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Lufthansa Miles & More

Miles & More is the loyalty program for the Lufthansa Group, covering Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings. Lufthansa's First Class product — available on select widebody routes to Frankfurt — is one of the most celebrated in the industry. No major U.S. flexible currency program transfers directly to Miles & More, so the primary way to book Lufthansa First Class using U.S. credit card points is through partner programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards → United MileagePlus → Lufthansa First.

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Program Details

  • Miles Expiry36 months from date earned
  • AllianceStar Alliance (26 airlines)
  • Award PricingChart-based (distance zones)
  • Transfer SourcesNo major U.S. flexible program transfers directly
  • Access RouteChase UR → United → book Lufthansa as Star partner
  • Group CoverageLufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings
  • First ClassAvailable on select 747-8 & A380 routes (FRA hub)
Transfer Gap
None of the five major U.S. flexible programs (Chase, Amex, Cap One, Citi, Bilt) transfer directly to Miles & More. To fly Lufthansa on points, you must route through United MileagePlus or Aeroplan — both accept Chase UR transfers.

Best Cards to Book Lufthansa Flights

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Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Transfer Chase UR → United MileagePlus 1:1, then book Lufthansa as a Star Alliance partner for ~100K miles in First Class one-way.

Pro Strategy: Book Lufthansa First Class through United MileagePlus (Chase UR → United) for ~100,000 miles one-way U.S.→Frankfurt. United's partner award pricing for Lufthansa First is among the best values in the Star Alliance. Availability opens ~15 days before departure.