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Nordics from the US \u2014 Step by Step<\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">We live in Rovaniemi and fly transatlantic several times a year. Here is the exact process we use \u2014 and recommend to every American asking us how to get here without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> June 15, 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 11 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span>Updated regularly<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Airplane tickets hungrytravelfamily\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Airplane-tickets-hungrytravelfamily-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Finding cheap flights to the Nordics from the US is one of the questions we get most from our readers, and honestly, it\u2019s the question we asked ourselves before we moved here. Joona now flies back from Helsinki to the US a couple of times a year for work; I (Alla) make the trip too. We\u2019ve learned which tools actually work, which search tricks are real, and what the \u201cexperts\u201d get wrong.<\/p>\n<p>This is a step-by-step guide to finding cheap flights to Scandinavia \u2014 Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland \u2014 from any major US city. No hacks, no gimmicks. Just what works.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 3: SHORT ANSWER CALLOUT -->\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>The cheapest flights to the Nordics from the US typically land between <strong>$400\u2013$700 round-trip<\/strong> if you book 3\u20136 months out, fly midweek, and use <strong>flexible-date search on Google Flights<\/strong>. The best US gateways are <strong>New York JFK, Boston BOS, and Chicago ORD<\/strong>. Spring shoulder season (April\u2013May) and late August offer the lowest fares with decent weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 4: IN THIS GUIDE -->\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Which Nordic destinations are cheapest to fly into<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">The best time of year to book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Step-by-step search strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Airlines that fly the US\u2013Nordic route<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Booking tips that actually save money<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Mistakes we made buying transatlantic tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">A final word from Rovaniemi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 5: H2 Section 1 \u2014 Which destinations are cheapest -->\n<h2 id=\"s1\">Which Nordic destination is cheapest to fly into from the US<\/h2>\n<!-- Body photo slot 2 -->\n<div class=\"htf-photo-ph\" data-slot=\"2\" data-slug=\"cheap-flights-nordics-from-us\" data-keywords=\"copenhagen,oslo,stockholm,helsinki,reykjavik,nordic,city,airport,scandinavia\">[ Photo placeholder \u2014 aerial view of a Nordic capital city, waterfront visible, summer, 1600\u00d71000 ]<\/div>\n<p>Not all Nordic airports are equal when it comes to transatlantic fares. The volume of routes matters enormously \u2014 airports with more competition mean lower prices for you.<\/p>\n<h3>The airport pecking order<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copenhagen (CPH) \u2014 cheapest overall.<\/strong> Highest competition, most US carriers, and frequently dips below $400 round-trip from East Coast cities. It\u2019s also a brilliant gateway to Sweden and southern Scandinavia by train.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reykjavik (KEF) \u2014 best for Iceland + Europe combos.<\/strong> Icelandair and PLAY offer genuinely cheap transatlantic fares, especially if you use their free stopover. Great gateway to anywhere in Europe if you play it right.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) \u2014 second cheapest.<\/strong> SAS and Norwegian fly direct; fares often match Copenhagen\u2019s. Good jumping-off point for Finland by train or ferry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) \u2014 comparable to Stockholm.<\/strong> Norwegian\u2019s home airport. Fares get competitive when Norwegian runs sales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) \u2014 often the priciest.<\/strong> Fewer direct US connections; Finnair tends to set the price. Worth it if Finland is your final destination \u2014 we live here, after all \u2014 but factor in the premium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Our advice: be flexible on entry point<\/h3>\n<p>If your goal is Lapland, Iceland, or the Norwegian fjords, you don\u2019t have to fly direct to the country you want. Copenhagen to Rovaniemi is one budget flight away. Reykjavik is right there. Fly cheaply, then use intra-European budget carriers (Ryanair, Wizz, Norwegian domestic) for the last leg. The combination almost always beats a direct Helsinki ticket.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 6: H2 Section 2 \u2014 Best time to book -->\n<h2 id=\"s2\">When to book cheap flights to the Nordics: real timing data<\/h2>\n<p>The single biggest variable in transatlantic fares is <em>when<\/em> you buy, not which airline you choose. We\u2019ve tracked our own flights and our readers\u2019 reports for two years now.<\/p>\n<h3>The booking window that works<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3\u20136 months before departure:<\/strong> the sweet spot for transatlantic routes. Earlier than six months and prices are often held high; closer than eight weeks and prices spike unless seats genuinely remain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday and Wednesday departures:<\/strong> consistently 10\u201320% cheaper than Friday and Sunday. This is especially true for summer travel when leisure demand peaks at weekends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoulder seasons beat peak:<\/strong> April\u2013May and late August are the two best windows. Midnight sun starts in June and crowds follow; July is peak pricing. September is lovely but fares haven\u2019t yet dropped to off-season levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>January\u2013February fares:<\/strong> if you\u2019re after the northern lights (our specialty), winter tickets can be remarkably cheap. Demand dips after the holiday crush and airlines discount aggressively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"htf-pull\">In two years of tracking, April departures from New York to Copenhagen averaged $180 less than identical July trips. Same destination. Same airline.<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 7: MID-POST CALLOUT (related post link) -->\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox\">\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox-icon\">\u2192<\/div>\n<p class=\"htf-linkbox-text\"><strong>Related read<\/strong>Budget Travel in Scandinavia: Is It Actually Possible in 2026? We break down what things actually cost once you land \u2014 so your cheap flight doesn\u2019t get swallowed by expensive ground costs. <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/budget-travel-scandinavia-2026\/\">Read the guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 8: H2 Section 3 \u2014 Step-by-step search strategy (quick-reference block) -->\n<h2 id=\"s3\">How to search for cheap flights to the Nordics: our step-by-step process<\/h2>\n<!-- Body photo slot 3 -->\n<p>Here is the exact six-step process we walk people through when they message us asking how to get a cheap transatlantic ticket.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 01 \u2014 Open Google Flights and go to the Explore map<\/div>\n<blockquote>Type your origin airport, leave the destination blank, and click the map. You\u2019ll see the cheapest destinations from your city on any given set of dates. This is how we discovered that CPH is almost always the cheapest Nordic entry point from the East Coast.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 02 \u2014 Enable the price calendar<\/div>\n<blockquote>Once you have a destination, click \u201cFlexible dates\u201d and view the calendar. The cheapest dates show in green. Move your travel window by a day or two in either direction and you can often save $100\u2013$200 immediately.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 03 \u2014 Check all nearby airports on both ends<\/div>\n<blockquote>Flying from EWR instead of JFK, or arriving into Malm\u00f6 (MMX) instead of Copenhagen (CPH), can save money. Google Flights has a \u201cnearby airports\u201d toggle \u2014 use it. We\u2019ve found $150 differences just by switching departure airport.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 04 \u2014 Check Icelandair\u2019s stopover option<\/div>\n<blockquote>Icelandair lets you stop in Reykjavik for free on the way to Europe. If Iceland is on your list, this is one of the best deals in transatlantic flying. You effectively get two destinations for the price of one connecting flight.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 05 \u2014 Set a price alert and wait<\/div>\n<blockquote>If prices are higher than you want to pay, set a Google Flights price alert. We have seen fares drop by $200 in a single week when an airline adjusts pricing. Don\u2019t panic-buy on first search \u2014 give it a week or two if you have time.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-prompt\">\n<div class=\"htf-prompt-title\">Step 06 \u2014 Book directly with the airline or through a trusted OTA<\/div>\n<blockquote>Once you\u2019ve found your price, book directly with the airline for best customer service in case of disruption. If using an OTA (Expedia, Kayak), make sure the fare conditions match \u2014 some cheap fares are basic economy with no changes allowed.<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 9: NEWSLETTER SIGNUP -->\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3>Travel tips from the edge of the Arctic<\/h3>\n<p>Flight deals, packing lists, and honest destination guides \u2014 straight from our inbox to yours, no fluff.<\/p>\n<form><input type=\"email\" placeholder=\"your@email.com\" \/> <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form><\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 10: H2 Section 4 \u2014 Airlines tips\/warnings -->\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Airlines flying the US\u2013Nordics route: what to know before you book<\/h2>\n<p>Not all airlines are equal when it comes to value, flexibility, and the fine print. Here is what we\u2019ve learned flying between Finland and North America.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finnair:<\/strong> the most direct option for Helsinki. Good service, solid business class for upgrades, but rarely the cheapest in economy. Watch for their seasonal sales \u2014 sign up for their email list. Oneworld partner so useful for AA miles redemptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAS:<\/strong> good for Stockholm and Copenhagen. Their EuroBonus program is underrated. Basic economy is genuinely restrictive \u2014 go for the Plus fare if you have any bags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norwegian:<\/strong> budget carrier but transatlantic fares can be excellent. Very strict on baggage. Check the total cost including bags before celebrating a low headline price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Icelandair:<\/strong> brilliant for the free stopover deal. Fares are usually competitive and their onboard service is solid. Best for anyone with Iceland on the bucket list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLAY Airlines:<\/strong> the newest Nordic low-cost carrier. Flies via Reykjavik and can be significantly cheaper than the established carriers. Less legroom, fewer frills, but the price can justify it for a one-way or shoulder-season trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lufthansa \/ KLM \/ British Airways:<\/strong> connecting via Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London can sometimes beat direct Nordic fares. Worth checking if the direct options are expensive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delta \/ United \/ American:<\/strong> all fly transatlantic to Copenhagen and Helsinki. Check their miles programs \u2014 sometimes redeeming miles for a Nordic business class seat is exceptional value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 11: H2 Section 5 \u2014 Comparison \/ deeper dive -->\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Booking strategies compared: which actually saves the most money<\/h2>\n<!-- Body photo slot 4 -->\n<p>There are several approaches people use to find cheap transatlantic tickets. Here is an honest comparison of what actually works versus what sounds good on a blog.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google Flights flexible-date search \u2014 best free tool by far.<\/strong> The price calendar and explore map give you real pricing across dates and destinations in one view. We use this first, every time. Free, fast, accurate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scott\u2019s Cheap Flights (Going) \u2014 worth the subscription for frequent flyers.<\/strong> Their analysts flag genuine mistake fares and exceptional deals before they disappear. If you travel 2+ times a year from the US, the subscription pays for itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incognito mode searches \u2014 largely a myth.<\/strong> Airlines don\u2019t dynamic-price based on your browser history in the way the internet claims. Don\u2019t waste time on this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit card points \u2014 highest ceiling but complex.<\/strong> Chase Sapphire Preferred transfers to Air France\/KLM Flying Blue, which regularly runs a 30% transfer bonus. Redeeming for business class to Helsinki can be extraordinary value. Requires planning months in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking exactly 8 weeks out \u2014 mixed results.<\/strong> The \u201c8-week sweet spot\u201d is a myth. Some routes drop, some spike. Use price alerts instead of calendar-watching.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hidden-city ticketing \u2014 risky, not recommended.<\/strong> Buying a ticket to a hub beyond your Nordic destination and deplaning early. Airlines can ban frequent flyers who do this. Not worth it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open-jaw tickets \u2014 underused and genuinely useful.<\/strong> Fly into Helsinki, fly home from Copenhagen. You get a one-way across Scandinavia built in, and the fare is often the same as a return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 12: SECOND RELATED CONTENT CALLOUT -->\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox\">\n<div class=\"htf-linkbox-icon\">\u2192<\/div>\n<p class=\"htf-linkbox-text\"><strong>Also useful<\/strong>How We Booked Europe on Points for Under \u20ac500 Each \u2014 our real experience using credit card miles and transfer bonuses to fly business class to Scandinavia. <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/europe-on-points-500\/\">Read the full story \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 13: H2 Section 6 \u2014 Mistakes we made -->\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Transatlantic booking mistakes we made (and watched our readers make)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buying the first price we saw.<\/strong> The first search is a benchmark, not a buy signal. We almost always let a price alert run for at least a week before committing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring baggage fees on budget carriers.<\/strong> A $350 Norwegian ticket with two checked bags added $120 in fees and suddenly was no cheaper than SAS. Always price the full journey including luggage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking a direct Helsinki flight when Copenhagen + budget connector was cheaper.<\/strong> The two-leg journey (CPH to HEL on Finnair or Norwegian) often costs less than the direct transatlantic to Helsinki. Factor in the extra flight time, but do the math.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not checking the return leg separately.<\/strong> Round-trip fares are not always better than two one-way tickets. We\u2019ve saved $80\u2013$150 by booking outbound and return separately when one leg was on sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flying peak summer without booking four months ahead.<\/strong> We once watched a reader pay $1,400 for a July Helsinki ticket because they waited until six weeks out. Book summer Nordics by March.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overlooking Keflavik as a hub.<\/strong> Icelandair\u2019s Reykjavik stopover policy is one of the most generous in transatlantic flying. If Iceland wasn\u2019t on the original itinerary, it should be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- SECTION 14: H2 Section 7 \u2014 FAQ -->\n<h2 id=\"s7\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<!-- Body photo slot 5 -->\n<div class=\"htf-faq\"><details>\n<summary>What is the cheapest Nordic destination to fly to from the US?<\/summary>\n<p>Copenhagen (CPH) is consistently the cheapest Nordic city to fly into from the US. It has the most direct routes from American carriers and the highest competition between airlines, which keeps fares lower. From there, you can reach Stockholm, Oslo, and Helsinki by cheap intra-European flights or fast trains.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>How far in advance should I book flights to Scandinavia?<\/summary>\n<p>For summer travel, book 4\u20136 months ahead \u2014 ideally by February or March for a June or July trip. For shoulder season (April\u2013May or September), 2\u20133 months is usually enough. For winter\/northern lights trips, fares often stay reasonable up to 6\u20138 weeks out as demand is lower.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Can I use miles to fly to Finland or Norway?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, and it can be excellent value. Finnair is a oneworld partner, so American Airlines miles can get you to Helsinki. Flying Blue (Air France\/KLM) covers Norwegian routes and often has transfer bonuses from Chase. SAS EuroBonus partners with Star Alliance. Business class redemptions to the Nordics can be exceptional value if you plan 6\u20139 months out.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Is Icelandair\u2019s free stopover really free?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Icelandair allows you to stop in Reykjavik for up to 7 nights at no extra airfare cost on any transatlantic ticket routed through Keflavik. You pay for your own accommodation, but the flight is no more expensive than a connecting one. It is one of the best deals in transatlantic flying and we recommend it enthusiastically.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Which US cities have direct flights to the Nordics?<\/summary>\n<p>New York (JFK, EWR), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Washington D.C. (IAD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), and Seattle (SEA) all have direct or one-stop transatlantic services to Nordic destinations. East Coast cities have the most options and the lowest fares due to shorter routes and more competition.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Is it cheaper to fly to the Nordics in winter than in summer?<\/summary>\n<p>Generally yes. January and February can see round-trip fares from the East Coast to Helsinki or Copenhagen dip to $400\u2013$550 \u2014 well below the $700\u2013$1,000+ you might pay in July. Winter in Lapland means northern lights, snow activities, and far fewer tourists. We\u2019re biased, but it\u2019s genuinely our favourite time of year up here.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<!-- SECTION 15: H2 Section 8 \u2014 Closing -->\n<h2 id=\"s8\">A final word from Rovaniemi: the best cheap flight is the one you actually use<\/h2>\n<p>We moved from Ukraine and Finland to Rovaniemi \u2014 a city 6,500 kilometres from New York \u2014 and in the years since we have watched dozens of friends and readers talk themselves out of a trip because flights seemed too expensive. Most of the time, they weren\u2019t looking correctly.<\/p>\n<p>The cheap flights to the Nordics from the US exist. Copenhagen in April for under $450 round-trip. Helsinki in February for $520. Reykjavik with a free stopover for $400. These are real prices that real people book with a bit of patience and the right tools \u2014 no secret strategies required.<\/p>\n<p>Our honest advice: search now with Google Flights flexible dates, set a price alert, and give yourself a week or two. The deal will come. The Midnight Sun, the fjords, and yes, the northern lights are all worth what it takes to get here. We promise.<\/p>\n<!-- SECTION 16: AUTHOR BIO -->\n<div class=\"htf-bio\">\n<div class=\"htf-bio-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"htf-bio-tag\">Written by<\/div>\n<h4>Joona &amp; Alla<\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is Head of Marketing at a Lapland travel company; Alla is an AI Engineer and content creator. Together we\u2019ve visited 21 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/about-us\/\">Read our full story \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-sticky\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Contents<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Cheapest destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Best time to book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Search strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Which airlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Strategies compared<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Final word<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Share this story<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb-share\"><a title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"#\">Pin<\/a> <a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"#\">f<\/a> <a title=\"X \/ Twitter\" href=\"#\">X<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-svc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Work with us<\/div>\n<h4>AI-assisted content for travel brands<\/h4>\n<p>Joona &amp; Alla help travel brands write destination content that both humans and AI love.<\/p>\n<a class=\"htf-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/collaborations\/\">See our services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the cheapest Nordic destination to fly to from the US?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Copenhagen (CPH) is consistently the cheapest Nordic city to fly into from the US. 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