Deal Alert: US Cities to Amsterdam From $406 Round-Trip
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As mainstream airlines continue to compete against low-cost carriers on routes to Europe, customers are the winners as prices fall. Today we're seeing another example of this as American, Delta, United and British Airways are offering great prices starting at $406 round-trip to Amsterdam (AMS) from cities in the Northeast including Boston (BOS), New York (JFK) and Washington, DC (DCA), and Chicago (ORD) in the Midwest.
You'll find most travel dates between February and May, and you don't need any tricks to get these deals. Just search for the dates you want with Google Flights, then book on Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline itself. Also, since these are international trips on mainstream carriers — and not in Basic Economy — in most cases passengers will get their first checked bag free and a complimentary meal during the flight.
Airlines: American, Delta, United, British Airways
Routes: BOS/JFK/DCA/ORD to AMS
Cost: $406+ round-trip in economy
Dates: February through May 2018
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or with the airline itself
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Washington, DC (DCA) to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) for $406 round-trip via AA:
Boston (BOS) to Amsterdam (AMS) for $463 round-trip via Orbitz:
Chicago (ORD) to Amsterdam (AMS) nonstop for $480 round-trip via Orbitz:
New York (JFK) to Amsterdam (AMS) nonstop for $488 round-trip 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, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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