Great fares to Stockholm!
The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists this fare at $502 (Basic Economy). If you use the same dates on Scandinavian Airlines, you can find a price drop to $490 (Basic Economy) or $590 (Regular Economy).
The $590 fare includes one checked bag each way, while the $490 fare, classified as Basic Economy, does not include checked bags and has certain restrictions.
Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light restrictions include:
- No checked bags included—$75 each way if purchased 22 hours before check-in; $105 at the airport.
- No changes allowed.
- No cancellations allowed—the Basic Economy fare will have no value if you cancel past the 24-hour risk-free window.
- Most online travel agencies do not display Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy fares correctly.
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Stockholm, Sweden – Photo: Michael Caven via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- This is just one example; for more options, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from November to early December or mid-January 2026 to mid-March 2026. A Sunday stay is required, and availability is limited. Purchase at least 14 days before departure.
- Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, it may no longer be available if this post is more than two days old.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is for availability search. To purchase tickets, please refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
- Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- Origin: SFO
- Origin Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
- These settings will allow you to search for the Basic Economy / Economy Light fare on Scandinavian Airlines, with an option to upgrade to usual economy fare.
- Destination: ARN
- Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: sk sk
- Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares.”
- Duration “3-10” (you can use any 7-day range, e.g., 3-10, 7-14, etc.).
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules to Your Advantage
- The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should look like the example below when all fields are filled.
- You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
Routing:
- SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – ARN (Stockholm) – CPH – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
Scandinavian Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a partner of Delta. Mileage earning with Delta includes:
- Miles Flown: 11,618 miles or 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.1 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $548
- Redeemable Miles: 1,161 miles
How to Buy:
- Book directly with Scandinavian Airlines using dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
- Visa: No visa required for US citizens. Other nationals should check the TIMATIC Visa Database.
- Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK) at an exchange rate of $1 USD = 9.59 SEK.
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