Star Alliance carrier Scandinavian Airlines and Oneworld member Finnair compete for passengers on nonstop services between Stockholm and New York. SAS sells tickets for as little as €280 (~SEK 3,270), while Finnair’s flights are a little more expensive at €291 (~SEK 3,398).
The cheapest fare including luggage with Finnair is SEK 4,594 (~€393), while SAS charges €388 (~SEK 4,531) for a roundtrip with a checked bag of 23 kg on their website.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your preselected flight dates. There you can choose to buy the cheapest from online travel agencies or four roughly €30 on the airlines’ website.
If you’re looking for SAS flights, select Newark as the destination. Finnair flights are going to JFK. If you don’t care about the airline and just want to see all cheap flights, select NYC.
SkyTeam member Delta Air Lines also offers discounted nonstop roundtrips between Stockholm and New York at €369.
Both airlines plan to use Airbus A330 aircraft between New York and Stockholm. In both cases, you can expect a 2-4-2 seating in economy class, with personal video screens for each passenger.
Search & Book
SAS fare is scheduled to expire on June 24, 2022. It is for travel between September and December 2022. It requires a minimum stay of six days or a night from Saturday to Sunday. We have not been able to locate fare rules for Finnair’s offer, but we expect them to be fairly similar.
Google Flights will show you additional flight dates. You can find the cheapest tickets through our flight search. You can also book directly on SAS’ or Finnair’s website, especially if you want to travel with checked bags.
Mileage
SAS issues tickets in booking class T. Star Alliance members can earn the following mileage:
- 3,920 Award Miles + 650 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 1,960 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 1,960 Award Miles + 120 Points on Miles&More
- 1,960 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 400 Points on SAS EuroBonus
Oneworld frequent flyers have better luck with Finnair’s booking class O – just not that much:
- 3,910 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 3,910 Points + 12 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 1,956 Avios + 40 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 1,956 Avios + 20 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 1,956 Avios + 180 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 1,956 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 1,956 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 1,956 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 1,956 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Destination
Hotel prices in New York are infamously high, in almost all hotel categories. 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 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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