The SkyTeam partners KLM and Air France are currently offering discounted tickets for business class flights to the USA. Departing from Budapest, you can book a trip to New York for just HUF 557,900 (~€1,419). Availability is best in 2023, but you can also find flight dates in 2022. The flights would have a layover in Amsterdam and/or Paris.
Our availability shows all possible flight dates for less than €1,400 with a trip length of 28 days or less. After selecting an out- and inbound flight date, it will forward you to delta.com, where the cheapest tickets are sold.
First, you would fly to Paris or Amsterdam with KLM or Air France. Then you’ll fly to New York with Delta, Air France, or KLM.
Possible Business Class Cabins
If you’re traveling 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.
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.
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.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not mention an expiry date for this deal. Availability is good from November through March 2023. Even Christmas and New Year’s Eve flight dates are possible.
The minimum stay requirement is 6 days, and according to the fare rules, you can spend a maximum of 12 months at the destination. Google Flights is suitable for the search of available dates, and you should book directly with on KLM’s website.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class Z. When booking and flying Delta, you should roughly get:
- 17,436 Award Miles + 240 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 14,030 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 13,078 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 13,078 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 10,898 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 10,898 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 10,898 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 10,898 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,718 Award Miles + 90 XP on Flying Blue
- 8,718 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 8,718 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 8,718 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 8,718 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 8,718 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 6,504 RDM + 1,300 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Hotels
Hotels in New York City are infamously expensive, in almost any hotel category. 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 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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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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Comments (2)
ESTA is no more 14§.
That’s correct, Risto. I have edited the paragraphs accordingly.