Deal Alert: US to Scandinavia From $274 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 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 the 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.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is currently offering incredible prices on trips to Scandinavia from tons of different cities across the US. Fly from New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Los Vegas (LAS), Oakland (OAK) and Orlando (MCO) to Copenhagen (CPH), Oslo (OSL), Stockholm (ARN) and Helsinki (HEL) from just $274 round-trip! Though availability varies per itinerary, these fares are generally available for departures from January through April 2017.
Note that Norwegian will add fees for just about everything from checked bags to in-flight food, so your fare could be a little higher than what you see when you go to book. If you're looking for more perks included in the ticket price, you can try out Norwegian's premium product, which includes larger seats, lounge access, free checked bags, seat assignment and meals.
Airline: Norwegian
Route: JFK, LAX, SFO, FLL, LAS, OAK, MCO — CPH, HEL, OSL, ARN
Cost: $247+ round-trip in economy
Dates: January — May 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: American Express Platinum Card (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Oslo (OSL) for $146 + 1,099 NOK = $274 round-trip in February:
New York (JFK) to Stockholm (ARN) for $136 + 1,299 SEK = $276 round-trip in February:
Oakland (OAK) to Stockholm (ARN) for $166 + 1,199 SEK = $296 round-trip in February:
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Copenhagen (CPH) for $189 + 1,080 DKK = $343 round-trip in January:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don't forget 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 Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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