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Deal Alert: Many US Cities to Europe from $524 Round-Trip

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Nick Ellis joined The Points Guy in 2016 as an intern and is now Reviews Editor, primarily responsible for arranging, writing (some of), editing and publishing reviews of hotels and airport lounges along with helping manage, write and edit travel content.
May 31, 2016
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Deal Alert: Many US Cities to Europe from $524 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.

If you're interested in a European adventure without the summer crowds, we have a sale for you! Several airlines are currently offering discounted fares for travel from September 2016 through March 2017. The fares can be found from several major US cities to many European cities. The best deal we found is from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) in November, priced at just $524 round-trip. This would be a great opportunity to put your Google Flights navigational skills to the test, as there are plenty of other deals to be had from a handful of US gateways to many cities in Europe.

Airlines: Many
Routes: US cities to Europe
Cost: $524+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September 2016 - March 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz
Pay With: Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire Preferred

Here are some examples of what you can book:

San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) for $524 round-trip on Air Canada in November (earns 50% elite-qualifying miles on United):

San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST) for $524 round-trip on Air Canada.

New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) for $627 round-trip on Delta in December (earns 8,554 MQMs):

New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) for $627 round-trip on Delta.

Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) for $687 round-trip on United in November (earns 8,306 PQMs):

Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG) for $687 round-trip on United.

Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) for $688 round-trip on Iberia in October:

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD) for $688 round-trip on Iberia.

Maximize Your Purchase

Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.

H/T: The Flight Deal

If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!

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