Star Alliance member SAS is currently running a nice sale for economy tickets. Until January 15, 2024, the airline discounts flights from Milan, Brussels, Paris, and Dublin to New York. The cheapest ticket is available from Ireland for €294.
Since this is a SAS Go Light fare, not even Star Alliance Gold members can bring a checked bag for free. The SAS Go fare (including a checked bag up to 23 kg) adds €100 to the roundtrip price.
SAS has announced that it will leave the Star Alliance to join SkyTeam. The date of the switch is unknown. Should your flight take place after the switch, you probably won’t be able to earn any miles at any Star Alliance program. You also might not be able to use your Star Alliance status benefits.
You can find flights for less than €350 from the following airports:
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the cheapest price. It will forward you to SAS with your selected route and dates. You can also check out what online travel agencies on Skyscanner have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €266 cheaper.
We have filtered out all itineraries with an overnight layover in Stockholm, Copenhagen or Oslo. If you are willing to spend a night in those cities, availability gets even broader, and prices even lower.
If you are eligible to use SAS’ Youth Fares, you can buy a ticket including checked bag for as little as €291 from Dublin.
All flights will first take you to Copenhagen before setting out to New York. The airline uses an Airbus A330 on flights to New York JFK. All of them feature a state-of-the-art economy class cabin with personal in-flight entertainment for every passenger.
Search & Book
Tickets at this price are on sale without an expiration date. A minimum stay of 6 days or at least one night from Saturday to Sunday is necessary to get the lowest fare.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. Even if online travel agencies offer cheaper tickets, it’s usually better to book directly with the airline.
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.
Mileage
SAS issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class T. Because this is a light fare, earnings are minimal. This example covers the cheapest tickets from Dublin:
- 4,618 Award Miles + 766 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,308 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 2,172 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 1,922 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 772 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 600 Points on SAS EuroBonus
Booking the smart fare increases your earnings at SAS EuroBonus to 1,800 points.
Feel free to use our miles calculator to see how many miles your individual itinerary would earn you:
Destination
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:
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