The SkyTeam members KLM, Air France, and Delta are currently offering many cheap business class connections from Spain to various US cities, such as Chicago or New York starting at €1,338. Departures are available from March through June.
Here some of the routes available with this deal:
- Barcelona – New York (non-stop) at €1338
- Barcelona – Washington at €1339
- Madrid – New York (non-stop) at €1342
- Barcelona – Chicago at €1374
- Madrid – Chicago at €1378
- Malaga – New York at €1391
- Madrid – Washington at €1342
- Malaga – Chicago at €1391
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to KLM or Delta with your selected flight dates.
You have two options to reach your final destination in the USA: Fly with Delta to New York or Atlanta from Madrid or Barcelona and continue your journey to your final destination in domestic First Class, or fly to Paris or Amsterdam with KLM in EuroBusiness and then onward your final destination.
If you’re travelling to North America, Delta is surely not a bad choice, especially if the route is operated with an Airbus plane. The seats in the Boeing 767 are good, but already quite old. The seats in the A330 and especially the A350, however, are on an extremely high level. All A330neo and A350 planes already have the Suite seats installed, which offer maximum privacy.
Before Covid-19, Air France still had 4 different business class versions, but now, as the A380 & A340 have left the fleet, only 3 remain. The business class in the A380 was no longer up to today’s standards, unlike the business class that’s installed in the Boeing 787-Dreamliner and Airbus A350, which is modern and comfortable. This business class is now continuously being installed in other Air France planes as well.
By now, modern seats have also become the norm at KLM. Its business class is definitely not a bad choice, also thanks to the good service. Like many other airlines, the Boeing 787 always has the newest business class seats installed.
Search & Book
The fare rules state that this deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but your trip also has to be at least 6 days long or include a Sunday.
You can find available dates easily using Google Flights. You should then book the flights on KLM’s website or you can book with OTAs but they will have some 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.
As always, don’t forget to apply for your ESTA visa (for US$21 (~€20)) for your stay in the USA.
Mileage
Transatlantic flights are usually issued in booking class Z, all others in J. To give you an example, flying to New York and back with Delta should get you:
- 14,320 Award Miles + 200 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 11,522 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 10,740 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 10,740 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 8,950 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 8,950 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 8,950 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 8,950 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 7,160 Award Miles + 60 XP on Flying Blue
- 7,160 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 7,160 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 7,160 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 7,160 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 7,160 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 6,292 RDM + 1,258 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles other routings would get you:
Destination
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €85 – €150, depending on the city and hotel category. 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:
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