Lufthansa Group · valuation
Miles & More value
Surcharges on Lufthansa Group awards can be significant, so subtract them when calculating value per mile.
Illustrative balance values
These are arithmetic illustrations, not offers, market rates or predictions. Each column simply applies a cents-per-mile assumption to a balance. Your real figure comes from your own redemption.
| Balance | Conservative (0.9¢) | Typical redemption (1.6¢) | Strong premium-cabin award (3.2¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 miles | $90 | $160 | $320 |
| 25,000 miles | $225 | $400 | $800 |
| 50,000 miles | $450 | $800 | $1,600 |
| 100,000 miles | $900 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| 250,000 miles | $2,250 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| 500,000 miles | $4,500 | $8,000 | $16,000 |
How Miles & More prices awards
Redemptions cover group and Star Alliance flights, upgrades, mileage bargains, and non-flight rewards in the Miles & More shop.
What raises or lowers the value
Award pricing is largely chart-based with dynamic elements, and Lufthansa first-class award space is famously restricted until close to departure for non-status members.
Expiry and devaluation
Miles & More has historically applied expiry rules that vary with card and status. Check your account terms with Miles & More.
Buying and selling context
Miles & More sells award miles directly, with frequent bonus purchase campaigns.
Miles & More valuation questions
- How much is one Miles & More mile worth?
- There is no fixed figure. Surcharges on Lufthansa Group awards can be significant, so subtract them when calculating value per mile. Work it out for your own booking with the value calculator rather than relying on an average.
- Do Miles & More award miles expire?
- Miles & More has historically applied expiry rules that vary with card and status. Check your account terms with Miles & More.
- How are Miles & More awards priced?
- Redemptions cover group and Star Alliance flights, upgrades, mileage bargains, and non-flight rewards in the Miles & More shop.
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