SkyTeam member Delta Air Lines sells discounted business class rides from Madrid to San Francisco. With a stop in New York, a roundtrip is available for as little as €1,532 in the airlines’ website. Most domestic flights between New York and San Francisco are operated by aircraft with lie-flat-business class seats, so you don’t have to spend half the trip in a Domestic First recliner seat.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Delta with your selected flight dates.
Transatlantic services are Boeing 767 flights. Between New York and San Francisco, Delta schedules a mixture of Boeing 767 and Boeing 757 aircraft. According to Google Flights, all services between New York and San Francisco should be Delta One flights with lie-flat business. However, the airline may swap planes without prior notice.
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.
Star Alliance frequent flyers might also be interested in TAP’s offer for the same route.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not give a travel or sales period for this fare, only a hefty minimum stay of seven days in San Francisco.
Google Flights will help you find additional flight dates. Since Delta sells the cheapest tickets on its own website, it makes most sense to buy them right there.
Mileage
Delta issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class Z. SkyTeam frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 24,640 Award Miles + 240 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 19,826 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 18,480 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 18,480 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 18,480 Miles on ITA Volare
- 15,400 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 15,400 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 15,400 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 15,400 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 12,320 Award Miles + 72 XP on Flying Blue
- 12,320 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 12,320 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 12,320 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 12,320 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 12,320 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 7,710 RDM + 1,542 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in San Francisco usually start at roughly €90-155, 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.
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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