Star Alliance member Scandinavian Airlines is putting its Airbus A321LR to good use: The airline deploys the long-haul narrow body on nonstop flights between Gothenburg and New York. Currently, tickets for this service are available for as little as €298 (~SEK 3,484). Since the cheapest tickets are SAS Go Light fares, not even Star Alliance or SAS EuroBonus Gold members can check a bag for free. The cheapest fare including checked bags is available on SAS’s website, with a price tag of €388 (~SEK 4,536).
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to SAS with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper.
SAS uses Airbus A321LR on this route. They come with the usual 3-3 seating pattern, but feature personal monitors and a little more legroom compared to the short haul version.
If you don’t mind a little more leg-room during your trip, SAS also sells discounted business class tickets on the same route:
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Tickets for this price are on sale until August 21, 2023. It is valid for departures between August and October 2023. If you want to purchase a nonstop roundtrip, you have to be back in Sweden by the end of October – SAS discontinues the route during their winter schedule. A minimum stay of six days or one night from Saturday to Sunday applies to get the lowest fare.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates – prices there are significantly higher (about €40) than on SAS’ website. You can find the cheapest tickets with our flight search or purchase them on SAS’s website, which offers the best fares including checked bags.
Mileage
SAS issues these tickets in booking class L. Your options to earn miles and points are not that great.
- 3,788 Award Miles + 628 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 1,894 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 1,894 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 400 Points on SAS EuroBonus
Destination
Hotels in New York can easily start north of €150/night, even in lower categories. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is searching on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for New York
It is THE dream destination in the USA. The 5 districts of New York City offer more than any other metropolis in the world. And due to the high number of flights to New York, it is usually the cheapest way to get to the USA.
The Best Time to Travel
The best travel time with moderate temperatures is from April to June and from September to November. Summers can bring heat waves with high humidity. Winters are often snowy and very cold.
From the airport to the city
New York City is served by three commercial airports: John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport in Queens (probably the most famous), Newark Intl. Airport in Newark, New Jersey (which is not located in NYC, but serves the metropolitan area just like the others) and LaGuardia Airport also in Queens (which is closest to the city).
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
Public transport: From Manhattan by subway or LIRR to Jamaica (price varies from $2.75 – $10.00), continue with AirTrain to JFK ($8). Travel time 45 – 60 minutes.
Taxi: To Manhattan $62.50 (+ $5.50 toll), 45 – 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Newark Intl. Airport
Public transport: Almost $20 with a combination of AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit to Penn Station. Almost 45 minutes drive.
Taxi: To Manhattan $50 – $70 (+ $8 toll), journey time 35 – 60 minutes depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Public transport: LaGuardia is only served by buses, these are slow and don’t have much space to store luggage, but with $2,75 they are very cheap.
Taxi: To Manhattan $20 – $30, journey time 15 – 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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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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