SkyTeam carrier Delta Air Lines has issued a magnificent business class fare to a wide range of airports in Florida. For less than €1,600, you can reach more than 10 cities while riding with some extra space and comfort. Miami and Fort Lauderdale in South Florida are the cheapest options. All transatlantic flights see you seated in Delta’s new Delta One business class.
The prices have gone up by roughly €100 since we published this deal.
You can get to the following cities for less than €1,600:
- Fort Lauderdale at €1,508
- Orlando at €1,528
- Miami at €1,508
- Jacksonville at €1,540
- Tampa at €1,540
- Panama City at €1,559
- Tallahassee at €1,587
- Pensacola at €1,587
- Daytona Beach at €1,587
- Gainesville at €1,587
If you are willing to change planes more than once, you can get similar prices with departure from Barcelona.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price to the three cheapest destinations (Fort Lauderdale, Miami Orlando). It will forward you to Delta with your selected flight dates.
All itineraries feature a stop in Atlanta or New York. You will across the Atlantic in a Delta One Suite both ways: In a Boeing 767-300 if you change planes in New York or in an Airbus A330-300 if your routing takes you to Atlanta. Domestic flights are domestic first services, which usually feature spacious recliner seats in a 2-2 configuration.
If you’re travelling to North America, Delta is surely not a bad choice, especially if the route is operated with an Airbus plane. The seats in the Boeing 767 are good, but already quite old. The seats in the A330 and especially the A350, however, are on an extremely high level. All A330neo and A350 planes already have the Suite seats installed, which offer maximum privacy.
Search & Book
This fare is valid without an expiration date. You need to stay at least seven days in the United States to get the cheapest tickets. Availability starts in late November and continues until April 2024. It is best from December through February.
Google Flights will show you additional flight dates or destinations. Since Delta Air Lines sells the cheapest tickets on their own website, it makes most sense to book them directly there.
Mileage
Delta issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class Z. SkyTeam frequent flyers can earn the following mileage for a trip to Fort Lauderdale with a stop in Atlanta on the inbound and New York on the outbound:
- 19,118 Award Miles + 240 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 15,384 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 14,339 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 14,339 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 14,339 Miles on ITA Volare
- 11,950 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 11,950 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 11,950 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 11,950 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 9,559 Award Miles + 72 XP on Flying Blue
- 9,559 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,559 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 9,559 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 9,559 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 9,559 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 7,712 RDM + 1,543 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in Florida did increase a lot since the end of the pandemic. 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 Orlando
Orlando is best known for its theme parks. However, Disneyland and Universal Resort are very expensive – a day pass costs around $100.
If you don’t want to spend all of your time in amusement parks, Orlando is also a good starting point for a small Florida road trip. Both the west and east coast of Florida can be reached by car in less than two hours, and even Miami is quite close.
Flights to Orlando
Besides Miami, Orlando is the most popular destination in Florida. Accordingly, there are many direct flights from Europe to Orlando. Air fares start at around €300, but without checked baggage. If you need a checked bag, you should budget for an additional €80-120.
In order to find a cheap flight, one should avoid the school holidays and instead limit oneself to the off-peak travel period, e.g. between November and December.
The Best Time to Travel
From a weather standpoint, the best time to travel is from March to May. At this time of year the temperatures are quite mild and humidity is low. Hurricane Season is between the beginning of June and the end of November – during this time, hurricanes and tropical storms with strong winds and extremely high precipitation can occur. If you don’t want to stand in line for hours at the different amusement parks, you should avoid school and public holidays.
Hotels
Hotels are quite affordable in Orlando. Depending on the season, double rooms in different motels are available from €50 per night. A 5* hotel, on the other hand, can cost up to six times as much.
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Information & Tips for Miami
Miami is the largest metropolitan region in Florida, although the city itself has only a population of about 400,000. Also called “Capital of Latin America”, the city has a lot of influences from Central and South America which give it its unmistakable character. Miami can be reached quite cheaply from Europe, fares of under €300 are now the norm and from time to time there are also bargains for under €200! Miami International Airport is served by numerous European airlines and American carriers also offer transatlantic flights.
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Miami is between November and May. At this time of year the weather is warm but moderate and the water temperatures are perfect for swimming. During the Hurricane Season from the beginning of June to the end of November, hurricanes and tropical storms with strong winds and extremely high precipitation can occur.
From the Airport to the City Center
The Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown costs US$2.25 (~€2.10) per person and takes only 15 minutes to get to the city centre. A taxi costs about €20-25, while the Miami Beach Bus will take you directly to the beach. For $2,65[7c] it leaves every 30 minutes from the airport to Miami Beach.
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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.
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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