San Francisco: €2,537 British Airways First Class Flights from Stockholm (Last Chance)

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Oneworld member British Airways has put a decent price tag on first class flights to San Francisco from Stockholm. If you book by tomorrow (September 20, 2022), you can enjoy BA’s number one product (and lounge) for just SEK 27,337 (~€2,377). All flights include 3×32 kg checked bags and access to lounges including the famous first class lounges in London.

If you’d like to make it more difficult, you can choose itineraries which include US domestic flights to increase your mileage earnings. Or you can fly into San José, although that’s more expensive and probably less convenient. So, we’ll stick to San Francisco.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of 5 to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your preselected flight dates:

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For your flight to London, you will end up on the Airbus A320 family which feature the European Business Class. The longer flights to San Francisco usually feature an Airbus A380, although there are Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 flights available.

British Airways First Class

British Airways’ first class is not as glamorous as its Middle Eastern or Asian competitors. On the other hand, it’s often offered for prices that are not very far from what others charge for business class. All tickets include a 3x 32 kg baggage allowance, access to first class lounges (where available) and exquisite catering.

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First class cabin in BA’s Boeing 787-9

The seats are 1.98 m long and also more spacious than those in the new business class Club Suite. However, there are only doors in the latest product on board a few of the Boeing 777 planes. Depending on the type of aircraft, the cabin consists of 8 to 14 first class seats.

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Search & Book

You need to book until September 20, 2022. The travel period lasts from January 5 to March 31 and you need to spend a Saturday night in California.

The best way to look for flights is to use our availability calendar above. It will forward you to British Airways’ website. Google Flights doesn’t show all flight options. We highly suggest booking through the airline for tickets this expensive.

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.

Mileage

British Airways issues the long flights in booking class A and the shorter ones in booking class J. Unfortunately, the trips have to be flown next year, when BA’s lowered status thresholds end, meaning you’d fall shortly behind the Sapphire threshold. To get Oneworld Sapphire status easily and cheaply, you can take advantage of the Flight & Hotel or Car deal. Provided that you don’t include US domestic flights, you would earn the following mileage:

  • 54,550 Award Miles + 31,316 Elite Qualifying Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
  • 36,730 Miles on American AAdvantage
  • 36,240 Avios + 500 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
  • 36,240 Avios + 1,380 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
  • 31,316 Points on Finnair Plus
  • 31,316 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
  • 18,334 Avios + 128 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
  • 18,334 AsiaMiles + 230 Club Points on Asia Miles
  • 18,334 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
  • 18,334 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
  • 18,334 Points + 26 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
  • 18,334 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
  • 18,334 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
  • 18,334 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

If you want to include a US domestic flight, you can calculate your earnings using our mileage calculator.

Destination

Hotel prices in San Francisco usually start at roughly €80, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

Information & Tips for San Francisco

The city on the Pacific coast in California captivates with unique buildings like the Golden Gate Bridge but also with the serenity, enlightenment and cultural diversity of the population.

Best Time to Visit

Temperatures in San Francisco are quite warm and moderate all year round. But in winter you have to expect to get more rain. The best months for traveling are April to October.

Top 3 Sights

Golden Gate Bridge: There are only a few buildings that say ‘USA’ as much as the bridge that connects with San Francisco to Sausalito. You can pass the bridge either by car, on foot or by bike. The latter is highly recommended because it is somewhat tricky to get on the bridge by foot. When planning your trip, you should always check the weather forecast, as the bridge is often covered in thick fog. This might be great for taking spectacular pictures of the bridge, but passing it could be rather disappointing due to the limited visibility.

Alcatraz Island: You can reach the legendary prison island, on which Al Capone was imprisoned, by ferry. You can book tickets on the official website. Attention: Other sites that also offer tickets are only re-sellers who charge excessive prices. It is worth to book the tickets in advance because especially during high season the ferry can be full due to the limited number of seats.

Fisherman’s Wharf: An excellent place to start your visit to San Francisco. This old part of town – once the Little Italy of San Francisco – is famous for its shops, restaurants and the beautiful atmosphere by the water. It’s a nice place to walk around and get a taste of the city. It’s also a starting point for tours with spectacular views of the city.

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Information & Tips for USA

The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.

Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements

The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA)  for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.

The Best Time to Visit

Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.

Climate diagram for New York City, New York (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Los Angeles, California (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Miami, Florida (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

Currency

The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.

Finding the Best eSIM Plan

We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Knowroaming and Ubigi. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:

The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared

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