SkyMiles deal alert: Fly to Prague from the East Coast for 56,000 miles round-trip
If you’re looking for ways to use your Delta SkyMiles, the airline has a deal to the Czech Republic from New York and New Jersey. You can fly round-trip to Prague for 56,000 miles. If you don't have miles or don't want to use them, Delta and United have round-trip flights for under $500.
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The deal was reported by Thrifty Traveler Premium, which for $7.99 monthly or $49.99 annually will send notifications on cheap flights, award flight sales and business-class deals. These fares are available for travel from September to October.
Deal basics
Airlines: Delta and United Airlines
Routes: EWR/JFK to PRG
How to book: Directly through Delta if using SkyMiles, or through the airlines or Google Flights for discounted fares
Travel dates: September – October
Related: Why you should visit Prague as a solo traveler
Sample flights
The SkyMiles deals are for main cabin service on Delta, which includes a meal, seat selection, carry-on and a checked bag.
Flights for 56,000 SkyMiles (+$53.57 in taxes) from New York (JFK) to Prague (PRG) are available during most of September and in October as well.
The SkyMiles deal from Newark (EWR) to Prague (PRG) has limited availability. One deal I found was from Sept. 7 to 14 for 56,000 SkyMiles (+$59.17 in taxes) and has two stops each way.
Flights from Newark (EWR) to Prague (PRG) are $482 round-trip throughout September. The deal is on United for a basic economy direct flight which includes a carry-on and a standard seat. A checked bag and seat selection will cost extra.
Delta is offering a direct flight from New York (JFK) to Prague (PRG) for $538 round-trip in basic economy. The ticket includes a standard seat and carry-on. There will be additional fees for a checked bag and seat selection.
Related: The ultimate guide to visiting Prague with points and miles
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related reading: Why the Amex Platinum might just be the best card for Delta flyers
Bottom line
Don't miss out on experiencing Prague's history, castles or pubs. Whether you've got SkyMiles stacked up or not, these deals are too good to pass up if you can travel from New York or New Jersey.
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- The $395 annual fee might be expensive for some, but this card’s benefits provide much more value than that.
- If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
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- Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
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| 10X | Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel |
| 5X | 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel. |
| 2X | 2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day |
Intro Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel75,000 bonus milesAnnual Fee
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Why We Chose It
The Capital One Venture X card is one of the best all-round travel credit cards ever launched. Not only is it offering a tremendous welcome bonus, but cardholders can earn tons of miles on everyday spending and receive a 10,000-mile anniversary bonus to boot. Its annual fee is $395, but cardholders can count on up to $300 in statement credits toward travel booked through Capital One Travel each year and other valuable benefits like access to Priority Pass lounges and Capital One’s own growing family of airport lounges.Pros
- Excellent welcome offer worth 75,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months.
- Up to $300 in annual travel statement credits toward bookings make through Capital One Travel.
- 10,000 bonus miles (worth $100 toward travel) each account anniversary.
Cons
- The $395 annual fee might be expensive for some, but this card’s benefits provide much more value than that.
- If you don’t travel frequently, this might not be the best card for you.
- Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
- Receive up to $300 back annually as statement credits for bookings through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of options
- Get 10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary
- Earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 5X miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
- Unlimited complimentary access for you and two guests to 1,400+ lounges, including Capital One Lounges and our Partner Lounge Network
- Receive up to a $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your Venture X miles to easily cover travel expenses, including flights, hotels, rental cars and more—you can even transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Named editors' choice for "Best New Credit Card of 2021" by The Points Guy
- Earn 10 miles per dollar when you book on Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace, through May 16, 2023