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From Swedish saunas to gorgeous gardens, Scandinavia has something for everyone. Now, this notoriously expensive part of the world might sometimes seem like it’s out of financial reach—but if Denmark, Sweden, or Norway is on your travel wish list, your points and miles can help make this memorable trip a reality! Here is some Scandinavian travel inspiration using points and miles. 

 

Getting To Scandinavia 

The major international airline serving these countries, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), is not a direct transfer partner of any of the major U.S. flexible points currencies. Luckily, you can often book SAS flights through partners like Virgin Atlantic or Air France/KLM. This can be an even better deal if you can time your booking with one of the frequent transfer bonuses to these airlines. 

Some of the major U.S. airlines also serve Scandinavia. As of mid-2025, you can fly directly from the U.S. to Copenhagen, Denmark, on SAS, Delta, and American Airlines. Or you could fly directly to Stockholm, Sweden, on SAS, United, or Delta. You can also fly directly to Oslo, Norway, on SAS or Norse Atlantic. And if you don’t mind a connection, be sure to check out the usual suspects for great points value on flights to Europe (e.g., Flying Blue).

Let’s look at some examples of how you could book nonstop flights from the U.S. to Scandinavia this fall with different types of points. As we always say in points and miles, optimize for the trip across the ocean. Once you’re in Scandinavia, you can take cash flights between cities or even take the train (my personal favorite for shorter trips) for a more scenic and relaxing journey!

 

Newark to Oslo on SAS 

While searching in June, I found SAS flights bookable through Air France/KLM Flying Blue for 18,400 miles per person in economy and 27,000 miles per person in premium economy on Oct. 15, 2025. Both fares have very reasonable taxes/fees of $33 per person—what a bargain! 

 

 

Newark to Stockholm on SAS 

If you’d rather start your trip in Sweden, you can also fly from Newark to Stockholm on SAS. At the time of searching, I found a flight via Virgin Atlantic on Oct. 17, 2025, for 20,500 points per person in economy and 37,500 in premium economy. These tickets also have fantastic taxes/fees at $6 per person, much lower than you typically see with non-U.S. carriers. 

 

 

Minneapolis to Copenhagen on Delta 

If you’re closer to the middle of the U.S. and would rather not position to the East Coast, Delta can fly you to Copenhagen, Denmark from Minneapolis. You can also book this flight via a Delta partner airline like Virgin Atlantic. 

For example, I found a flight on Oct. 18, 2025, for 30,000 points plus $6 in taxes in Main Cabin or in Delta’s Premium Select for 32,500 points plus $504 in taxes and fees. For a more than 8-hour flight, those extra points and taxes/fees might be worth it for more legroom.

 

 

Flying Home Via Helsinki

While Finland is not technically considered part of Scandinavia, if you’re flying all that way, why not add on a visit to the happiest country in the world before you head home? This would give you a chance to fly home using Finnair Avios. Avios are a valuable currency because you can transfer from any Avios airline to another freely, and all the major flexible points currencies transfer to at least one Avios program. So you have lots of opportunities to earn Avios and lots of options to spend them. 

I found availability in economy from Helsinki to New York for 30,000 Avios plus about $100 in taxes and fees per person or in premium economy for 43,500 Avios plus about $116 per person. 

 

 

Hotels in Scandinavia 

Now that you have flights, where can you stay using points? Of course, Hyatt is our favorite for the outsized value you can get using their points, but there are also some other good options, including some points programs you may not be accustomed to using in the U.S. 

As with most international hotels, rooms in Scandinavia can typically accommodate only two people. So if you’re traveling with kids, you’ll want to contact the hotel to see if they’d be willing to add kids (especially young ones) or if they offer a discount on a second room, as many Hyatt properties do. And pay attention to any hotels that include breakfast in your rate, because that can be a big savings on the cost of food.

 

Stockholm with Hyatt Points 

Hôtel Reisen is a Category 4 Hyatt property in the heart of Stockholm, offering an excellent use of a Category 1-4 free night certificate or between 12,000 and 18,000 per night for a standard room. If you’re up for a splurge, you could even pay a cash rate (which varies, but can be found for as low as $336) plus 6,000 Hyatt points for a fabulous suite with its own sauna. This bougie suite seems like something Pam would love!

Located on Stockholm’s waterfront, this hotel is in Stockholm’s Old Town and close to the Nobel Prize Museum, Royal Palace, and many other attractions in the city. Hôtel Reisen also has 2 bars, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a spa. 

 

 

 

Copenhagen with Choice Privileges® Points

While Choice Hotels® in the U.S. are generally not considered luxurious, Choice has higher-end properties in Scandinavia that can be booked with a reasonable number of points. If you don’t currently have Choice Privileges® points, learn how to get them, either through credit cards or by buying them on sale if that makes sense for your stay.

Rooms at Villa Copenhagen, Ascend Hotel Collection are available for 20,000 Choice Privileges® points for a standard room. Villa Copenhagen is in the historic Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building in Copenhagen and close to many tourist attractions, such as the Tivoli Gardens and the National Museum of Denmark. The hotel has a fitness center, outdoor pool, and offers a hot breakfast buffet to all guests.  

 

 

Oslo with Choice Privileges® Points 

If your journey takes you to Norway, you could book the Clarion Hotel Oslo with only 15,000 Choice Privileges® points per night for a standard room. This hotel is situated in a prime location close to the Oslo Opera House, the Munch Museum, and other attractions. It’s transit accessible and only a 40-minute train ride from the airport. The property features a restaurant and bar (with a complimentary breakfast buffet, always a plus!), a fitness center, and even its own art gallery. 

 

 

Stockholm with Choice Privileges® Points

You have several good hotel options in Stockholm that are bookable with Choice Privileges® points. You can transfer points from several major rewards programs to Choice Privileges®. Citi ThankYou® Points offer the best value, transferring at a 1:2 ratio (1,000 Citi points = 2,000 Choice points), usually instantly. American Express Membership Rewards® and Capital One Venture miles also transfer at a 1:1 ratio, with transfers typically processing quickly.

 

 

Bottom Line

Whatever Scandinavian adventure you’re dreaming of, your points and miles can help get you there without breaking the bank. We hope this Scandinavian travel inspiration using points and miles will get you visiting this beautiful part of the world (and saving money, too)!

 

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