Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal is running a bunch of promotions at this time. One highlight are their business class fares from Stockholm, Sweden to New York. Premium roundtrips with a stop in Lisbon each way are available for as little as €1,231 (~SEK 14,376). This fare includes lounge access, priority services and crossing the Atlantic twice in a lie-flat seat. Availability is great during the 2022/2023 winter.
TAP flights purchased before June 30, 2022, can be rebooked without having to pay a rebooking fee, but the price difference will have to be paid. This does not apply to Discount fares.
You have to be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days to enter the United States, with an approved vaccine, unless you are a US resident/citizen. You can read more about the entry requirements at the CDC.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to flytap.com with your preselected flight dates.
TAP uses A320 family planes for the feeder flights between Sweden and Lisbon. An A330-900NEO or A321NEO LR will take you across the Atlantic Ocean to New York. Both aircraft types feature lie-flat seats in a dedicated business class section.
Search & Book
This deal is valid until May 16, 2022 for flights before March 31, 2023. A minimum stay of five days or one night from Saturday to Sunday applies. You cannot stay longer than one month if you want to get the cheapest fare. Availability is fairly good in November 2022 as well as in January through March 2023.
If you’re looking for additional flight dates, Google Flights preview them accurately. You should buy your tickets directly on TAP’s website, as the airline sells the cheapest tickets itself.
Mileage
TAP issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class J. A roundtrip to Newark yields the following mileage:
- 24,096 Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 20,956 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 20,956 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 20,956 Award Miles + 10,478 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 20,956 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 20,956 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 20,956 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 20,956 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 17,812 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 17,504 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 15,718 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 15,718 Award Miles on Emirates Skywards
- 15,718 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 13,622 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 13,098 Award Miles + 2,182 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 13,098 Miles on Asiana Club
- 13,098 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 13,098 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 13,098 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 13,098 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
Hotels
Hotel prices in New York are infamously high and usually start at roughly €180, even in the lowest 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 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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