Oneworld member Finnair has come out with a real barn burner of a fare, selling premium economy rides from Sweden to the US West Coast for as little as €526. With a stop in Helsinki, you can reach Seattle with a little extra legroom on the long-haul flights with departure from Stockholm. Sadly, this is a light fare that does not include checked bags. Adding them raises the price to SEK 7,283 (~€629) on Finnair’s website.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your selected flight dates. Finnair sells the cheapest tickets themselves.
Finnair uses an Airbus A330 on the long-haul flights between Helsinki and Seattle. These planes have a 2-3-2 seating in premium economy, instead of the 2-4-2 in their economy cabin. The seat pitch of 96 cm is rather generous.
Search & Book
The fare rules give no sales period for this date, the travel period is limited to May. Your flight must depart and arrive back in Europe within this time.
Google Flights will show you additional flight dates. We recommend booking on Finnair’s website via our flight search. If you want to switch the light fare to the fare including checked bags, hit the Modify search button after being forwarded.
Mileage
Finnair issues the feeders in booking class H, the long-haul segments are booking class T. Oneworld frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 10,536 Avios + 110 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 10,032 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 7,024 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 5,768 Avios + 280 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 5,264 Avios + 60 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 5,264 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 5,264 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 5,016 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 2,000 Points on Finnair Plus
- 1,000 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 496 AsiaMiles + 10 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 496 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 496 Points + 2 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
Destination
Hotel prices in Seattle usually start at roughly €110, depending on the hotel category and the specific dates. 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 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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