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Aug. 15, 2024
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Summer is quickly coming to an end, so it's a good time to plan ahead for the next adventure. Right now, we're seeing good prices on flights to Belgium and the Netherlands from several U.S. departure cities. If you live in Boston, Chicago, Miami or Newark, you can book a trip to Amsterdam or Brussels on Scandinavian Airlines for as low as $328 round-trip.
The travel window for this sale is from November through next spring, meaning you can enjoy Amsterdam's famous Christmas markets or visit the eye-catching Grand Place in Brussels at a discount.
The lowest-priced tickets we saw had to be booked through an online travel agency, and the fares are for economy-tier tickets. A carry-on bag is included, but be aware that checked luggage will cost you between $75 and $110 each way.
Check prices for premium economy, too, as SAS is also offering deals for that cabin.
Deal basics
Airlines: Scandinavian Airlines
Routes: From Boston, Chicago, Miami, Newark, New York City and Washington, D.C., to Amsterdam and Brussels
How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: From November 2024 through March 2025
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Sample flights
SAS has flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) in December for only $318 round-trip. That includes an extended layover in Stockholm on the return leg.
If you live in the tri-state area, SAS has flights from New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to BRU available for $339 round-trip.
According to Google Flights, this is a big discount from the typical cost for this route.
There are some decent prices for Miami-to-Amsterdam itineraries, too. You can fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in January for $375 round-trip. There is good availability at this price for this route in early 2025.
The same price will get you round-trip flights from Chicago to the Netherlands. You can fly from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to AMS in January for $375 round-trip.
Here's one last Amsterdam bargain. You can snag a ticket from JFK to AMS in November for $375 round-trip.
We also found decent availability on flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to BRU in November. For this route, you'll find prices start at $342 round-trip, which is a solid discount.
Maximize your purchase
When you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on travel
Bottom line
Some of the routes in this deal have long layovers on the return flight. Consider making the most of your time in, say, Copenhagen or Stockholm by leaving the airport and exploring the city instead of lounging in the terminal or a lounge — Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is less than a 15-minute train ride from the city center. You could spend some quality time enjoying a meal and some of the sites in the Danish capital during your stopover.
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