Deal alert: New York to Savannah round-trip flights for $98
Savannah, Georgia, is a fine fall destination. Its cooling temperatures provide the perfect weather for walking the city streets and enjoying the city's historic architecture, parks and great meals. Savannah earns its nickname as the "Hostess City," with friendly Southern hospitality, endless fresh food choices and plenty of welcoming lodging options.
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways are both offering $98 round-trip flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) this fall. Fares for this route are typically close to double the price, so if you're thinking about a fall trip to Savannah from New York, now is the time to book it.
When booking, take care to notice potential additional fee charges for the flights, particularly with JetBlue's basic economy rate, which adds $50 if you want to bring a carry-on bag.
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Deal basics
Airlines: Delta, JetBlue.
Routes: JFK to SAV.
How to book: Directly through Delta, JetBlue or via Google Flights.
Travel dates: September through early November.
Related: Maximizing points and miles on a trip to Savannah
Sample flights
Non-stop Delta flights from JFK to Savannah are priced from $98 for a round trip, including a free carry-on bag, but with an additional $60 charge for a checked bag.
This basic economy fare does not allow you to select a seat and will require a change fee if you want to alter your itinerary. Delta's "Main Cabin" fare adds $60 to the price and allows seat selection and flight changes, but still won't give you a checked bag.
Tickets at this $98 price are available on Delta from September through early November. Currently, Google Flights shows wide availability for both dates and times of flights. However, these prices exclude peak travel times around Thanksgiving.
JetBlue is also offering $98 round-trip tickets between JFK and Savannah during this timeframe. However, these fares do not include a carry-on bag, seat selection or the ability to freely change the ticket.
JetBlue charges an additional $60 to check a bag on this flight, or $50 for a pre-purchased carry-on package (which would still require you to pay an additional $60 if you wanted to check a bag). The additional $50 lets you select a seat and change the flight time without another fee.
Given JetBlue's "no carry-on bags" policy for its Blue Basic Fare, if you're planning to travel with anything beyond a personal item, Delta is the clear price winner for this route.
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Related: How a quick road trip to Savannah got me Globalist status and a pair of free-night certificates
Bottom line
These $98 fares from New York to Savannah on Delta and JetBlue represent a good deal, at nearly 50% off of typical rates for the route. Just be careful when booking JetBlue's Basic Blue fares, as these tickets do not include the option of bringing a carry-on bag.
Savannah is a great city to visit any time of year, particularly in the fall when cooler temperatures make it more comfortable to explore the city. Book soon to take advantage of these discounted fares and enjoy a visit to Georgia's "Hostess City."
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Build your loyalty to Delta by applying for the carrier's mid-tier card option, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card. The annual fee is quickly recouped by the card's travel perks, such as an application credit to Global Entry or TSA Precheck, annual companion certificate and so much more. Plus you can fast-track to elite status simply through card spend.Pros
- Earn bonus Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and an Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) waiver when you hit specific spending thresholds with your card within a calendar year
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
- Statement credit for TSA PreCheck/Global Entry fee (up to $100)
- First checked bag free
Cons
- Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
- SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
- Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
- New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Enjoy a per-visit rate of $50 per person for Card Members and up to two guests to enter the Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta flight.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Earn up to 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) with Status Boost® per year. After you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can earn 10,000 MQMs up to two times per year, getting you closer to Medallion® Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion® Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $250 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees