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Great opportunity for travel to Helsinki!
According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, fares start at $569 for a Basic Economy ticket. Adaptive pricing on Scandinavian Airlines shows a potential fare of $557 for Basic Economy and $657 for Regular Economy.
The $657 option includes one checked bag for each leg of the trip.
The Basic Economy fare, priced at $557, comes with several restrictions. Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy/Economy Light fares:
IMPORTANT:
- Do not include checked bags; purchasing one will cost $75 if bought more than 22 hours before check-in and $105 if bought during airport check-in.
- No changes allowed once tickets are purchased.
- No cancellations permitted; after a 24-hour risk-free window, the Basic Economy ticket holds no value for future use.
Note that many online travel agencies do not display the restrictions of Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy/Economy Light fares clearly.
Sample Travel Date:
This is just a singular travel date suggestion; for more options, see the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
Travel is valid from mid-May through late August to October, with perfect timing for Sunday to Wednesday departures and Monday to Thursday returns. A minimum stay of one Sunday night is essential, and tickets must be purchased at least 28 days prior to departure.
Be aware that while this fare is accurate at the time of posting, it may have changed if this post is older than two days.
How to Search for Availability:
This section pertains to searching availability only. For purchasing tickets, please refer to the “How to Buy” instructions later on.
Utilize Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following settings:
Origin: LAX
Routing Code: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 360
These parameters will guide Matrix Airfare Search to find Basic Economy/Economy Light fares. After using these dates on Scandinavian Airlines, you can expect an option to upgrade to a Regular Economy fare.
Destination: HEL
Return Routing Code: sk sk
Extension Codes: f bc=T; maxconnect 360
(Enable advanced routing code input by clicking on the Advanced Codes link.)
Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
For duration, choose “3-10” (you can modify the 7-day range as desired).
Fare Class:
Routing:
LAX – CPH (Copenhagen) – HEL (Helsinki) – CPH – LAX
Stopover:
N/A
Mileage:
Scandinavian Airlines is a partner in the SkyTeam Alliance alongside Delta. The mileage earning through Delta is as follows:
Miles Flown: 12,320 miles translating to 4.5 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 5.3 cents per mile for Regular Economy.
Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $616
Redeemable Miles: 1,232 miles
How to Buy:
Purchase tickets directly through Scandinavian Airlines based on the dates found in Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
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Currency: Euro (EUR) – the exchange rate is approximately $1 USD = 0.92 EUR.
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