Oneworld members American Airlines and Iberia are selling premium economy tickets for their nonstop services to New York at a discounted rate. This offer is far more attractive than their regular economy fares, as it comes with extra space and two checked bags up to 23 kg included.
Our availability calendar shows you the lowest fare for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Iberia’s website, where you can find the quoted fare to New York. If you want to start your trip in Madrid, tickets are available on Finnair’s website.
An Iberia Airbus A330 operates flights between Madrid and New York, granting you some extra space with its 2-3-2 premium economy seating (compared to 2-4-2 in economy).
Flights from Barcelona to New York are operated by low-cost carrier LEVEL. They feature the same hard product as Iberia’s A330 aircraft, but the service doesn’t seem to be on par. You can find a review of the product here.
Search & Book
Sadly, we weren’t able to find any fare rules for this deal, so we cannot tell you when it is going to expire. Currently, availability is fairly good in the first months of 2023. You can also find tickets in 2022 when departing from Barcelona.
You can consult Google Flights to find dates and additional destinations. We recommend buying tickets on iberia.com or Finnair’s website. As both airlines sell the cheapest tickets themselves, you don’t need to check online travel agencies.
Mileage
The low fare tickets are Finnair and Iberia booking class T. Oneworld frequent flyers can earn the following mileage and tier points for a Madrid to New York roundtrip:
- 7,160 Avios + 70 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 7,160 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 5,012 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 3,580 Avios + 32 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 3,580 Avios + 180 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 3,580 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 3,580 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 3,580 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Destination
Hotels in New York can easily start north of €150/night, even in lower categories. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is searching on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for New York
It is THE dream destination in the USA. The 5 districts of New York City offer more than any other metropolis in the world. And due to the high number of flights to New York, it is usually the cheapest way to get to the USA.
The Best Time to Travel
The best travel time with moderate temperatures is from April to June and from September to November. Summers can bring heat waves with high humidity. Winters are often snowy and very cold.
From the airport to the city
New York City is served by three commercial airports: John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport in Queens (probably the most famous), Newark Intl. Airport in Newark, New Jersey (which is not located in NYC, but serves the metropolitan area just like the others) and LaGuardia Airport also in Queens (which is closest to the city).
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport
Public transport: From Manhattan by subway or LIRR to Jamaica (price varies from $2.75 – $10.00), continue with AirTrain to JFK ($8). Travel time 45 – 60 minutes.
Taxi: To Manhattan $62.50 (+ $5.50 toll), 45 – 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Newark Intl. Airport
Public transport: Almost $20 with a combination of AirTrain Newark and NJ Transit to Penn Station. Almost 45 minutes drive.
Taxi: To Manhattan $50 – $70 (+ $8 toll), journey time 35 – 60 minutes depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Public transport: LaGuardia is only served by buses, these are slow and don’t have much space to store luggage, but with $2,75 they are very cheap.
Taxi: To Manhattan $20 – $30, journey time 15 – 30 minutes depending on traffic.
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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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Comments (5)
“However, we’d recommend just waiting for a good business class offer if you intend to fly in Business Class.”
Why? If I have avios and I can upgrade a flight that cost only 520eur, why shoukd I pay over 1000eur for a Business class flight?
It depends on what an Avios is worth for you. Personally, I value them at least 1 cent each, so for me a ~1,000€ Business Class roundtrip is better than paying €520 + 50.000 avios. Especially when you consider that an Business Class ticket will also earn more new miles than a premium eco one.
Is it possible to upgrade this flights to business class
and do you know which booking class that is at Iberia
Thanks for informations
Peter
Is anyone knowing this?
It is possible, when you fly BA and book those tickets directly with BA. We covered those upgrades in the following article:
https://travel-dealz.eu/deal/upgrade-with-avios/
However, we’d recommend just waiting for a good business class offer if you intend to fly in Business Class.