If you haven’t made summer vacation plans yet, WOW Air has a terrific sale to cities in Europe, like Dublin, London, Frankfurt, and more!
Via Frequent Miler, flights from Chicago start at ~$90 one-way. And from Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco, fares start at ~$100 one-way.
Seats are limited and return flights are more expensive. But this could be a good opportunity to fly to Europe cheaply, and use miles and points for the trip home!
I’ll explain how to book it!
WOW Air Europe Sale
Link: WOW Air
You can search for and book your flights on the WOW Air website. Travel dates vary by destination, but many routes have sale dates available in July and August 2017.
For example, I found a one-way flight on July 20, 2017, from Chicago to Edinburgh (via Reykjavik), for ~$90.
Prices start at ~$90 one-way for flights from Chicago to:
- Bristol
- Brussels
- Cork
- Dublin
- Edinburgh
- Frankfurt
From Los Angeles, one-way flights start at ~$100 to:
- Berlin
- Dublin
- London
Flights from Miami also start at ~$100 one-way to:
- Brussels
- Cork
- Dublin
- Edinburgh
- Lyon
And from San Francisco, one-way flights start at ~$100 to:
- Berlin
- Copenhagen
- London
WOW Air is a budget airline based in Iceland. I flew WOW Air to Iceland had and a very good experience.
But keep in mind, WOW Air charges extra for everything, including large carry-on bags, checked bags, and seat selection.
So do the math before you book to make sure you’re getting a good deal!
Hotel Information
If you book a sale flight, remember there are lots of ways to get cheap or free hotel rooms with points from credit card bonuses and spending.
Check out my favorite Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Starwood hotels in Europe!
To find hotels that can be booked with points, I use Hotel Hustle (which even shows you if rooms are actually available!) or AwardMapper.
Remember, you can transfer flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards to different hotel programs.
Note: If you prefer to book paid stays, check out discount sites like Orbitz, Expedia, or TravelPony for deals. But remember you won’t get stay credits or points (and might not have your elite status recognized!).
Airbnb is another terrific way to save money on accommodations, especially for longer stays. Here are some tips on how to negotiate a better Airbnb price, and how to find a safe and comfortable Airbnb.
Use a Credit Card That Earns Bonus Miles & Points
These cards earn bonus miles or points for paid airfare:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points on airfare purchased directly from airlines when you choose this as your 3X category (otherwise earn 2X points) - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express | - Earn 3X American Express Membership Rewards points for airfare purchased directly from airlines - $100 Airline fee credit. Up to $100 a year for incidental fees with your selected airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express | - 3% cash back on airfare purchased directly from airlines on the first $50,000 when you choose this as your 3% cash back category - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
The Platinum Card® from American Express | - Earn 5X American Express Membership Rewards points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel - $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at 1 airline - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases - Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining - $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including airfare - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels - $250 statement credit for airfare & baggage fees each calendar year |
Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card | - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare each year - Here's my review of the card |
Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including airfare |
| Or pay with an airline credit card for specific perks! |
And if you book a hotel, don’t forget to use one of these cards:
| Card Name | What It Earns |
|---|---|
| SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express | - 3% cash back on hotel rooms purchased directly from hotels on the first $50,000 when you choose this as your 3% cash back category - Here's my review of the card - Terms apply |
| Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard | - Earn 2 miles per $1 on all purchases - Use miles for travel statement credits (minimum 10,000 miles for $100) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | - Earn 3 miles per $1 on travel and dining - $300 statement credit for travel purchases per calendar year (including hotels, airfare, etc.) - Here's my review of the card |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | - Earn 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on travel, including hotels - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi Prestige® Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for airfare & hotels - Extend your trip with a complimentary 4th night stay at any hotel of your choice |
| Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card | - Earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the first $150,000 spent on travel, including airfare & hotels each year - Here's my review of the card |
| Citi ThankYou® Premier Card | - Earn 3X ThankYou points for travel, including hotels - Here's my review of the card |
| Or pay with a hotel credit card for specific perks! |
Bottom Line
Book soon to take advantage of WOW Air’s latest sale to Europe! Flights from Chicago to several European cities start at ~$90 one-way. Or fly from Los Angeles, Miami, or San Francisco starting at ~$100 one-way.
Seats are limited, and return flights cost more. Don’t forget to factor in the price of checked bags, large carry-on bags, or seat selection. Because WOW Air charges extra for almost everything.
Let me know if you book a trip!
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