Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using the American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.We’re seeing some great deals to Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) from multiple US cities including New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO) and Chicago (ORD). The cheapest ones are flights departing from JFK, where multiple full-service carriers are offering nonstop round-trip flights from around $350 for travel from September through early December. But if you’re willing to tolerate a short layover you can easily find slightly cheaper tickets on Icelandair for as little as $332.Airlines: American, Air France, Delta, Finnair, IcelandairRoutes: JFK/ORD/SFO to ZRHCost: $332+ round-trip in economyDates: September through December 2017Booking Link: Orbitz or ExpediaPay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) for $332 round-trip on Icelandair:New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) for $350 round-trip on American:New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) for $350 round-trip on Air France:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) for $431 round-trip on Delta:Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH) for $432 round-trip on Finnair:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
