Last Updated: January 14, 2025
During our travels to over 100 countries, we have discovered some strategies for finding business class airline tickets for reasonable prices. Last year we did a video that highlights our methods and strategies for finding discounted business class tickets. In that video, we asked our viewers for their experience in finding bargains and many of those suggestions have been included in this list.
Cheap Business Class Flights
This list of 15 potential discounted business class routes are ones that we have either taken or our viewers have recommended. We think it is a great mix of cities to choose from. Obviously, nothing is guaranteed, but keep searching and get creative to find your bargains. Be sure to do your homework, watch our video and be flexible with your dates and destinations. Hopefully you can find some amazing business class deals. Nothing beats a lie flat seat on long haul flights. As always, we recommend to book directly with the airlines and we have included the airline links below, along with some of our blogs and videos of our travels. Happy journeys.
Best Business Class Flights Listing
AeroMexico (AM): Mexico City to Madrid
Aeromexico is Mexico’s flagship airline and is based in Mexico City. They provide a full-service experience with economy and business-class options, emphasizing comfort and Mexican hospitality. This particular route connects two of our favorite cities in the world. Check out our travel guides for Madrid and Mexico City and work this route into your travel plans.
Note: We recently got a message from someone who found amazing deals from Monterey, Mexico to Seoul, South Korea. It was direct going over, with a stop in Mexico City on the way back.
Condor Airlines (DE): Cancun, Mexico to Frankfurt
Several of our viewers mentioned this airline for cheaper business-class tickets. Condor Airlines is a German leisure airline headquartered in Frankfurt. Specializing in affordable flights, Condor connects travelers to popular vacation destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and North America. Condor caters mainly to leisure travelers seeking cost-effective travel options. It is a trusted choice for the holidays, especially those traveling between Europe and sunny destinations worldwide. We look forward to trying this airline in the future.
Copa Airlines (CM): Montreal to Sao Paulo
Copa Airlines is Panama’s national airline, headquartered in Panama City, and serves as a critical carrier connecting North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. Known for its “Hub of the Americas” at Tocumen International Airport, Copa offers seamless connections to over 80 destinations, making it a popular choice for travelers looking to transit through the Americas. They allow free stopovers up to 7 days. We spent a month in Panama and it is a great place to stop. Be sure to check out our travel guides from our visit. There are many good routes going between North and South America using Copa.
Icelandair (FI): Boston to Rome
Icelandair, the national carrier of Iceland, is headquartered in Reykjavík. The airline is known for its unique hub-and-spoke model, connecting North America and Europe via its hub at Keflavík International Airport. Icelandair offers passengers the option of stopovers in Iceland. They have one of the best airline stopover programs which allows free stopovers lasting up to 7 days to explore the natural wonders of this unique country. We think this airline is a great way to fly business class between Boston and Rome and get a great stopover. If you are looking for things to do when you arrive in Italy, be sure to read our Rome Travel Guide.
La Compagnie (BO): Newark to Paris
This was another excellent viewer suggestion. La Compagnie is a boutique French airline founded in 2013 that specializes in offering all-business-class flights between Europe and the U.S. The airline operates primarily between Paris (Orly) and New York (Newark) and other seasonal routes to destinations like Nice or Milan. Known for its luxurious yet affordable service, La Compagnie provides a premium experience with lie-flat seats, gourmet meals, and personalized service on board its modern Airbus A321neo aircraft. Be sure to check out our Paris guide for the best things to do and see.
LATAM Airlines (LA): Bogota to Auckland via Santiago
LATAM Airlines is the largest airline in Latin America. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, it operates an extensive network of domestic and international flights across South America, North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. We loved our experience on this airline during our trip to New Zealand. Their airline stopover program allows free layovers lasting up to 3 days. We flew from the US to Bogota first, and found a much better rate than flying to New Zealand from the United States. Be sure to watch our train journey in New Zealand if you make this route.
New Zealand By Rail
LOT Polish Airlines (LO): Chicago to Warsaw
One of our viewers suggested LOT Polish Airlines. It is Poland’s national carrier and one of the world’s oldest airlines. Headquartered in Warsaw, it operates an extensive network of flights connecting Poland with destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East. Poland has so much to offer and is a great destination to further explore Eastern Europe. We spent an amazing week in Warsaw, so be sure to check out our travel guide to Warsaw. Some other potential discounted fares for business class flights to Poland might be from Toronto or New York City.
Philippine Airlines (PR): San Franciso to Taiwan via Manila
Philippine Airlines is the flag carrier of the Philippines and Asia’s oldest commercial airline. Headquartered in Manila, it operates an extensive network of domestic and international flights across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Philippine Airlines continues to expand its global reach while promoting the Philippines as a top travel destination. Be sure to watch our vlog of our time in Taiwan and do a stopover in Manila.
Taipei Travel Guide
Qatar Airways (QR): New York City to Johannesburg via Doha
Qatar Airways, headquartered in Doha, is the national carrier of Qatar and has become a major global player in the aviation industry. Known for its luxury and exceptional service, it has an big network of flights to destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania from its hub at Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airways offers several classes, including its renowned Qsuite in business class. Their airline stopover program allows free layovers up to 4 nights.
Saudia (SV) : Washington DC to Manila (via Jeddah)
Saudia is the national airline of Saudi Arabia and is headquartered in Jeddah. It operates domestic and international business class flights connecting Saudi Arabia with destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. We took this long flight home from the Philippines and had a layover in Jeddah. The Jeddah airport and business lounge were absolutely amazing.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) : Phuket, Thailand to Newark (via Singapore)
Singapore is the national airline of Singapore and is headquartered in Singapore. It operates domestic and international business class flights connecting the world. One of our viewers found this flight. The interesting part was the flight from Singapore to Newark was quite expensive, but adding the additional leg of coming from Phuket, Thailand dramatically reduced the price. This is a great reminder to check connecting flights as a method to reduce overall cost.
SriLankan Airlines (UL) : Abu Dhabi to Jakarta (via Colombo)
SriLankan Airlines is Sri Lanka’s national carrier and operates from its hub at Bandaranaike International Airport near Colombo. The airline offers an extensive network of business class flights across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia, focusing on connecting Sri Lanka with key global markets. We spent an incredible month in Sri Lanka, and it was a great stopover from the Middle East to Indonesia. Be sure to watch our YouTube video of our time in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP): Toronto to Lisbon
TAP Air Portugal is the national airline of Portugal and is headquartered in Lisbon. It operates flights, connecting Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, with a strong focus on routes between Portugal and Brazil. Another route to watch closely is between Lisbon and Sao Paulo. They also allow free stopovers lasting up to 10 days. We love Portugal and had an incredible visit. Be sure to check out our Lisbon travel guide for the best things to see and do there.
WestJet (WS): Calgary to Dublin
WestJet is a Canadian airline with affordable fares and great service. It first started as a low-cost carrier with domestic routes and has since expanded its network to include destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The airline offers both economy and premium cabin options and has a modern fleet, including Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline has grown into one of Canada’s largest and most trusted carriers and we had a great experience flying from Calgary to Dublin after our experience on the Rocky Mountaineer Train that ended in Calgary. Check out our train video below and also our travel guide for Dublin.
Rocky Mountaineer Train Review
ZIPAIR (ZG): Los Angeles to Tokyo
ZIPAIR is a Japanese lower cost airline based at Narita International Airport near Tokyo. This airline provides affordable, long-haul international flights from Tokyo with routes to Asia and North America destinations. It is known for its sleek, minimalist branding, ZIPAIR emphasizes digital innovation, including cashless transactions and in-flight Wi-Fi, while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards. Several of our viewers have used this airline and pleased with the service and price. We hope to try this one in the future.
Summary
We hope you find value with this list of potential airlines and cities for cheap business class tickets. It always helps to remain flexible with your dates, locations, and layovers to get the best value. We use this method for our long haul flights and then base our trip around getting the best value on our flight. Happy journeys and let us know in the comments if you have had success with any other routes and airlines.
Happy journeys,
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