Lufthansa award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Lufthansa award flights: Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Lufthansa loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles you can only book it 331 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
360 days out
Shortest program window
331 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Alliance
Star Alliance
Programs that can book Lufthansa
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
Star AllianceAir New Zealand Airpoints
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Star AllianceANA Mileage Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceAvianca LifeMiles
Opens 360 days before departure
No holds+1
Star AllianceEVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold2 stopovers per round trip- Star Alliance
Lufthansa Miles & More
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Holds by phone2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip+2
Star AllianceTAP Miles&Go
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceThai Royal Orchid Plus
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceAir Canada Aeroplan
Opens 355 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceUnited MileagePlus
Opens 337 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds
Star AllianceTurkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
What Lufthansa award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Lufthansa 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–FrankfurtJFK–FRA · 3,846 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy27,500Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$66–1,095
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy32,500Business60,000Taxes & fees$72–140
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy30,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$54–113
US September 11 security fee. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies. LifeMiles also collects the US international departure tax.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy34,000Business65,000Taxes & fees$66–1,095
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- United MileagePlusEconomy44,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$6–65
US September 11 security fee. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy55,000Business82,500Taxes & fees$66–1,095
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy32,500Business89,500Taxes & fees$66–1,095
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy55,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$16–1,165
US September 11 security fee. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Frankfurt–DubaiFRA–DXB · 3,010 mi
Search this route- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy22,000Business37,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$141–1,191
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy30,000Business40,000Taxes & fees$109–189
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy24,000Business42,000Taxes & fees$106–186
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy30,000Business51,000Taxes & fees$141–1,191
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy33,000Business53,000Taxes & fees$91–1,261
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy35,500Business53,500Taxes & fees$141–1,191
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy40,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$136–1,106
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and are very high on long-haul business. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy35,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$141–1,191
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
Frankfurt–Sao PauloFRA–GRU · 6,088 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy35,000Business65,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$170–1,221
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy45,000Business72,500Taxes & fees$135–216
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy47,500Business78,000Taxes & fees$170–1,221
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$138–219
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy60,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$170–1,221
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy65,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$120–1,291
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy46,500Business107,500Taxes & fees$170–1,221
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy50,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$110–191
German aviation tax plus German airport charges. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Lufthansa
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Wells Fargo RewardsAvianca LifeMiles
- Marriott BonvoyANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Lufthansa Miles & More, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Brex RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Lufthansa award flights?
Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Lufthansa business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Frankfurt 50,000 with ANA Mileage Club, Frankfurt–Dubai 37,000 with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Frankfurt–Sao Paulo 65,000 with ANA Mileage Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Lufthansa award flights?
On New York–Frankfurt they run from about $6 one way with United MileagePlus to as much as $1,165 with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. With Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: US September 11 security fee. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
When do Lufthansa award seats open?
Lufthansa loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Air Canada Aeroplan (355 days), United MileagePlus (337 days) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (331 days).
When can partner programs book Lufthansa long-haul business?
Lufthansa releases long-haul business award seats to partner programs about 85 days before departure, much later than the rest of its schedule.
When can partner programs book Lufthansa long-haul first?
Lufthansa releases long-haul first award seats to partner programs about 30 days before departure, much later than the rest of its schedule.
Which transferable points can book Lufthansa flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through ANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go and 2 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More Star Alliance airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.