San Francisco, Chicago, Boston & New York: Star Alliance Flights Starting at €316 From Spain (€436 w/ Checked Luggage)

Star Alliance members Austrian Airlines, SWISS, United and Lufthansa are offering a deal from Spain to USA starting at just €316. This deal doesn’t include checked luggage but can be added for extra €60 per way. Departures are available from March to June.

You can score the following prices with departure from Barcelona:

• Chicago at €316 (non-stop)
• Boston at €327
• New York at €369 (non-stop)
• San Francisco at €391 (non-stop)

These prices are available from Valencia:

• Boston at €353
• Chicago at €365
• San Francisco at €377
• New York at €397

When starting your trip in Malaga, prices are the following:

• Chicago at €345
• Boston at €354
• San Francisco at €361
• New York at €399

And these are the fares for travel from Bilbao:

• Chicago at €346
• Boston at €355
• San Francisco at €361
• New York at €400

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Lufthansa with your selected flight dates.

Except United’s nonstop flights from Barcelona to Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, the remaining routes will include a feeder flight with the Lufthansa Group to one of its hubs before connecting to an intercontinental flight with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, or in some cases, United.

Search & Book

This deal will expire on April 30, but dates may sell out before then. A minimum stay of a Saturday night and a maximum stay of three months apply. Departures are available from March to June.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Lufthansa’s website.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Miles & Points

Lufthansa Group tickets are issued in booking class K. Here are the miles and points you can earn with a trip from Barcelona to Boston

Destination

Information & Tips for USA

The United States offers a wide range of tourist sights, from national parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and card payments are widely accepted. Prices vary by region but can be high in major cities, especially for accommodation and dining. Weather differs greatly across the country—winters can be harsh in the north, while the south often stays mild; summers are generally hot and humid in many areas.

The U.S. transport infrastructure is highly car-dependent, especially outside major cities. Urban centres like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have functional public transit, but many other cities have limited options. Between cities, domestic flights are common for long distances, while intercity buses and Amtrak trains cover some routes, though often with slower speeds and less frequency compared to other countries. Without a car, getting around can be inconvenient in many parts of the country.

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