Flying Blue Promo Rewards
Air France/KLM release discounted award flights every month. Business class to Europe drops to ~50,000 Miles, economy starts around 20,000. Here's how they work and how to transfer from your credit card points.
What Are Flying Blue Promo Rewards?
Promo Rewards are monthly discounted award flights — up to 25% cheaper than Classic rates, subject to availability.
On the 1st of each month, Flying Blue publishes a list of routes with discounted Miles pricing valid for travel 1-6 months out. These are marketed as Promo Rewards (previously "Promo Awards") and they sit alongside the standard Classic pricing shown on airfrance.com and klm.com.
Promo availability is limited. Popular routes — particularly transatlantic business class — often sell out within the first week of the month. Economy Promos tend to be more widely available. The current promos apply to Air France and KLM operated flights, and the discounted Miles figure is a "from" price at the lowest fare level — subject to availability on your dates.
The practical effect: a New York → Paris business class seat that lists at 70,000-90,000 Miles in Classic can drop to 45,000-60,000 during a Promo month. Combined with low European taxes (unlike British Airways) and Flying Blue's free stopover rule, it's one of the cheapest ways to fly business class between the US and Europe.
This Month's Promo Rewards
LiveThe current Promo Rewards from Air France and KLM, straight from Flying Blue. Miles shown are the one-way "from" price at the lowest fare level — subject to availability on your dates.
| Route | Airline | Cabin | Promo Miles | Classic Miles | Off | Book by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Casablanca | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Oslo | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Copenhagen | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Dublin | KLM | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Geneva | KLM | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Vienna | KLM | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Raleigh/Durham | Air France | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Miami | Air France | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Houston | Air France | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Montreal | Air France | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Ottawa | Air France | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Chicago | KLM | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Boston | KLM | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Calgary | KLM | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Toronto | KLM | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → St Martin | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → St Martin | KLM | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Singapore | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Shanghai | KLM | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Hong Kong | KLM | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Beijing | KLM | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| New York → Mauritius | Air France | Economy | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Atlanta → Beijing | Air France | Economy | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Miami | Air France | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Las Vegas | Air France | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Chicago | KLM | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Austin | KLM | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Mexico City | KLM | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Rio de Janeiro | Air France | Premium | 37,500 | 50,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Bangalore | KLM | Premium | 37,500 | 50,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Beijing | KLM | Premium | 37,500 | 50,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Houston → Beijing | Air France | Premium | 48,750 | 65,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| New York → Nairobi | Air France | Premium | 48,750 | 65,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Rome | Air France | Business | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Venice | Air France | Business | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Budapest | KLM | Business | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Lisbon | KLM | Business | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Seattle | Air France | Business | 45,000 | 60,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Mexico City | KLM | Business | 45,000 | 60,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Bogota | Air France | Business | 63,750 | 85,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Cape Town | KLM | Business | 63,750 | 85,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Beijing | KLM | Business | 63,750 | 85,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Chicago → Shanghai | Air France | Business | 86,250 | 115,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Milan Extra | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Helsinki Extra | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Paris → Porto Extra | Air France | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Edinburgh Extra | KLM | Economy | 6,000 | 8,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Vancouver Extra | KLM | Economy | 18,750 | 25,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Fort de France Extra | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Antananarivo Extra | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Fortaleza Extra | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Nairobi Extra | Air France | Economy | 22,500 | 30,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → New York Extra | Air France | Premium | 30,000 | 40,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Antananarivo Extra | Air France | Premium | 37,500 | 50,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Lima Extra | KLM | Premium | 37,500 | 50,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Amsterdam → Nice Extra | KLM | Business | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Orlando Extra | Air France | Business | 45,000 | 60,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Cancun Extra | Air France | Business | 45,000 | 60,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Panama City Extra | Air France | Business | 63,750 | 85,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
| Europe → Libreville Extra | Air France | Business | 63,750 | 85,000 | 25% | Oct 31 |
One-way Miles, before taxes and fees. Round-trip costs 2×. "Europe" origins depart any European airport via Paris (CDG) or Amsterdam (AMS). Availability is not guaranteed — search your dates on airfrance.com or klm.com to confirm.
Typical Promo Miles Rates
Ranges observed across 2025-2026 Promo months. Actual pricing varies month to month and by date.
| Origin | Destination | Cabin | Promo Miles | Classic Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US East Coast | Europe (Paris, Amsterdam) | Economy | 20,000-25,000 | 30,000-37,500 |
| US East Coast | Europe (Paris, Amsterdam) | Business | 45,000-60,000 | 70,000-90,000 |
| US West Coast | Europe | Economy | 25,000-32,500 | 37,500-50,000 |
| US West Coast | Europe | Business | 55,000-70,000 | 85,000-110,000 |
| Europe | US (NYC, Boston, Chicago) | Business | 45,000-60,000 | 70,000-90,000 |
| Europe | Southeast Asia | Economy | 22,500-30,000 | 35,000-50,000 |
| Europe | Southeast Asia | Business | 55,000-75,000 | 85,000-120,000 |
| Europe | North Africa | Economy | 10,000-15,000 | 17,500-25,000 |
| Europe | Caribbean / Indian Ocean | Business | 45,000-55,000 | 70,000-90,000 |
| Europe | Intra-Europe | Economy | 5,000-10,000 | 10,000-17,500 |
All figures one-way. Round-trip costs 2x (no round-trip discount). Figures shown are the Miles portion only — taxes and fees are typically $150-$300 for transatlantic awards.
Best Flying Blue Promo Examples
Representative redemptions that show up in most Promo months.
JFK → CDG business class, 50,000 Miles
5-9 cppDuring a typical Promo month, business class from New York to Paris drops to ~50,000 Miles one-way. Classic pricing is 70,000-90,000. Cash fares for these seats are usually $2,500-$4,500, so Miles-per-dollar value lands at 5-9 cents per Mile.
BOS → AMS economy, 20,000 Miles
2-4 cppTransatlantic economy at Eurostar prices. Perfect use for smaller balances, and the taxes/fees are modest compared to booking BA Avios through London.
CDG → JNB business class, 60,000 Miles
4-7 cppParis to Johannesburg in Air France business for ~60K Miles during promos. Comparable SkyTeam pricing through Delta or Virgin Atlantic is materially higher.
AMS → BKK business class, 62,500 Miles
5-8 cppKLM business class Amsterdam to Bangkok is one of the most reliable long-haul promo routes. The stopover rule lets you add a second destination for no extra Miles.
How to Transfer Points to Flying Blue
Flying Blue is one of the most widely supported transfer partners. Transfers are instant — never speculatively transfer, always confirm promo availability first.
| Card Program | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amex Membership Rewards | 1:1 | Most common source. Watch for occasional 25-30% transfer bonuses to Flying Blue. |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | Instant transfers. One of the few ways to get Flying Blue Miles from Chase points. |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Earn Bilt on rent payments, transfer to Flying Blue on Rent Day for a 100%+ kicker. |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Flying Blue is one of Citi's more useful transfer partners for Europe. |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | Direct 1:1 transfer. Good default for Capital One cardholders. |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | 1:1 | Flying Blue is one of the few airline partners Wells Fargo supports directly. |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3:1 | Poor ratio. Avoid unless you have orphan Marriott points to burn. |
Tips for Booking Flying Blue Promos
A few quirks that turn a good Promo redemption into a great one.
Free stopovers on one-way awards
Flying Blue allows a free stopover on one-way awards, including on partner airlines. Fly CDG → JFK with a 5-day stop in Amsterdam for the same Miles as the direct one-way. No other major program offers this.
Promos refresh on the first of the month
New Promo Rewards routes are published on the 1st of each month and last until the end of the month. Popular routes disappear within days — check on release day, not the 28th.
Transfer from Amex, then search
Flying Blue transfers are instant. Never pre-transfer speculatively. Find promo availability first on airfrance.com or klm.com, then transfer the exact Miles you need.
Watch for transfer bonuses
Amex runs 20-40% transfer bonuses to Flying Blue 2-3 times per year. Stacking a 30% transfer bonus with the 25% Promo discount turns a 60K Classic seat into roughly 35K out-of-pocket — well under half the Classic Miles.
Promo price is the lowest fare level
Since September 2026 the Promo price is the Light (lowest) fare level, and it applies to Air France and KLM operated flights. On dates with no seat at that level the price reverts to Classic, so the promo Miles figure is a 'from' price, not a guaranteed one.
Low taxes out of Europe
Unlike British Airways, Flying Blue rarely passes through heavy fuel surcharges. Total taxes on a transatlantic Promo award are usually $150-$300, making the cash-value math dramatically better.
Frequently Asked Questions
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