Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 1,954
Yes, be creative. It requires a lot of research for your dates. Try multiple combinations from US cities to several European cities.
From Europe, it is even harder to find good fares.