TAP‘s business class is not only very good but also a great way to earn Star Alliance miles, as the mileage credit is generally very high, compared to other airlines’ business class. So whenever they offer cheap prices, it’s always a good idea to take a closer look. Currently, quite a few routes to the US and Canada are being offered at a good price, starting at €1,332 from various airports in Spain, France, and Italy. Also – maybe the most interesting, you can fly from Dublin all the way to San Francisco for only €1,456.
Here are some of the highlights that we were able to find for less than €1,550:
These prices can usually be found until April and from September onwards. Simply select your preferred route, and we’ll redirect you to Skyscanner, where you’ll get the cheapest price:
The flights are usually routed via Lisbon. I tested TAP’s business class, travelling to Washington D.C. almost 2 years ago, and I was very satisfied, both with the seats and the service.
TAP also permits you to stay up to 5 days in Lisbon on your way. In some cases, that even lowers the price of the ticket! Here’s an example of a trip from Lyon to New York, spending 4 nights in Lisbon before heading to New York:
The hotel in Lisbon, however, is not included!
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These prices will apparently remain this low until January 21, 2024. The flights have to take place before March 21, 2024, and your trip has to be between 5 days (or one Sunday) and one month long. You can also fly in this year’s autumn.
You can find all available dates on Google Flights. You can find the cheapest prices on Skyscanner, or book directly on TAP’s website for roughly €35 more.
Mileage
As mentioned before, TAP’s business class is great for earning miles. The tickets are issued in booking class J. To give you an example, flying from Madrid to Montreal – i.e. the shortest of all routes – would get you:
- 17,040 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 17,012 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 15,412 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 14,288 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 14,288 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 14,288 Award Miles + 7,144 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 14,288 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 14,288 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 14,288 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 12,144 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 10,718 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 10,718 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 10,718 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 9,288 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 8,930 Award Miles + 1,488 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 8,930 Miles on Asiana Club
- 8,930 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 8,930 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 8,930 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 8,930 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
Feel free to use our miles calculator to see how many miles other itineraries would get you:
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