Dynamic pricing. You can fill it from Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank.
Air France-KLM Flying Blue uses dynamic pricing. Typical saver prices one-way: US to Europe in business from from 60k (Light) / 75k (Standard) / 110k (Flex), US to Japan in business from from 80k and US to Europe in economy from from 25k (Light) / 30k (Standard) miles. You can transfer in from Amex (1:1), Chase (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Citi (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Wells Fargo (1:1) and U.S. Bank (1:1). Prices as of November 1, 2026.
Where Air France-KLM Flying Blue prices well below the cash fare.
One-way, per person, lowest saver level. Taxes are approximate.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within the USLow confidenceDelta-operated domestic via Flying Blue; dynamic, often poor value. Estimate. | from 12.5k | from 25k | ~$6-30 | |
| US to EuropeSince 2026-09-08 AF/KLM awards come in Light (old saver floor, no changes/bag/lounge), Standard (+~20-25%, includes bag, change ~$75) and Flex (free changes, lower surcharge). Monthly Promo Rewards (e.g. MSP-Europe business 45k, PE 30k). Premium economy Light floor ~40k. | from 25k (Light) / 30k (Standard) | from 60k (Light) / 75k (Standard) / 110k (Flex) | La Premiere unchanged, typically 160k+ and availability limited to elites/select | Business ~$300-600 (carrier surcharges, lower ex-US than ex-Paris; Flex roughly halves surcharge); economy ~$100-250 |
| US to Japan and North AsiaLow confidenceVia Paris/Amsterdam or Delta/Korean. Dynamic; estimate. | from 35k | from 80k | ~$150-500 | |
| US to Southeast AsiaLow confidenceEstimate. | from 40k | from 90k | ~$150-500 | |
| US to the Middle East and IndiaLow confidenceVia Paris/Amsterdam; Saudia/MEA partners. Estimate. | from 35k | from 85k | ~$150-500 | |
| US to South AmericaLow confidenceDelta/Aeromexico/AF via Paris. Estimate. | from 25k | from 55k | ~$50-300 | |
| US to HawaiiLow confidenceDelta metal. Estimate. | from 15k | from 35k | ~$6 | |
| US to the Caribbean and MexicoLow confidenceDelta/Aeromexico; AF serves French Caribbean from Paris only. Estimate. | from 12.5k | from 30k | ~$30-100 |
| Points currency | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership RewardsA 25% transfer bonus ran through 2026-10-31 (expired); base ratio 1:1. | 1:1 | instant |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | instant |
| Citi ThankYou RewardsRatio shown is for Citi Strata Elite / Strata Premier / Prestige / AT&T Access More. | 1:1 | instant |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | instant |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | 1:1 | Varies |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Rewards (legacy Altitude Reserve / FlexPerks only)Upgraded Points mentions a 2026-09-08 Flying Blue change it does not describe; re-check this ratio. | 1:1 | Varies |
From about from 60k (Light) / 75k (Standard) / 110k (Flex) miles one-way at the saver level, plus Business ~$300-600 (carrier surcharges, lower ex-US than ex-Paris; Flex roughly halves surcharge); economy ~$100-250 in taxes and fees. Since 2026-09-08 AF/KLM awards come in Light (old saver floor, no changes/bag/lounge), Standard (+~20-25%, includes bag, change ~$75) and Flex (free changes, lower surcharge). Monthly Promo Rewards (e.g. MSP-Europe busin
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1), Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1), Capital One Miles (1:1), Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Wells Fargo Rewards (1:1) and U.S. Bank Altitude Rewards (legacy Altitude Reserve / FlexPerks only) (1:1).
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Business from ~45,000 (e.g. MSP) and Flying Blue Light business to Europe: from 60,000 (Light) / 75,000 (Standard)
These are typical saver prices from published charts and reports as of November 1, 2026. Availability changes daily, so check live award space before you transfer points.
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Dynamic with floors (floors raised ~20% 2025-01-14). 2026-09-08 Light/Standard/Flex restructure on AF/KL-operated awards; partner-only (SkyTeam) awards not restructured; mixed itineraries use Standard on AF/KL. Platinum/Ultimate and SkyTeam elites keep benefits on Light. Monthly Promo Rewards 25-50% off. Free stopover only via phone on round-trips (historically); fuel surcharges on AF/KL. Unconfirmed: Non-Europe markets are estimates; FB pricing outside transatlantic varies widely.
Sources: https://thriftytraveler.com/news/points/flying-blue-devaluation-2026/ ยท https://www.wanderwiseguide.com/points-devaluation-tracker
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