September 14, 2026

Miles / Points > 4+ Seats > Lufthansa > Business Class > Chicago to Frankfurt > 2027 Travel

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For up to four travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to $2,016 (39%) 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' points-to-miles transfer partnership with Air Canada: Chicago to Frankfurt normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 miles when using United miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Air Canada miles, the cost can be as low as 150,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.88¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee).

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 $5,200 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $3,184 r/t (includes about $364 in award tax), a savings of 2,016 (39%).

OR

With Lufthansa's Miles & More Bundle&Go program, miles can be acquired for as low as 1.39 cents each (includes taxes and processing fee).

More Info on Lufthansa's Brand New Bundle&Go Buy Miles Program.

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

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Chicago to Frankfurt route is $5,200 r/t; through Lufthansa's Miles & More purchase strategy, you can pay $3,172 r/t (includes about $1,324* in award tax), a savings of $2,028 (43%).

Downside:  Taxes can be $1,324+ if you book two one-way* Business Class tickets or $1,937+ if you book as round-trip – yet relatively paltry when you think about normal Business Class fares otherwise running from $5,000 to $8,000.

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. Other partner airlines' award availability may vary and is not guaranteed.

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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 $2,016 (39%) 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' points-to-miles transfer partnership with Air Canada: Chicago to Frankfurt normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 miles when using United miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Air Canada miles, the cost can be as low as 150,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.88¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee).

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 $5,200 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $3,184 r/t (includes about $364 in award tax), a savings of 2,016 (39%).

OR

With Lufthansa's Miles & More Bundle&Go program, miles can be acquired for as low as 1.39 cents each (includes taxes and processing fee).

More Info on Lufthansa's Brand New Bundle&Go Buy Miles Program.

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

The published Business Class fare on Lufthansa’s Chicago to Frankfurt route is $5,200 r/t; through Lufthansa's Miles & More purchase strategy, you can pay $3,172 r/t (includes about $1,324* in award tax), a savings of $2,028 (43%).

Downside:  Taxes can be $1,324+ if you book two one-way* Business Class tickets or $1,937+ if you book as round-trip – yet relatively paltry when you think about normal Business Class fares otherwise running from $5,000 to $8,000.

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. Other partner airlines' award availability may vary and is not guaranteed.

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