Star Alliance airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Air Canada and Eurowings offer cheap fares in their business class from Budapest to Miami right now. Prices start at €1,468 and always feature at least one layover. Unfortunately the inbound flight is always operated by Air Canada and features a leg in premium economy class from Toronto to Budapest.
Be careful when booking these fares. Unfortunately the inbound flight is always operated by Air Canada and features a leg in premium economy class from Toronto to Budapest. But some of the other connections also consist of more economy class legs. Therefore double check the cabin classes before doing the final booking. If you want to avoid Eurowings, also look for connections that don’t go via DUS.
Search & Book
Unfortunately the above mentioned fares can only be found through a few online travel agents. Google Flights and ITA Matrix do not display the fare rules. Therefore we did not have a possibility to look at the fare rules. However through trial & error we found out that the minimum stay seems to be 7 days. A maximum stay is unknown. We also don’t know when this deal will expire.
Availability is very good in June, July and August 2020.
You can find fares by just using our Travel-Dealz flight search and browsing through dates with a minimum stay of 7 days.
Mileage
Since fare rules were not available and the OTAs that offer these fares do not display booking classes, we can only guess here. However based on experience, the business class legs should be in booking class P and the premium economy class legs should be in booking class N. For a flight from Budapest via Zurich to Miami and back via Toronto the following mileage accrual should apply (but no guarantee on correctness):
- 12,535 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 12,292 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,292 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 11,365 Award Miles + 11,056 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 11,306 Award Miles + 360 Points on Miles&More
- 11,156 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 9,753 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 7,955 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 7,847 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 7,529 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 7,229 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 7,229 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 7,229 Award Miles + 1,446 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 6,982 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 6,611 Miles on Asiana Club
- 6,611 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 6,435 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 6,435 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
- 6,299 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 1,854 Award Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 500 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
Hotels
Hotels can be a very pricey affair in the US. It really makes sense comparing prices. You could always use one of our favorite sites for that – booking.com:
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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:
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Information & Tips for Miami
Miami is the largest metropolitan region in Florida, although the city itself has only a population of about 400,000. Also called “Capital of Latin America”, the city has a lot of influences from Central and South America which give it its unmistakable character. Miami can be reached quite cheaply from Europe, fares of under €300 are now the norm and from time to time there are also bargains for under €200! Miami International Airport is served by numerous European airlines and American carriers also offer transatlantic flights.
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Miami is between November and May. At this time of year the weather is warm but moderate and the water temperatures are perfect for swimming. During the Hurricane Season from the beginning of June to the end of November, hurricanes and tropical storms with strong winds and extremely high precipitation can occur.
From the Airport to the City Center
The Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown costs US$2.25 (~€2.12) per person and takes only 15 minutes to get to the city centre. A taxi costs about €20-25, while the Miami Beach Bus will take you directly to the beach. For $2,65[7c] it leaves every 30 minutes from the airport to Miami Beach.
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