Fly from Washington Dulles to Stockholm with SAS from approximately $362 return. Economy Light includes cabin baggage and meals on the transatlantic sectors. Booking directly with SAS costs approximately $384, while Economy Standard with a 23 kg checked bag costs around $484 return.
Meals included on long-haul flights
The cheapest agency price is approximately $362. However, the direct SAS Economy Light fare costs only around $22 more and is our preferred option for travellers using cabin baggage.
- Cabin baggage included
- Meals on the long-haul flights
- No 23 kg checked bag included
- Third-party booking conditions apply
The lowest-cost option for travellers who are comfortable booking through an online travel agency and do not require checked luggage.
- Book directly with SAS
- Cabin baggage included
- Meals on the transatlantic sectors
- Only around $22 more than the cheapest agency
The strongest overall choice for travellers who can manage without a checked bag. Select the SAS direct-booking option in the Skyscanner results.
Compare directly on the SAS website →- 23 kg checked bag included
- Cabin baggage included
- Meals on the transatlantic sectors
- Direct SAS booking recommended
The most practical choice for travellers taking normal holiday luggage. Buying Economy Standard directly from SAS is recommended rather than adding checked baggage to a third-party fare later.
This date combination provides the best balance of connection times and total journey duration. Both directions use one protected SAS connection in Copenhagen.
Paying approximately $22 more than the lowest agency fare keeps the booking directly with SAS. Select the option labelled “Book with Scandinavian Airlines” in the Skyscanner results.
The outbound flights leave Washington in the evening and arrive in Stockholm the following day. The actual hotel stay therefore starts one calendar day after the departure from Washington.
The 26 August–2 September itinerary provides the best schedule found. Other combinations may include longer waiting times in Copenhagen on the return journey, so check the complete itinerary before booking.
The night counts below reflect the actual stay in Stockholm. One night has been removed from the calendar difference because the outbound flight arrives in Sweden the day after leaving Washington.
Arrive Stockholm: 18 August
Depart Stockholm: 26 August
Arrive Stockholm: 20 August
Depart Stockholm: 26 August
Arrive Stockholm: 20 August
Depart Stockholm: 2 September
Arrive Stockholm: 27 August
Depart Stockholm: 2 September
Arrive Stockholm: 27 August
Depart Stockholm: 3 September
Prices, schedules and baggage conditions can change. Confirm the final seller, operating flights, Copenhagen connection time, cabin-baggage allowance, checked-baggage inclusion, meal service, seat-selection fees and complete payment total before booking. For a 23 kg checked bag, compare the SAS Economy Standard fare directly with the airline.
A strong late-summer transatlantic deal with cabin baggage, meals, useful travel dates and an affordable direct-booking option with SAS.
The lowest Economy Light fare starts from approximately $362 return, including cabin baggage and meals on the transatlantic flight sectors.
Booking directly with SAS costs approximately $384 return, only around $22 more than the cheapest agency. This is our preferred choice for travellers who do not need checked baggage.
Travellers requiring a 23 kg checked bag should compare SAS Economy Standard from approximately $484 return. This is generally more practical than adding baggage to an agency-issued Economy Light ticket later.
The prepared flight-date combinations appear to provide stays of 7–14 calendar days, but the actual Stockholm stays are 6–13 nights because the overnight outbound flight arrives the following day.
Approximately $362 return is an excellent headline fare for a transatlantic trip to Scandinavia during late summer.
Paying only around $22 more to book directly with SAS provides a strong balance between price and booking convenience.
Approximately $484 with a 23 kg checked bag remains a competitive direct-airline price for a late-summer trip to Stockholm.
Cabin baggage and transatlantic meal service improve the value compared with more restrictive basic long-haul fares.
Only one connection is required in each direction, with all sectors operated as part of one SAS itinerary.
The 26 August–2 September itinerary has efficient connection times and total journeys of approximately 10h45 outbound and 11h05 return.
The recommended itinerary provides connections of 1h40 outbound and 1h20 on the return, keeping the total journey efficient.
Five combinations provide actual stays of six, seven, eight or thirteen nights, covering both shorter breaks and longer holidays.
The dates fall in late August and early September rather than a less-attractive deep-winter travel period.
Some alternative date combinations may include longer return connections in Copenhagen, reducing the convenience of those options.
This deal combines a very competitive $362 headline price, cabin baggage, transatlantic meals, one-stop SAS itineraries and five useful travel-date combinations. The $384 direct SAS fare is the strongest choice for cabin-bag travellers, while Economy Standard at approximately $484 is recommended when a 23 kg checked bag is required. The overnight outbound journey has been correctly reflected in the stay calculations, resulting in a final Dino Score of 9.1/10.
Accommodation is likely to represent a significant part of the complete Stockholm holiday budget, but travellers can still find well-rated 3-star and 4-star hotels from approximately $150 per night when comparing locations, room types and cancellation conditions carefully.
For two adults sharing one room, this starting price is equal to around $75 per person per night. Properties closer to the city centre, major stations and popular waterfront areas will often cost more, particularly during attractive late-summer dates.
Stockholm has an efficient public-transport network, so selecting a hotel slightly outside the most expensive central streets can reduce the cost without making sightseeing unnecessarily difficult. Prioritise convenient metro or railway access rather than choosing a property based only on its distance from the historic centre.
A realistic starting point for a comfortable Stockholm hotel with positive reviews and access to public transport.
Based on two adults sharing one room. Breakfast, cancellation flexibility and the exact location can change the final price.
Hotels with a particularly convenient central location or extensive facilities may cost considerably more than the citywide starting rate.
Our selected example is the 4-star Clarion Hotel Amaranten, rated 8.3/10 by previous guests on Booking.com.
The hotel is situated in Stockholm’s Kungsholmen district, with metro and railway connections nearby. Its location can be particularly useful for travellers who want convenient access to the central station, Stockholm City Hall and the principal sightseeing areas.
Clarion Hotel Amaranten is more expensive than the lowest Stockholm hotel prices, but its combination of location, breakfast, facilities and review history makes it an attractive quality-focused option.
One room for two adults during the recommended Stockholm flight itinerary.
The lowest sample rate was non-refundable and required online payment. Confirm the complete conditions before selecting it.
The displayed flexible option included free cancellation before the stated deadline and payment at the property.
Do not compare hotels using the nightly price alone. A slightly more expensive property with breakfast, flexible cancellation and convenient metro access can provide better total value than a cheaper room requiring additional transport and daily breakfast spending. Clarion Hotel Amaranten is a good example of paying more for a stronger overall location-and-facilities package.
The lowest sample rate at Clarion Hotel Amaranten was non-refundable, while the more expensive option offered free cancellation and payment at the property. Compare the room size, bed type, breakfast, payment timing, cancellation deadline and complete taxes before booking. Paying a modest premium for flexibility may be worthwhile when reserving several months in advance.
Enter Stockholm as the destination and use the actual local arrival and departure dates. Remember that the outbound flight arrives one day after leaving Washington, so the hotel stay begins on the day after the flight departure date.
Hotel prices are approximate starting points and may change according to travel dates, demand, location, room category, occupancy and cancellation conditions. The Clarion Hotel Amaranten rates are based on the displayed sample search for 27–28 August 2026. Confirm the final total, taxes, breakfast, payment terms and cancellation deadline before booking.
Complete Your Trip
Flights and accommodation are the big pieces — now make the journey smoother. Below are three useful extras for this trip: activities, mobile data and airport transfers.
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Land with mobile data ready and avoid searching for SIM cards or relying on airport Wi-Fi. A simple option for staying connected while travelling.
A useful option for airport transfers, especially when arriving late, travelling with luggage or landing somewhere unfamiliar for the first time.
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