Star Alliance member SAS is selling cheap flights to U.S. destinations like New York, Chicago, Miami, Boston, etc. Prices go as low as €308 (~NOK 3,529) for a roundtrip without luggage, if you book through an OTA (online travel agency). Flights to Miami and Newark are even non-stop.
If you wish to fly with luggage, you’ll have to book on SAS’ website, which charges roughly €25 more + another €80 for the fare that includes luggage, bringing the total price up to €414.
You have to be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days to enter the United States, with an approved vaccine, unless you are a US resident/citizen. You can read more about the entry requirements at the CDC.
Our calendar displays all available dates. Select your preferred route and dates, and we’ll either redirect you to our Travel-Dealz flight search (for the cheapest price) or SAS’ website (if you wish to fly with luggage):
- Boston: €308 (~NOK 3,529)
- Miami: €311 (~NOK 3,563) (nonstop)
- Washington: €335 (~NOK 3,838)
- Chicago: €344 (~NOK 3,942)
- Newark: €354 (~NOK 4,056) (nonstop)
- San Francisco: €444 (~NOK 5,087)
Unless you’re flying to Miami or Newark, you would first fly to Copenhagen, from where SAS would fly you to the United States after a short layover.
Search & Book
According to fare rules, these tickets are on sale until July 18, 2022. They are available for flights leaving Oslo from August 15 to March 25, with the inbound flight returning no later than April 1. Your trip has to be at least six days long or include a Sunday to apply for this fare.
You can find these flights easily on Google Flights and check when fares are the lowest (instructions). You can then get the cheapest price on our Travel-Dealz flight search or go to SAS’ website and book the flights there if you want to fly with luggage.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class T. To give you an example, flying to Boston via Copenhagen should get you:
- 3,982 Award Miles + 662 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,330 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 2,080 Miles on Miles&More
- 2,080 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 2,080 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More 2024
Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles your individual routing would get you:
Hotels
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €190, depending on the 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:
The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared
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