German airline Condor is currently selling cheap tickets to New York. Prices start at €280 – however, not even including a carry-on. Thus, it makes sense to book the Classic fare for €360, as it includes 8 kg of hand luggage and 23 kg of checked baggage. You’ll also get free food and drinks on board.
You can also depart from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, starting at €370, as our German colleagues have posted.
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Condor’s Airbus A330-900 NEO has a 2-4-2 seat alignment in economy class. Seat reservations, however, cost extra.
All flights are via Frankfurt. From there, you’ll fly 8 hours to New York JFK. The flight back to Frankfurt only takes 7 hours.
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$21 (~€19) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Search & Book
In theory, this deal is valid for departures between November 1 and April 30. In practice, the cheapest prices can only be found in November, January, and February. You can use Google Flights to find all the cheapest dates. We highly recommend that you book the Classic fare directly on Condor’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
Condor is not an alliance member, but you still have a few options to earn miles. You’ll get roughly 3,000 miles at Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan Atmos Rewards, roughly 4,000 award miles at Emirates Skywards, or about 6,000 miles at JetBlue TrueBlue.
Destination
Information & Tips for New York
New York City is famous for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The currency is the U.S. dollar (USD), and credit cards are widely accepted. The city can be expensive, especially for accommodation and dining in tourist areas, though budget options are available. The weather varies, with cold winters, hot summers, and mild spring and fall seasons. The best time to visit is usually in the spring or fall when the weather is most pleasant.
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