DL: JFK -> SVO $379 rt
#1
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DL: JFK -> SVO $379 rt
Flight is available for much of March and April, viewable on google flights. Looks like KLM is dropping fares as well.
Sample fare:
April 9th:
4:00 pm – 8:50 am+1
New York (JFK) – Moscow (SVO)
Delta 466 · Economy class · Boeing 767
Thu, Apr 16:
10:35 am – 2:00 pm
Moscow (SVO) – New York (JFK)
Delta 467 · Economy class · Boeing 767
Total: $378.66
Edit: Some of the Delta hubs are also dropping prices, though not as drastically.
ORD->SVO: $591 (not many dates, though)
MSP->SVO: $624
ATL->SVO: $634
CVG->SVO: $654
Sample fare:
April 9th:
4:00 pm – 8:50 am+1
New York (JFK) – Moscow (SVO)
Delta 466 · Economy class · Boeing 767
Thu, Apr 16:
10:35 am – 2:00 pm
Moscow (SVO) – New York (JFK)
Delta 467 · Economy class · Boeing 767
Total: $378.66
Edit: Some of the Delta hubs are also dropping prices, though not as drastically.
ORD->SVO: $591 (not many dates, though)
MSP->SVO: $624
ATL->SVO: $634
CVG->SVO: $654
Last edited by tipsytraveler; Mar 8, 2015 at 8:08 pm Reason: more flights found
#3
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Not much demand, and average travellers regardless of their citizenships need a Russian visa (everything but hassle-free).
Personally I've been there once and I have no intention to go back anytime there even if I see $300 RT from the west coast
Personally I've been there once and I have no intention to go back anytime there even if I see $300 RT from the west coast
#4
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Definitely would not suggest going during winter/early spring as the weather is a bit nippy. Although this year, it was colder in NY than in Moscow.
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Ruble crashing, economy likely about to crash, as mentioned you need a visa to go to russia, so the pool of people to sell to is low. I'd be all over this like a cheap suit if a good ex-IAH fare popped up and I had free vacation time. I'd love to visit Russia, particularly while their currency is "challenged."
#7
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Given the geopolitical environment, I suspect some of the more marginal routes from the US to Russia will be suspended soon.
See, i.e., http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...a8d_story.html
See, i.e., http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...a8d_story.html
#8
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If they don't like us very much, then I guess I'll just spend my dollars elsewhere and Russians can keep the rubles for themselves.
Btw, what's the load on flights to and from Russia recently? All these fare sales created the impression that these planes have been flying close to empty.
Btw, what's the load on flights to and from Russia recently? All these fare sales created the impression that these planes have been flying close to empty.
#10
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Not sure on TATL, but flew a few domestic routes from/to both SVO and DME in the past 30 days and all were 90-100% full. Domestic traffic seems to be doing fine. TXL-DME was full, SVO to FCO was about 60%.
#11
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Lots of premium traffic on these routes (not sure if last year made a big impact on this, my last two UN MOW-NYC flights in business were almost full) so airlines make deep discounts on the cheapest economy fares rather than cancel flights.
#12
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It's great for me and mine for sure. I do wish the front of the plane were coming open for cheaper fares...
#13
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Russia has her pros and cons just like every other country. Agreed that the visa process is a hassle but there are plenty of beautiful things to see there.
Definitely would not suggest going during winter/early spring as the weather is a bit nippy. Although this year, it was colder in NY than in Moscow.
Definitely would not suggest going during winter/early spring as the weather is a bit nippy. Although this year, it was colder in NY than in Moscow.
I also booked a deal to Copenhagen in February. I went to Oslo for a few days, where it was 46 degrees F. It was -36F when I left...
It's all relative. I wanted to run around in shorts.
I'll be in Moscow 3/28-4/6.
#15
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Of course, if you want less hassle, you'll do it through a tour operator for more.