Star Alliance member SAS is selling cheap flights to U.S. destinations like San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston. Prices go as low as €294 (~NOK 3,437) for a roundtrip without luggage, if you book through an OTA (online travel agency).
If you wish to fly with luggage, you’ll have to book on SAS’ website, which charges roughly €15 more + another €100 for the fare that includes luggage, bringing the total price up to €409.
For people under the age of 26, prices even start at only €280 (~NOK 3,274) – or even better, €348 (~NOK 4,069) with luggage included. You can read more about SAS’ youth fares here.
You can fly to the following cities:
- Boston: €294 (~NOK 3,437)
- Washington, D.C.: €294 (~NOK 3,437)
- Chicago: €296 (~NOK 3,461)
- San Francisco: €311 (~NOK 3,636)
- Los Angeles: €313 (~NOK 3,660)
Our calendar displays all available dates. Select your preferred route and dates, and we’ll either redirect you to our Travel-Dealz flight search (for the cheapest price) or to the SAS website (if you wish to fly with luggage):
You will first fly to Copenhagen, from where SAS will fly you to the United States after a short layover. SAS uses an Airbus A330 to Chicago and San Francisco, an Airbus A350 to Los Angeles, and an Airbus A321neo to Boston and Washington DC.
Search & Book
According to fare rules, these tickets are on sale until today midnight. They are available for flights leaving Oslo from January 8 to March 31. Your trip has to be at least six days long or include a Sunday to apply for this fare.
You can find these flights easily on Google Flights and check when fares are the lowest (instructions). You can then get the cheapest price on our Travel-Dealz flight search or go to SAS’ website and book the flights there if you want to fly with luggage.
Mileage
The tickets are issued in booking class T. To give you an example, flying to Boston via Copenhagen should get you:
- 3,982 Award Miles + 662 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,330 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 2,080 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 2,080 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 650 Extra Points + 600 Basic Points on SAS EuroBonus
Feel free to use our mileage calculator to see how many miles your individual routing would get you:
Hotels
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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