British Airways and its alliance partner American Airlines are currently offering nice deals on non-stop flights to various US destinations from London. The most interesting destinations are those in California and Florida, as prices to cities such as Tampa or San Francisco tend to be much higher. Luggage is not included and increases the price by £100 (~€116).
Our calendar displays all available dates for non-stop trips of up to 28 days. These flights can be purchased directly on British Airways’ website. Sometimes, you could save some money by adding a layover in one of American Airlines’ hubs in the USA. To book those cheaper flights, let us redirect you to Skyscanner:
These are the non-stop highlights of this US sale:
- Tampa: £304 (~€353)
- San Francisco: £380 (~€441)
- Los Angeles: £382 (~€443)
- San Diego: £394 (~€457)
The British Airways flights to Tampa depart from London-Gatwick, using a Boeing 777. The other non-stop flights depart from London-Heathrow, either in an Airbus A350 or Boeing 787. Sometimes, e.g. to Los Angeles, you can also fly with American Airlines.
Search & Book
The fare rules don’t state until when these prices will continue to be offered. Technically, the deal is valid for flights during the following travel periods:
- October 30 – December 3, 2022
- January 1 – March 23, 2023
- April 16 – May 20, 2023
You have to spend at least one Sunday at your destination before flying back, and book at least 7 days before departure.
Our calendar displays all available dates for non-stop trips of up to 28 days. If you are interested in longer trips, you can use Google Flights (instructions) to find available connections. The trips can be booked directly on British Airways’ website. If you’re willing to change planes in the USA on the way to your destination, you can save a bit of money, by booking these flights through Skyscanner.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class O. To give you an example, the trip to Tampa would get you:
- 4,420 Avios + 20 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,210 Avios + 40 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 2,210 Avios + 180 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 2,210 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 2,210 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,210 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,210 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,210 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,210 Points + 12 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,210 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,210 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,210 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 2,210 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles you’d get for the other routings:
Destination
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €155, 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:
The Best eSIM Plans for the USA 🇺🇸 Compared
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