KLM award flights
8 loyalty programs can book KLM award flights: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Delta SkyMiles and 2 more. KLM loads its schedule 359 days before departure. Through Aeromexico Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
8
Schedule opens
359 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Aeromexico Rewards
Alliance
SkyTeam
Programs that can book KLM
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
SkyTeamAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Opens 359 days before departure
3-day hold by phoneStopovers allowed+5
SkyTeamChina Eastern Eastern Miles
Opens 359 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
SkyTeamGaruda Indonesia GarudaMiles
Opens 359 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
SkyTeamKorean Air SKYPASS
Opens 359 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
1 stopover per round trip
SkyTeamSAS EuroBonus
Opens 359 days before departure
No holds1 stopover each way
SC
SkyTeamDelta SkyMiles
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds
SkyTeamVirgin Atlantic Flying Club
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour hold by phone+3
SkyTeamAeromexico Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds
What KLM award flights cost
Miles one way on typical KLM routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–AmsterdamJFK–AMS · 3,634 mi
Search this route- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy12,000–22,000Business48,500–58,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$141–316
US September 11 security fee. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $135–310 by cabin).
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueEconomy25,000–50,000Business60,000–110,000Taxes & fees$204–509
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $175–475 by cabin).
- Etihad GuestEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$29–234
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Etihad Guest adds little or no carrier surcharge on this partner.
- SAS EuroBonusEconomy42,000Business84,000Taxes & fees$56–112
US September 11 security fee. No fuel surcharges; EuroBonus charges a €45–95 partner booking fee by cabin.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy34,700Business90,000Taxes & fees$46–256
US September 11 security fee. Includes moderate partner carrier surcharges.
Amsterdam–DubaiAMS–DXB · 3,212 mi
Search this route- Delta SkyMilesEconomy25,000Business42,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$191–494
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes Air France/KLM surcharges on flights departing Europe (about $100–400 by cabin).
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy12,000–22,000Business50,000–60,000Taxes & fees$226–404
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $135–310 by cabin).
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy28,200Business73,400Taxes & fees$131–344
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes moderate partner carrier surcharges.
- SAS EuroBonusEconomy36,000Business78,000Taxes & fees$142–200
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. No fuel surcharges; EuroBonus charges a €45–95 partner booking fee by cabin.
- Etihad GuestEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$91–294
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Etihad Guest adds little or no carrier surcharge on this partner.
Amsterdam–Sao PauloAMS–GRU · 6,074 mi
Search this route- Air France-KLM Flying BlueEconomyfrom 20,500Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$241–574
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $150–480 by cabin).
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubEconomy17,000–27,000Business87,500–97,500Taxes & fees$226–404
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $135–310 by cabin).
- Delta SkyMilesEconomy60,000Business105,000Taxes & fees$191–494
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes Air France/KLM surcharges on flights departing Europe (about $100–400 by cabin).
- SAS EuroBonusEconomy54,000Business114,000Taxes & fees$142–200
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. No fuel surcharges; EuroBonus charges a €45–95 partner booking fee by cabin.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy51,800Business125,400Taxes & fees$131–344
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Includes moderate partner carrier surcharges.
- Etihad GuestEconomy75,000Business140,000Taxes & fees$91–294
Dutch aviation tax plus Schiphol airport charges. Etihad Guest adds little or no carrier surcharge on this partner.
Transferable points that reach KLM
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Capital One MilesAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Marriott BonvoyAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Rove MilesAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Brex RewardsAeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- Scandic FriendsSAS EuroBonus
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book KLM award flights?
Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Aeromexico Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does KLM business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Amsterdam 48,500–58,500 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Amsterdam–Dubai 42,500 with Delta SkyMiles and Amsterdam–Sao Paulo from 60,000 with Air France-KLM Flying Blue. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on KLM award flights?
On New York–Amsterdam they run from about $29 one way with Etihad Guest to as much as $509 with Air France-KLM Flying Blue. With Air France-KLM Flying Blue: US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes Air France/KLM carrier surcharges (about $175–475 by cabin).
When do KLM award seats open?
KLM loads its schedule 359 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Delta SkyMiles (331 days), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (331 days) and Aeromexico Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book KLM flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Capital One Miles (through Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More SkyTeam airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.