SkyTeam member Delta Air Lines has busted out an incredible fare for flights from Madrid to San Juan, Puerto Rico. For just €194, you can cross the Atlantic twice (with a change of planes in Atlanta or New York) and enjoy Delta’s quite good board service. A checked bag of 23 kg increases the price by €50 per way. The fare shows scattered availability in late 2021 and early 2022.
You can book the cheapest tickets directly at Delta’s website. We recommend booking via KLM’s website for 2021 due to the airline’s more generous cancellation policies (in case you cancel, you will get a voucher that can be paid out in your original form of payment) for flight dates in 2021. You can read more about this here.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
The price on KLM’s website is a bit higher (€207) but comes with better cancellation policies for trips in 2021. For 2022 travel date, you can choose Delta just as well.
Puerto Rico follows the same immigration rules as the United States of America. Check our destination information to learn more.
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The fare rules don’t specify a sales period for this price, but you have to match a minimum stay requirement of 7 days or longer. You may not stay longer than three months.
Our availability calendar above shows all flight dates at the lowest fare for trips up to 28 days. You can search Google Flights for additional flight dates. For a bunch of reason and the aforementioned goodwill policy of KLM, we strongly recommend booking directly with the carrier.
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.
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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