SAS Scandinavian Airlines is offering a premium economy deal from Sweden and Norway to USA starting at €559 from Oslo to California. You can reach seven US destinations for less than €600 or just slightly more. This fare includes 23 kg of checked luggage and lounge access to the SAS lounges. Departures are available between November to March 2025.
Flights are available for these prices from Sweden’s and Norway’s capital:
From Oslo:
- San Francisco at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Los Angeles at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Boston at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Washington, D.C. at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Chicago at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Atlanta at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- New York at NOK 7,295 (~€620)
From Stockholm:
- San Francisco at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- Los Angeles at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- Boston at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- Washington, D.C. at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- Chicago at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- Atlanta at SEK 6,496 (~€556)
- New York at SEK 6,693 (~€573)
There are also plenty of options from smaller airports, these are mere examples:
- Stavanger – San Francisco at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Bergen – San Francisco at NOK 6,499 (~€553)
- Gothenburg – Los Angeles at SEK 6,478 (~€555)
- Trondheim – Los Angeles at NOK 6,899 (~€587)
Our availability calendar will forward you to Skyscanner or SAS with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €20 cheaper.
Your feeder flight will be with a SAS Airbus 320 family on most destinations with a 3-3 configuration, and your flight for your transatlantic flight SAS operates Airbus A321 (2-2 seating in premium economy), Airbus A330 (2-3-2) and Airbus A350 (2-4-2) on their transatlantic routes. In most cases, you will cross the pond in an Airbus A330 both ways.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on April 22, 2024. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay applies. You can find flights between November 2024 to March 2025. A blockout occurs around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on SAS’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
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.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class A. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Oslo to Los Angeles:
- 13,750 Extra Points + 13,400 Basic Points on SAS EuroBonus
SAS leaves Star Alliance on August 31, 2024, and will most likely join SkyTeam at the end of the year. Currently, we have no information where and how you can earn points with these flights, except for SAS’ own EuroBonus program.
Destination
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.
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