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This depends very much on where you are traveling from, but I think you are probably wrong if you are coming from North America. (If I am misinformed, I'm happy to be corrected.) Traveling from Canada, on major airlines, I have never seen two one-way tickets to Europe that were cheaper than a return (although it might happen with charter/special flights). It would be better, in my experience, to buy a more expensive fare class that allows changes. You can experiment on an airline website with different dates and combinations, to confirm this.I think it is cheaper to buy a one way ticket.
If coming from a developed country they really expect you to be going back home. Anyway, you will have a 99% chance of getting by with proof that you can afford a return ticket. For you that have been to Spain and returned once or twice it should be even easier to show that you plan on going back home.... Spain needs to know that I am leaving at the end of my trip. Has anyone gone to the Camino with a one way ticket, and if so, how did you convince the entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket?
Yes it does as far as entry from the outside into Schengen countries is concerned, such as a flight from the USA to Spain. Or, same thing now, from the UK to Spain - main reason, btw, why this topic is still all over the media these days.Money in the bank to afford a return ticket most certainly does not qualify.
To be clear: You, as a US citizen, do not have to convince the Spanish entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket.how did you convince the entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket?
Yes it does as far as entry from the outside into Schengen countries is concerned, such as a flight from the USA to Spain. Or, same thing now, from the UK to Spain - main reason, btw, why this topic is still all over the media these days.
This has been discussed extensively and intensively in numerous threads: long-standing EU law, long-standing practice by border control at international airports of the Schengen countries including Spain, and first-hand experience of travellers who posted on this forum. Mostly: Travelled without return ticket and was never questioned. Rarely: Was questioned but my answers were all that was required. Even more rarely: Was questioned and showed credit cards which was all that was required.
The departure country is of no importance in this respect. What matters are nationality and, if that is applicable, EU residency status.
This text specifically relates to obtaining a visa, which is not applicable in this case.You must be able IF (very big IF) you get asked to justify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, and have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to your country of origin or transit to a third country into which you are qualified to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully.
Thank you for this information. I was planning next spring to fly into Paris then fly to Bayonne to start the Frances. Was not planning on getting a return ticket as I want to take my time and not feel rushed. I’ll look into France’s policies.The laws on this are very clear, and anybody that has gotten away with it and posted their anecdotal evidence as proof in a thread here is doing a disservice to everyone that comes behind them.
Many of the requirements are passed to the airlines, who are responsible for returning the passenger if they are denied entry. Some check, some don't, but that doesn't really change the law. Above and beyond that, showing a CC is a meaningless and unverifiable way of demonstrating means.
Specifics here: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consu...onsular/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx
This text specifically relates to obtaining a visa, which is not applicable in this case.
Is that still true for all airlines?I personally don’t see the advantage in a one way ticket now that they don’t have change fees
HiHi! I want to be open ended on my Camino, so I'd like to have a one way ticket and buy my return when I am ready. But I see that I can't do that because Spain needs to know that I am leaving at the end of my trip. Has anyone gone to the Camino with a one way ticket, and if so, how did you convince the entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket? Thank you for any response, as I think this may be an odd question. It may be easier to get a round trip and just pay the change fee, but I think it is cheaper to buy a one way ticket. Any experiences people have had in this regard, please let me know.
For most carriers from the US (like Delta and American) they eliminated the change fees in 2020. I was also able to buy a ticket that was refundable for just a little bit more for the trip I’m on now.Is that still true for all airlines?
I reviewed the link you provided and saw that a return ticket "may be required". It does not say it "is required." There is a big difference. People who are admitted without a return ticket are not "getting away" with any violation.anybody that has gotten away with it
I am from Canada. I always buy my return ticket a few days before the flight(s).Hi! I want to be open ended on my Camino, so I'd like to have a one way ticket and buy my return when I am ready. But I see that I can't do that because Spain needs to know that I am leaving at the end of my trip. Has anyone gone to the Camino with a one way ticket, and if so, how did you convince the entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket? Thank you for any response, as I think this may be an odd question. It may be easier to get a round trip and just pay the change fee, but I think it is cheaper to buy a one way ticket. Any experiences people have had in this regard, please let me know.
Are you saying that you go with a one-way ticket and then buy another one-way ticket a few days before your flight home from Spain? Or do you buy a return ticket a few days before you leave Canada?I always buy my return ticket a few days before the flight(s).
I walked the Via de la Plata this year, I had a one way ticketHi! I want to be open ended on my Camino, so I'd like to have a one way ticket and buy my return when I am ready. But I see that I can't do that because Spain needs to know that I am leaving at the end of my trip. Has anyone gone to the Camino with a one way ticket, and if so, how did you convince the entry officials to let you in with just a one way ticket? Thank you for any response, as I think this may be an odd question. It may be easier to get a round trip and just pay the change fee, but I think it is cheaper to buy a one way ticket. Any experiences people have had in this regard, please let me know.
I leave home only with a one way ticket. When my walking is complete, I purchase a ticket for my return flight.Are you saying that you go with a one-way ticket and then buy another one-way ticket a few days before your flight home from Spain? Or do you buy a return ticket a few days before you leave Canada?
If you go on a one-way ticket, I am curious what airline you fly.
What airline? And how is the price compared to a return ticket?I leave home only with a one way ticket. When my walking is complete, I purchase a ticket for my return flight.
From a European standpoint the days when a return was demonstrably better value than a OW are largely over. Comparing flights prices is virtually impossible in a re ‘supply and demand’ environment. Entry regulations not withstanding, one ways may (or may not ) be a good option commercially, but is defo a option.What airline? And how is the price compared to a return ticket?
We landed in Madrid May 20th (for a wedding) and last week, Aug. 26. for our Camino from U.S. No one asked to see a return ticket. And, We didn’t have a return plan for either trip.This depends very much on where you are traveling from, but I think you are probably wrong if you are coming from North America. (If I am misinformed, I'm happy to be corrected.) Traveling from Canada, on major airlines, I have never seen two one-way tickets to Europe that were cheaper than a return (although it might happen with charter/special flights). It would be better, in my experience, to buy a more expensive fare class that allows changes. You can experiment on an airline website with different dates and combinations, to confirm this.
Convincing the entry officials is not likely to be a problem. We have threads discussing that, such as this one:
Yes. But I am asking specifically about one-way flights from North America to/from Europe. From what I see, there is still a big advantage in return tickets for the transAtlantic portions.From a European standpoint the days when a return was demonstrably better value than a OW are largely over.
Yes. But I am asking specifically about one-way flights from North America to/from Europe. From what I see, there is still a big advantage in return tickets for the transAtlantic portions.
For domestic flights within Canada and US, there is no advantage - the return fares are all the sum of the one way fares. (An exception would be for vacation packages.)
I am quite curious and would like to know if my impression is, in fact, incorrect. I still haven't read any reports of specific airlines and routes where the two one-way trans-Atlantic tickets are reasonable, in comparison to a return ticket.
Three years ago I bought tickets from the low cost airline Level. They really don't have a round trip. If you ask for one they show there and back separately. Then and now the return was about $10 USD more than the Spain bound trip. I just checked economy fares between Boston and Barcelona for October through December. To Spain is as low as about $165 and back $175.Yes. But I am asking specifically about one-way flights from North America to/from Europe. From what I see, there is still a big advantage in return tickets for the transAtlantic portions.
For domestic flights within Canada and US, there is no advantage - the return fares are all the sum of the one way fares. (An exception would be for vacation packages.)
I am quite curious and would like to know if my impression is, in fact, incorrect. I still haven't read any reports of specific airlines and routes where the two one-way trans-Atlantic tickets are reasonable, in comparison to a return ticket.
That is moot as that airline is no longer in business. I did find the return ticket to be very competitive. I am a shopper.What airline? And how is the price compared to a return ticket?
Three years ago I bought tickets from the low cost airline Level.
So far, this does not change my impression that two one-way fares are not competitive with return fares on major airlines for trans-Atlantic travel. On the available low-cost airlines, the bargain trans-Atlantic travel is only for a few major origins and destinations. When you add on the additional legs at the start and the end, the saving may be lessened considerably (and the uncertainties increase).that airline is no longer in business
Do your best to book flights in and out of major hubs. In my instance, I will fly out of Toronto or Montreal to Dublin, then to Biarritz. On the way home, Santiago to Dublin then home on best priced and timed flight.So far, this does not change my impression that two one-way fares are not competitive with return fares on major airlines for trans-Atlantic travel. On the available low-cost airlines, the bargain trans-Atlantic travel is only for a few major origins and destinations. When you add on the additional legs at the start and the end, the saving may be lessened considerably (and the uncertainties increase).
This depends very much on where you are traveling from, but I think you are probably wrong if you are coming from North America. (If I am misinformed, I'm happy to be corrected.) Traveling from Canada, on major airlines, I have never seen two one-way tickets to Europe that were cheaper than a return (although it might happen with charter/special flights). It would be better, in my experience, to buy a more expensive fare class that allows changes. You can experiment on an airline website with different dates and combinations, to confirm this.
Convincing the entry officials is not likely to be a problem. We have threads discussing that, such as this one:
Thank you so much!If coming from a developed country they really expect you to be going back home. Anyway, you will have a 99% chance of getting by with proof that you can afford a return ticket. For you that have been to Spain and returned once or twice it should be even easier to show that you plan on going back home.
I personally don’t see the advantage in a one way ticket now that they don’t have change fees. When I have priced it out from the US, the flight home was three to four times the price of a round trip. I believe price wise you would be better to guess at a return date and change it if needed. I believe it would be repriced and a round trip ticket and you would pay the fare difference, rather than the expensive one way fare.
On my fall Camino, I was with someone with a one way fare and she had a lot of trouble finding a return tickets that wasn’t crazy expensive.
Do you know that in addition to the change fee that you also have to pay the difference in fare price if the new travel date is more expensive?Sorry for getting back to you late! Thanks for that advice. You're right of course, after I did some research, I see that it would be much cheaper to pay the change fee than to buy to separate one-way tickets.
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