Deal Alert: US Cities to Amsterdam From $404 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you're using the American Express Platinum Card, you'll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia's courtesy cancellation if you're unable to get the time away from work or family.
Are you tired of deals to Europe yet? Yeah, we aren't either! And today we've got another good one on two full service carriers, American and Delta. Right now you can find round-trip flights to Amsterdam (AMS) from cities as far east as New York's JFK, as far south as Miami (MIA) and as far west as Los Angeles (LAX) starting as low as $404 round-trip.
These prices are generally available from December through May except for the December holiday period, and you don't need any tricks to find them. Just search the dates you want with Google Flights, then book on Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline itself. These are international trips on mainstream carriers — and not in Basic Economy — so passengers will get their first checked bag free and a complimentary meal during the flight.
Airlines: American, Delta
Routes: JFK/ORD/MIA/LAX/SFO to AMS
Cost: $404+ round-trip in economy
Dates: December through May
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) for $404 round-trip on AA via Orbitz:
San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS) for $404 round-trip on AA via Orbitz:
New York's JFK to Amsterdam (AMS) for $405 round-trip on Delta:
Chicago (ORD) to Amsterdam (AMS) for $415 round-trip on Delta:
Miami (MIA) to Amsterdam (AMS) for $419 round-trip on AA via Orbitz:
Maximize Your Purchase
Be sure to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
If you're able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below.
H/T: Fare Deal Alert