Flying Blue: business class from the US West Coast to Europe from 60,000 points
Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France and KLM. From the West Coast, business class awards to Europe start at 60,000 with the 60,000 baseline showing up during monthly Promo Rewards.
From 60,000 points Starting 60k Light fare Taxes ~$300 Availability: Sporadic releases
Airlines you will fly
Air France, KLM + partners
Hubs
Paris CDG, Amsterdam AMS
Book on
flyingblue.com
Transfer points from
AmexChaseCapital OneCitiBiltWells Fargo
Flying Blue fare types
What each business fare includes
FareLoungeChangesRefundsBags
LightLoungeNot includedChangesNot includedRefundsNot includedBags1 × 32 kg
StandardLoungeIncludedChanges€70Refunds€70Bags2 × 32 kg
FlexLoungeIncludedChangesIncludedRefundsIncludedBags2 × 32 kg
Light, Standard and Flex apply to Air France/KLM reward tickets. Partner-only awards use separate conditions; itineraries mixing Air France/KLM with partners are Standard only.
Good to know
- Flying Blue awards are one way, so you can pair it with Aeroplan or Virgin Atlantic for the return.
- Prices are dynamic. The same seat can cost 60,000 one day and 90,000 the next.
How to find seats
- 1 Set an alert on Seats.aero for your route and month. Business seats are released sporadically and often disappear within hours.
- 2 Check Promo Rewards on the 1st of each month. Selected routes are 25% off, which is where the 60,000 baseline comes from.
- 3 Transfer points only once you see the seat. Amex and Chase transfers land within minutes.
Other programs on this route
Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France, KLMAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargofrom 41,000AeroplanLufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, TAP Air PortugalAmex, Chase, Capital One, Biltfrom 75,000Qatar AirwaysAmerican, Alaska, Iberia, Finnair, British AirwaysAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargofrom 77,250KrisFlyerLufthansa, SWISS, United, AustrianAmex, Chase, Capital One, Citifrom 89,500
The return trip: Europe → USA West
Questions people ask
Do I need to book round trip?
No. Flying Blue prices one way, so you can mix programs for each direction.
Can I book Delta with Flying Blue?
Yes, but Delta-operated flights usually price higher than Air France or KLM.
Is the 60,000 price realistic?
It shows up, but mostly on Promo Rewards routes.