Greece is determined to open to travelers this summer. It's one of the rare bright spots for U.S.-based travelers itching for an international getaway this year. And that's what makes this latest Delta SkyMiles flash sale so great.
Delta isn't advertising this sale, but we discovered round-trip fares to Athens for just 32,000 SkyMiles throughout the summer and early fall. The ultra-low rates are available on the nonstop flight from New York City (JFK) to Athens (ATH), which Delta plans to restart next month. And you can book a trip to Greece all the way through September at these rates.
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Don't live in New York? It's worth considering a positioning flight to cash in on this deal with your SkyMiles. But if you want to depart from elsewhere or plan a trip later, there's plenty of award availability nationwide to fly Delta partners Air France or KLM to Athens for 50,000 SkyMiles round-trip throughout 2020 and even into 2021.
Most airlines charge at least 70,000 miles for round-trip flights to Europe, making this flash sale a real steal at less than half the typical cost from New York. And Delta itself is selling the exact same tickets for about $1,000 each, so this is a fantastic way to use your SkyMiles for maximum value.
Another great option? Fly to Lisbon from New York City for slightly more at 46,000 SkyMiles round-trip. You'll find plenty of availability on that nonstop flight throughout the fall. Portugal is an amazing country, and like Greece, it aims to open to U.S. travelers early this summer.
Considering much of Europe will be off-limits for the foreseeable future, these could be your best bets for a trip to Europe.
Still not sold about booking travel amid the ongoing pandemic? You're not alone. But the beauty of booking this deal with SkyMiles is that it's risk-free: Delta is offering free change or cancellation on all tickets booked by June 30 – including SkyMiles award tickets.
That means you could book today for a trip in the summer or fall, then easily cancel if necessary and get your miles back free without paying the usual $150 redeposit fee. Any taxes and fees you pay will get refunded to your card, too. Delta passes on reasonable fees on these flights, at under $60 on these round-trip flights.
Read more:Â Are Delta SkyMiles the Best Way to Book Flights Right Now?
Thrifty Tip: Want to fly in business class? Delta charges an arm and a leg to book these flights in Delta One, but you can find scattered dates for just 50,000 miles each way by searching and booking with Virgin Atlantic miles instead!
Delta Flash Sale Availability
- Travel in July through early October from New York City (JFK) for the lowest rates
- Book round-trip fares for the lowest rates
- To book these fares, visit Delta.com
- Use Delta's “Price Calendar” function to find the cheapest dates to travel
Departure Cities
Albany (ALB) – 50k
Albuquerque (ABQ) – 50k
Allentown (ABE) – 50k
Anchorage (ANC) – 50k
Appleton (ATW) – 50k
Atlanta (ATL) – 50k
Augusta (AGS) – 50k
Austin (AUS) – 50k
Baltimore (BWI) – 50k
Billings (BIL) – 50k
Birmingham (BHM) – 50k
Bismarck (BIS) – 50k
Boise (BOI) – 50k
Boston (BOS) – 50k
Bozeman (BZN) – 50k
Buffalo (BUF) – 50k
Burbank (BUR) – 50k
Burlington (BTV) – 50k
Calgary (YYC) -50k
Cedar Rapids (CID) – 50k
Charleston (CHS) – 50k
Charlotte (CLT) – 50k
Chicago (MDW) – 50k
Chicago (ORD) – 50k
Cincinnati (CVG) – 50k
Cleveland (CLE) – 50k
Columbia (CAE) – 50k
Columbus (CMH) – 50k
Dallas (DAL) – 50k
Dallas (DFW) – 50k
Dayton (DAY) – 50k
Denver (DEN) – 50k
Des Moines (DSM) – 50k
Detroit (DTW) – 50k
Duluth (DLH) –Â 50k
Edmonton (YEG) – 50k
El Paso (ELP) – 50k
Eugene (EUG) – 50k
Fargo (FAR) – 50k
Fayetteville (FAY) – 50k
Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) – 50k
Fort Myers (RSW) – 50k
Fresno (FAT) – 50k
Gainesville (GNV) – 50k
Grand Forks (GFK) – 50k
Grand Rapids (GRR) – 50k
Green Bay (GRB) – 50k
Greensboro (GSO) – 50k
Greenville (GSP) – 50k
Harrisburg (MDT) – 50k
Hartford (BDL) – 50k
Houston (HOU) – 50k
Houston (IAH) – 50k
Huntsville (HSV) – 50k
Indianapolis (IND) – 50k
Jacksonville (JAX) – 50k
Kansas City (MCI) – 50k
Knoxville (TYS) – 50k
Las Vegas (LAS) – 50k
Lexington (LEX) – 50k
Lincoln (LNK) – 50k
Little Rock (LIT) – 50k
Long Beach (LGB) – 50k
Los Angeles (LAX) – 50k
Louisville (SDF) – 50k
Madison (MSN) – 50k
Memphis (MEM) – 50k
Miami (MIA) – 50k
Milwaukee (MKE) – 50k
Minneapolis (MSP) – 50k
Minot (MOT) – 50k
Missoula (MSO) – 50k
Montgomery (MGM) – 50k
Montreal (YUL) – 50k
Myrtle Beach (MYR) – 50k
Nashville (BNA) – 50k
New Orleans (MSY) –Â 50k
Newark (EWR) – 50k
New York (JFK) – 32k*
Norfolk (ORF) –Â 50k
Oakland (OAK) –Â 50k
Oklahoma City (OKC) –Â 50k
Omaha (OMA) –Â 50k
Orlando (MCO) –Â 50k
Pensacola (PNS) –Â 50k
Peoria (PIA) –Â 50k
Philadelphia (PHL) –Â 50k
Phoenix (PHX) –Â 50k
Pittsburgh (PIT) –Â 50k
Portland (PDX) –Â 50k
Portland (PWM) –Â 50k
Providence (PVD) –Â 50k
Raleigh (RDU) –Â 50k
Rapid City (RAP) –Â 50k
Richmond (RIC) –Â 50k
Rochester (ROC) –Â 50k
Rochester (RST) –Â 50k
Sacramento (SMF) –Â 50k
Salt Lake City (SLC) –Â 50k
San Antonio (SAT) –Â 50k
San Diego (SAN) –Â 50k
San Francisco (SFO) –Â 50k
San Jose (SJC) –Â 50k
Santa Ana (SNA) –Â 50k
Santa Barbara (SBA) –Â 50k
Savannah (SAV) –Â 50k
Seattle (SEA) –Â 50k
Sioux Falls (FSD) –Â 50k
South Bend (SBN) –Â 50k
Spokane (GEG) –Â 50k
St. Louis (STL) –Â 50k
Syracuse (SYR) –Â 50k
Tampa (TPA) –Â 50k
Toronto (YYZ) –Â 50k
Tucson (TUS) –Â 50k
Tulsa (TUL) –Â 50k
Vancouver (YVR) –Â 50k
Washington DC (DCA) –Â 50k
Washington DC (IAD) –Â 50k
Wausau (CWA) –Â 50k
West Palm Beach (PBI) –Â 50k
Wichita (ICT) –Â 50k
Wilmington (ILM) –Â 50k
Winnipeg (YWG) –Â 50k
Bottom Line
This could just be your best bet for a trip to Europe this year. At this price, who could resist?
Flash sales like this one continue to be one of the best ways to use those hard-earned SkyMiles. And with the flexibility to book now and cancel free later, there's no harm in hitting that “book” button in hopes you can make this trip happen.