San Francisco – Gothenburg, Sweden. $488 (Basic Economy) / $588 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting Sale to Gothenburg!

According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, tickets are priced at $500 (Basic Economy). When using dates from Scandinavian Airlines, the fare is $488 (Basic Economy) or $588 (Regular Economy).

The $588 fare includes one checked bag per leg of the journey.

The $488 fare is a Basic Economy fare (also known as Economy Light) and comes with certain restrictions. Key points about Scandinavian Airlines’ Basic Economy / Economy Light fares:

• DO NOT include checked bags; you’ll pay $75 each way if purchased 22 hours before check-in, or $105 at the airport.
• DO NOT allow changes.
• DO NOT allow cancellations; if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy fare will have no value for future purchases.
• Most online travel agencies do not display the Basic Economy / Economy Light fares from Scandinavian Airlines.

Sign up for our Real Time Newsletter to get economy class deals for your city about an hour before they appear on our website and social media—just a nickel a day!

Interested in Business Class, First Class, or Premium Economy deals? Sign up for our Premium Newsletter for only a quarter a day.

Gothenburg, Sweden – Photo: Maria Eklind via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• This is one sample travel date; for more options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from November to early December or mid-January 2026 to mid-March 2026. A Sunday stay is necessary. Limited availability. Purchase at least 28 days in advance.

• Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is over two days old.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for searching availability. To actually buy tickets, see the “How to Buy” section below.
• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and enter the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 420
      • This directs Matrix Airfare Search to look for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares. Use these dates with Scandinavian Airlines for options to upgrade to Regular Economy fares.
  • Destination: GOT
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 420
  • (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; you can choose any 7-day range such as 3-10 or 7-14)
• Refer to our Beginner’s Guide on Using Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn How to Read Airfare Rules to Your Advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search interface should resemble the screenshot below after you input all values.

• You cannot purchase tickets via Matrix Airfare Search; please refer to the “How to Buy” section below for purchasing instructions.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – GOT (Gothenburg) – CPH – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

Scandinavian Airlines participates in the Star Alliance and partners with United. Here’s how you earn mileage:

• Miles Flown: 11,222 miles or 4.3 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  
• Redeemable Miles: 5,611 miles

How to Buy:

• Book through Scandinavian Airlines using the dates found via Matrix Airfare Search.

Accommodations:

• TripAdvisor – Your go-to hotel meta-search engine to find the best prices from over 200 sites.

Car Rentals:

• Rental Cars – One of the leading car rental agencies covering all major brands like Hertz, Avis, Budget, and more.

Activities and Tours:

• Viator – The largest marketplace for destination activities and tours.

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Not required. Other nationals, please check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK). $1 USD = 9.66 SEK.

Tips for Saving When Using Credit Cards Abroad:

For the latest cheap flight deals from San Francisco/Bay Area:

* The Flight Deal receives a commission if you use our affiliate links for bookings or credit card applications. Thanks for your support!

=====

To stay updated on our latest deals, LIKE our The Flight Deal Facebook Page, follow us on Twitter @TheFlightDeal, Threads @TheFlightDeal, or subscribe to our RSS Feed or Email Alerts (Once a Day).

The Flight Deal does not sell travel products or services, but rather provides information about third-party travel suppliers’ offers and links to their websites. All information shared is accurate at the time of publication, but we do not guarantee future availability or terms. Please check suppliers’ sites for their most current information.