Deal alert: US cities to Valencia, Spain for under $400 round-trip
From its famous festivals to its medieval historic quarter and legendary paella, Valencia is one of Spain's most captivating cities. If you’re in the mood for the unique cultural riches of Spain’s third-largest city, consider this enticing offer from TAP Portugal: flights for less than $400 from many major U.S. cities.
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Secret Flying was the first to report these deals, with travel dates from January to June 2022.
Deal basics
Airline: TAP Air Portugal
Routes: BOS/EWR/JFK/IAD/ORD to VLC.
How to book: Directly through the airline site or via Google Flights.
Travel dates: January to June 2022.
Related: You now need to show proof of vaccination to enter Spain
Sample flights
The fares below are in the Basic tier on TAP Air Portugal, which includes a personal item and carry-on bag. Checked bag and seat selection options are available for additional fees. Each itinerary also includes a stop in Lisbon, Portugal on departing and returning flights.
One of the more affordable fares we found was from Boston (BOS) to Valencia (VLC) from the end of February to the beginning of March at $343 round-trip.
Those in New York can fly from JFK to Valencia (VLC) from the end of April to the beginning of May for $363 round-trip.
If you're flying out of Newark (EWR) you can fly round-trip in February for $398.
Flights from Chicago (ORD) in February will cost a little over $400 round-trip.
If your departure city is Washington D.C. (IAD), you can fly to Valencia (VLC) from mid-February through March for $432.
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 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) 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 — which you could redeem for as little as 13,000 points.
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.
Bottom line
Valencia's most famous festival (Las Fallas) takes place in March, but the appeal of this multi-faceted Mediterranean city is year-round. Don't miss the opportunity to experience intriguing Valencia in 2022.