SAS Scandinavian Airlines is offering a deal from Tenerife, Gran Canaria & Mallorca to New York starting at just €249. This deal does not include checked luggage, but it can be added for €40 per direction. If you want to travel with comfort, you can fly in premium economy for €587. The only caveat of this deal is that you need to spend a night in Scandinavia the day before flying to New York. Departures are available between September to March 2025.
You can fly economy class for the following prices:
Premium economy tickets are available at this fare:
You can also depart from the Spanish mainland, as fares from Alicante, Malaga and Barcelona are discounted, as well:
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 toggle between economy and premium economy class:
These itineraries have a stop in either Oslo or Copenhagen. Flights from Oslo to New York are operated by A321LR aircraft, with 3-3 seating in economy and 2-2 seating in premium economy. You can expect personal in-flight-entertainment monitors and power outlets in both travel classes. From Copenhagen, an Airbus A330-300 takes to America, with 2-4-2 seating in economy and 2-3-2 seating in premium economy.
Flights from Spain to Scandinavia are are operated by SAS’ Airbus A320neo fleet. These planes have a rather narrow seat pitch and a 3-3 seating pattern. The difference between economy and premium economy is that catering is free in SAS Plus.
Search & Book
This deal is set to expire on July 8, 2024. It’s valid for for travel between November and April 3, 2025. On that day, your inbound flight must arrive in Europe. A minimum stay of six days or a Saturday overnight stay applies, as well as a maximum stay of twelve months. Departures are available between September to May 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on SAS’ website.
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 T for economy class. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal in economy from Gran Canaria to New York.
- 600 Points on SAS EuroBonus
If you fly premium economy, your ticket will be issued in booking class A. Here are the miles and points you can earn with this deal for an economy flight from Gran Canaria to New York.
- 10,000 Points on SAS EuroBonus
SAS leaves Star Alliance on August 31, 2024, and joins SkyTeam the day after. 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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