Lufthansa First Class via LifeMiles
Book Lufthansa First Class one-way from the US to Europe for 87,000 LifeMiles. No fuel surcharges. Transfer Amex MR or Citi ThankYou 1:1. Best first-class hard product on the transatlantic.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 13.8¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 13.8¢ means each point is worth roughly 14 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $12,000, but the points cost is just 87,000 — about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to book this redemption
- Confirm award space first. Lufthansa award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Avianca LifeMiles website (or use our award search to compare programs side-by-side first).
- Earn or transfer the points.If you don't already have 87,000 Avianca LifeMiles points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer — it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.
Common questions
- How many points do you need to fly Lufthansa first class to Europe?
- 87,000 Avianca LifeMiles points one-way for first class on Lufthansa. Cash equivalent runs around $12,000, putting this redemption at roughly 13.8 cents per point.
- Is 87,000 Avianca LifeMiles points a good redemption?
- Yes — at 13.8¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 1280%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.
- What credit cards transfer to Avianca LifeMiles?
- Avianca LifeMiles accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal — Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.
- When should I transfer points to Avianca LifeMiles?
- Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Avianca LifeMiles can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.
Award pricing is set by Avianca LifeMiles and can change with little notice. The 87,000-point figure reflects the most recent published award chart we've verified. Confirm live pricing inside your Avianca LifeMiles account before transferring — transfers are non-reversible.