April 30, 2026

Miles / Points > 4+ Seats > Lufthansa > Business Class > Chicago to Frankfurt

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Miles
Cash
Normally
310000
$
5990
Now
100000
$
2939
Save
210000
$
3051

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $3,051/50% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: Chicago to Frankfurt's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.9¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 30% bonus buy miles promo.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN BUSINESS CLASS:

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Chicago to Frankfurt route is $5,990 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,939 r/t (includes about $279 in award tax), a savings of $3,051 (50%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Chicago) AND/OR flights from the destination (Frankfurt) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

Note: Availability for flying on Lufthansa using Air Canada miles is displayed below.

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No miles? No problem:

For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $3,051/50% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash when traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with LifeMiles: Chicago to Frankfurt's normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner LifeMiles miles the cost can be as low as 124,200 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.9¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 30% bonus buy miles promo.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN BUSINESS CLASS:

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Chicago to Frankfurt route is $5,990 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $2,939 r/t (includes about $279 in award tax), a savings of $3,051 (50%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Chicago) AND/OR flights from the destination (Frankfurt) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

Note: Availability for flying on Lufthansa using Air Canada miles is displayed below.

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