Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) is Scandinavia's busiest airport with 7,364 live award deals. Economy can start as low as 12,000 Virgin Atlantic miles one-way via Delta connections — one of the best transatlantic award values in Northern Europe.
| Program | Economy OW | Business OW | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic | 12k–20k | 50k–65k | Delta connections at fixed rates |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30k–40k | 55k–75k | SAS home program, Star Alliance |
| Delta + EuroBonus | 40k–60k | 65k–80k | Codeshare routing via ATL/JFK |
| United MileagePlus | 45k–60k | 70k–90k | Star Alliance via SAS |
Copenhagen is Scandinavian Airlines' (SAS) home hub, and SAS joined SkyTeam in 2024 — a significant change for award travelers. This means Delta SkyMiles and Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) now have access to SAS award inventory. Flying Blue Promo Awards have already included SAS partners in discount campaigns, and SkyTeam membership gives SAS flights broader partner redemption options. SAS operates nonstop from New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston to Copenhagen, providing more US departure options than almost any other Scandinavian carrier.
SAS EuroBonus — the home program — offers the deepest award seat access on SAS-operated flights and transfers 1:1 from Amex Membership Rewards. For the lowest headline cost, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club's Delta partnership frequently produces 12,000–15,000 mile rates when Delta connections operate through CPH. The practical trade-off: EuroBonus gives more control over seat availability; Virgin/Delta gives dramatically lower mileage cost with slightly less routing flexibility.
One of Copenhagen's most underappreciated advantages is its position as a gateway to three Scandinavian countries by rail. The Øresund Bridge connects CPH Airport directly to Malmö, Sweden — a 35-minute train ride included in the Metro M2 service. From Malmö, the Öresundståg regional trains continue to Gothenburg (under 3 hours from Copenhagen) and Stockholm (5 hours total). Oslo is approximately 8 hours from Copenhagen via Gothenburg. For budget-conscious itineraries, this means one transatlantic award flight into CPH gives access to rail touring across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
The Interrail Scandinavia Pass covers travel in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in a single product. Copenhagen's central station (København H) is a 15-minute Metro ride from the airport terminal, running 24/7. Within Copenhagen itself, cycling infrastructure is world-class — the city has more bicycles than residents, and rental bikes are available from major stations. The Copenhagen Card (from 24h, around €47) covers unlimited public transport plus entry to 80+ museums and attractions.