Although Icelandair‘s Saga business class can by no means compete with a real long-haul business, it can easily compete with a premium economy. Some included services (lounge access + 2x 32 kg luggage) are even more generous. A great offer from Denmark has now appeared. From Copenhagen, you can get trips to the United States for merely €682 (~DKK 5,092). The cheapest destination we found was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
As always in Icelandair’s Saga Class, the option of a stopover in Iceland is also very attractive. You can stay in Iceland for up to 7 days on the way there and/or back. The price increases only slightly to €731 if you add such a stopover. More on that is below.
You can find flights to the following destinations at triple digits:
- Pittsburgh ab €682
- Boston at €708
- Washington, D.C. at €715
- New York at €715
- Raleigh/Durham at €782
- Halifax at €775
- Chicago at €797
- …and more at €1,000
For bookings, you can simply use the form below. Flights are available between September 1 and December 15, 2024. One click takes you to Skyscanner, where you’ll find the cheapest OTA or Icelandair itself:
Icelandair uses various aircraft types on the flights. From a Boeing 737 Max (CPH – KEF) to a Boeing 757 and Boeing 767, everything is possible. The seating arrangement is 2-2 in the narrow bodies and 2-1-2 in the Boeing 767.
Icelandair’s Saga Class
Icelandair’s Saga Class falls somewhere between premium economy and business class. You get priority at check-in and boarding, you can go to the lounge before departure and choose a seat when you book. In addition to 10 kg of hand luggage, you can check in two more pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 32 kg.
At the same time, the Saga Class only has recliner seats, which are arranged in 2-2 (Boeing 757 and 737 Max) or 2-1-2 (Boeing 767) depending on the aircraft type. The seats cannot be converted into a bed. With a seat spacing of 101 cm, the legroom is however significantly larger than in economy (approx. 80 cm).
Here are some reviews:
- Review of Icelandair’s Saga Class by One Mile at a Time
- Review of Icelandair’s Saga Class by TravelCodex
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, the flights can be booked up to May 27, 2024 for travel from September 1 through December 15, 2024. Your inbound has to arrive back in Europe on December 16, 2024, the latest. There is no minimum stay.
Sadly, neither Google Flights (instructions) nor the ITA Matrix previews these flights reliably. You will have to trial-and-error your way to the cheapest tickets, either on Skyscanner or directly on Icelandair’s website.
Stopover on Iceland
With the fastest options, you only have about two hours in Iceland. However, it is possible to stay in Iceland for up to a week for a small fee. The best way to book such a stopover is via Icelandair’s website.
Here is a possible connection with five days in Reykjavik for €731 (~DKK 5,458):
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class A. Unfortunately, there are only three options for earning miles. You can expect the entire trip to get you around 16,400 miles in Icelandair’s Saga Club, or:
- 12,358 Points on JetBlue TrueBlue
- Customize Calculation
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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