Deal Alert: New York to Paris from $557
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It's been a couple weeks since we last wrote about flight deals to Europe — specifically to Athens and Dublin on Delta. This week, the carrier is offering more discounted flights across the pond between New York and Paris. Delta or Air France will be operating the flights, however the cheaper rates seem to only be offered when booking through Delta.
The deal might not be around much longer, as it's already been available for a few days, so be sure to book soon. Travel dates appear to be quite open, with the discounted rates beginning in late September and extending until March 2016. Many of these flights are nonstop, however some include a short layover in Boston (BOS) or in Europe.
Airline(s): Delta
Route(s): NYC to Paris
Cost: $557-$580+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September 2015 through March 2016
Elite Mileage Earning: At least 7,270 medallion-qualifying miles
Fare Class: V
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for $557 on Delta in February (earns 7,270 MQMs):
New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for $557 on Delta in March and April (earns 7,270 EQMs):
New York (LGA) to Paris (CDG) for $572 on Delta in December (earns 7,896 EQMs):
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H/T: The Flight Deal
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