What is Flying Blue?
Flying Blue is the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, and one of the most versatile SkyTeam programs for award travel. As a SkyTeam member, you can use Flying Blue miles to book seats on Delta, Korean Air, Kenya Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and dozens of other partners.
What makes Flying Blue particularly interesting is its Promo Rewards — monthly flash sales where specific routes are discounted by 25-50%. If you're flexible with timing, these can deliver exceptional value for Business class to Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond.
Flying Blue also has dynamic pricing on Air France and KLM flights, meaning award rates fluctuate. The key is to book during Promo Rewards periods or when partner availability is strong.
How many miles do you need?
Standard award rates on Air France, KLM and SkyTeam partners. Promo Rewards can be significantly lower.
| Route | Cabin | Miles (one-way) | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| US → Paris/Amsterdam | Business | 50,000–75,000 | Air France, KLM |
| US → Paris (Promo) | Business | 37,500–50,000 | Air France (flash sale) |
| US → Africa | Business | 65,000–80,000 | Air France, Kenya Airways |
| US → Seoul/Tokyo | Business | 60,000–75,000 | Korean Air, Delta |
| Europe → Africa | Business | 30,000–45,000 | Air France, KLM |
| US → Paris | First (La Première) | 100,000+ | Air France |
✦ Flying Blue Sweet Spots
- Promo Rewards — check flyingblue.com monthly for 25-50% off specific routes. US to Paris Business class can drop to 37,500 miles
- Korean Air Business class via Flying Blue is excellent value for transpacific routes — great product at competitive rates
- No fuel surcharges on KLM — significant saving vs. Air France which does add surcharges on some routes
- Delta partner awards — Flying Blue can book Delta One Business class, useful for US domestic connections
- Miles transfer from Amex, Chase, Capital One and Citi — one of the most widely accessible programs
Best credit cards for Flying Blue miles
Flying Blue miles transfer from all four major US bank programs, making them easy to accumulate from multiple card strategies.
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Ready to use your miles?
Book directly through Flying Blue. Remember to check Promo Rewards first — they refresh monthly and can cut your miles cost in half.
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