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A great fare to Oslo has been identified.
Using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, the fare is currently available for $479 in Basic Economy. Checking dates on Scandinavian Airlines yields a price of $467 for Basic Economy and $537 for Regular Economy.
The Regular Economy fare of $537 allows for one checked bag each way.
However, the Basic Economy fare at $467 comes with significant restrictions. Here are the specific limitations:
Important Restrictions:
- Checked Bags: Not included; costs $75 each way if purchased more than 22 hours before check-in, and $105 at airport check-in.
- Changes: Not permitted.
- Cancellations: Not allowed; cancellations after the 24-hour risk-free period will render the fare void for future use.
Many online travel agencies might not display these Basic Economy / Economy Light fares from Scandinavian Airlines accurately.
Sample Travel Dates:
This is just a single sample; for further availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
The fare is available for travel from September through early December and late January 2026 to early March 2026, with departures allowed from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A minimum stay of one Sunday is required, and tickets must be purchased at least 28 days prior to travel.
Please be aware that this fare is subject to change; if this post is older than two days, it is likely no longer available.
How to Search for Availability:
Follow these instructions to check availability. For purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section later in this post.
Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with these criteria:
Origin: ORD
Routing Codes: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 360
This setup ensures that Matrix Airfare Search focuses on finding Basic Economy fares. You can then select dates on Scandinavian Airlines and look for an upgrade option to Regular Economy if preferred.
Destination: OSL
Return Advanced Routing Code: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 360
(To access advanced routing codes, click on the “Advanced Codes” link.)
Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
Duration: “3-10” (This is illustrative; any 7-day range like 3-10 or 7-14 can be used.)
Fare Class:
Routing:
ORD – CPH (Copenhagen) – OSL (Oslo) – CPH – ORD
Stopover:
Mileage:
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Scandinavian Airlines is a partner of Delta. The following mileage credits apply:
Miles Flown: 9,154 miles or 5.1 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.9 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $457
Redeemable Miles: 915 miles
How to Buy:
To purchase tickets, navigate to Scandinavian Airlines using the dates you found on Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
Visa requirements: US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
Currency exchange: Norwegian Kroner (NOK); approximately $1 USD equals 10.42 NOK.
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Source
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