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This evening we're seeing a smattering of deals on low-cost carriers from the US to European destinations such as Barcelona (BCN), Paris (CDG) and Copenhagen (CPH). The best part: they're all nonstop flights. Now the down side: since these options are on low-cost carriers, you're going to want to consider the "all-in" cost before you actually book your flight.
To book, head to Google Flights and plug in your desired departure city. After finding dates that work best for you, book with the airline directly or with an OTA such as Expedia or Priceline. If you want to price in the cost of a carry-on bag, use Google Flights’ newest feature to create an apples-to-apples comparison.
Airline: LEVEL, Primera Air, Norwegian
Routes: BOS/EWR/JFK/LAX to BCN/CDG/CPH
Cost: $264+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September-March 2019, depending on the route
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Boston (BOS) to Barcelona (BCN) nonstop on LEVEL for $264 round-trip ($148 outbound, $116 return):
Newark (EWR) to Paris (CDG) nonstop on Primera Air for $277 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG) nonstop on Primera Air for $308 round-trip:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Copenhagen (CPH) nonstop on Norwegian for $330 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG) nonstop on Norwegian for $340 round-trip:
Newark (EWR) to Barcelona (BCN) nonstop on Norwegian for $350 round-trip:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Copenhagen (CPH) nonstop on Norwegian for $390 round-trip:
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, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
