Star Alliance member TAP Portugal continues selling low-priced tickets to long-distance destinations. Currently, the airline offers round trips between Barcelona and Boston for as low as €324, including hand luggage, food, and drinks. You can find travel dates in November 2023 and between January and April 2024.
The quoted fare does not include checked bags. The cheapest fare including checked bags is available on TAP’s website at €452. While a short stop in Lisbon is necessary, you can add a lengthier stay in Portugal’s capital without increasing flight costs.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of 7 to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your preselected flight dates. You can also check what TAP charges on their website. They sell these tickets up to €30 more expensive but charge less for checked bags than OTAs.
TAP uses Airbus A321neo aircraft for most of these transatlantic services. While a narrowbody might seem unusual for long-haul flights, each seat has in-flight entertainment screens and the same legroom as bigger planes.
Search & Book
The fare rules are not very helpful, as they give neither a sale nor a travel period. A minimum stay of six days or at least one night from Saturday to Sunday applies to get the lowest fare. Availability is pretty good in November 2023 and between January and April 2024.
The best way to book flights is to use our availability calendar above. If you’re looking for available flight dates for trips longer than four weeks, Google Flights will do the trick. If you’re going to travel without luggage, you can find the cheapest fare on our Travel-Dealz flight search. With luggage, you should book the Basic fare on TAP’s website.
Mileage
TAP issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class T, severely limiting your earning opportunities. This is what you would get:
Without luggage
- 1,842 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 760 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 760 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 760 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 760 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 612 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 380 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
With luggage
- 4,696 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 3,184 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 1,842 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 760 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 760 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 760 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 760 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 380 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
Destination
Hotel prices in Boston usually start at roughly €70, but can quickly jump to €105 if you want to stay in a good location. 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 Boston
Boston is one of the most important cities in the history of the USA and also the state capital of Massachusetts. Next to its historic significance, the city boasts a number of tourist attractions.
Careful: Flights to Boston are usually very cheap from Europe (starting at €200 without checked baggage), but the hotel prices are among the most expensive in the USA!
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to travel to Boston is from late summer to autumn. While the beginning of the summer can still be rainy and cool, the weather from August to October is most suitable for touristic purposes – temperatures are mild and precipitation is comparatively low.
From the Airport to the City Center
A free shuttle bus takes you from the terminals to the Airport Station of the MBTA Blue Line, from there you can take the Blue Line to the city centre (approx. 7-10 minutes). Tickets cost $2.50. A taxi to the city centre costs between $20 and $30, depending on the traffic and the exact destination. Uber and Lyft are slightly cheaper.
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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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