

Leeds to Palma

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £48

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £93

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £278

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £453

London to Nantes

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £34

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £157

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £201

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £323

London to Pisa

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £38

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £183

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £251

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £405

Bristol to Girona

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £32

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £162

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £246

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £378

London to Milan

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £48

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £180

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £227

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £358

London to Aarhus

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £30

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £166

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £224

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £373

Leeds to Paris

  • Headline price per person, return flights - £32

  • Price for a couple, each with cabin luggage - £155

  • Price for a couple with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £196

  • Price for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 11) with cabin luggage + 20kg hold luggage - £306

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Ryanair offers unbeatable summer flight deals from just - Top 10 cheapest destinations -Credit:Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

While Ryanair offers a plethora of low-cost fares, you can save even more money by only bringing as many bags as necessary. With its Family Plus and Regular ticket options, you're given a luggage allowance that you can adjust to make your trip cheaper. Which? also provides a helpful guide on how to get the best prices with Ryanair.

While Ryanair is often hailed as the most affordable airline, there are instances when it's outpriced by competitors such as British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. For the best deals on flights, Skyscanner is a reliable resource to find the cheapest fares.