Flying Blue Award Chart
Flying Blue Miles pricing guide for 2026
Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France and KLM. It uses dynamic pricing with three tiers — Promo, Classic, and Flex — where award costs correlate with cash fares. Monthly Promo Rewards offer 25-50% discounts on select routes, making timing essential. With 7 credit card transfer partners and access to the full SkyTeam alliance, Flying Blue is one of the most flexible programs for getting to Europe and beyond.
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Europe (short-haul connect) | 10,000-20,000 | 25,000-45,000 | — | Intra-Europe segment |
| North America | Europe (transatlantic) | 25,000-55,000 | 55,000-120,000 | 100,000-200,000 | La Premiere on select AF |
| North America | Caribbean / Mexico | 15,000-40,000 | 40,000-80,000 | — | Dynamic |
| North America | Africa | 35,000-70,000 | 65,000-130,000 | — | Via Paris/Amsterdam |
| North America | Asia-Pacific | 30,000-65,000 | 55,000-130,000 | — | Via SkyTeam partners |
| North America | South America | 20,000-50,000 | 55,000-110,000 | — | Dynamic |
| North America | Middle East | 25,000-55,000 | 55,000-120,000 | — | Via AF/KLM hubs |
| Europe | North Africa | 10,000-20,000 | 25,000-45,000 | — | Priced same as Europe |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with flying blue miles
Monthly Promo Rewards
25-50% offEvery month Flying Blue discounts select routes by 25-50%. Transatlantic economy from 18,750 miles and business class from 45,000 miles during promos. Check the first of each month.
Air Europa Business to Europe/South America
43,000-60,000Air Europa business class from Madrid starting at 43,000 miles with just ~60 EUR in taxes. Also flies to South America from 60,000 miles with minimal surcharges.
Intra-Europe from 10,000 Miles
10,000Short-haul flights within Europe on Air France, KLM, or partners from just 10,000 miles plus ~50 EUR in taxes. North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia) priced the same as Europe.
Intra-Asia on SkyTeam Partners
6,000-15,000Fly Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, or Garuda Indonesia within Asia from just 6,000 miles in economy or 15,000 in business class with minimal surcharges.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Seven credit card programs transfer 1:1 to Flying Blue: Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America — tied for the most transfer partners.
Check Promo Rewards on the 1st of every month. These rotating 25-50% discounts are the single best way to get value from Flying Blue.
Flying Blue frequently offers transfer bonuses (25-50% extra miles) from credit card partners. Stack a transfer bonus with Promo Rewards for maximum savings.
North Africa destinations (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria) are priced the same as European flights — a hidden sweet spot most programs miss.
Book one-way awards to take advantage of dynamic pricing. Round-trips lock you into pricing on both segments.
How to Earn Flying Blue Miles
Credit card programs that transfer to Flying Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Flying Blue have an award chart?
Flying Blue uses dynamic pricing — there is no fixed award chart. Award costs fluctuate based on demand, route, and travel dates. However, there are consistent baseline prices: transatlantic economy typically starts around 25,000 miles one-way, and business class around 55,000 miles.
What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are monthly discounted awards on select Air France and KLM routes, offering 25-50% off standard pricing. They are announced on the 1st of each month and apply to specific destinations for travel within the next few months. This is the best way to get outsized value from Flying Blue miles.
How many Flying Blue miles for business class to Europe?
Business class from North America to Europe typically costs 55,000-120,000 Flying Blue miles one-way depending on dates and demand. During Promo Rewards, this can drop to 45,000 miles. Air France La Premiere (first class) starts around 100,000 miles when available.
Which credit cards transfer to Flying Blue?
Seven major credit card programs transfer 1:1 to Flying Blue: Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Points, Bilt Rewards, Wells Fargo Autograph, and Bank of America. Flying Blue also frequently offers transfer bonuses of 25-50% extra miles.
Is Flying Blue good for booking partner flights?
Yes, Flying Blue can book flights on all SkyTeam airlines including Korean Air, Delta, Vietnam Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia. Some of the best sweet spots are on partner airlines, like intra-Asia flights from 6,000 miles or Air Europa business class from 43,000 miles.
How do Flying Blue miles compare to other programs?
Flying Blue miles are generally valued at 1.2-1.4 cents each. The program's strengths are its many transfer partners, frequent transfer bonuses, monthly Promo Rewards, and access to SkyTeam partners. The weakness is dynamic pricing that can make peak travel expensive.
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