Unlock a 20% bonus on Flying Blue miles when transferring Capital One miles to Air France-KLM

In celebration of Labor Day, Capital One has introduced a fantastic transfer bonus for Air France-KLM. Until Sunday, Sept. 29, transferring your Capital One miles to Air France-KLM Flying Blue will net you 20% bonus miles. This means transferring 1,000 Capital One miles gives you 1,200 Flying Blue miles, at a 1:1.2 ratio.

Following the standardization of saver-level award pricing by Flying Blue in 2023, one-way award tickets from the U.S. to Europe are available for:

• 20,000 miles in economy
• 35,000 miles in premium economy
• 50,000 miles in business class

With the current transfer bonus, a one-way saver-level ticket from U.S. airports to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) would only cost 17,000 Capital One miles in economy, 30,000 miles in premium economy, and 42,000 miles in business class.

These mileage rates apply exclusively to saver-level awards, which can be hard to find, especially during busy travel periods. Thus, being flexible with your travel plans can increase your chances of landing one of these lower-cost award flights. For other award flights priced above the saver level, Flying Blue adjusts the mileage rates dynamically, leading to higher prices on certain days and routes.

Also, keep in mind that you’ll need to pay taxes, fees, and surcharges for your flight. However, even if those additional costs amount to $200, this transfer bonus remains a fantastic deal for transatlantic flights to Europe this fall or in 2025.

Take advantage of the Capital One transfer bonus alongside Flying Blue Promo Rewards

By transferring your Capital One miles to Flying Blue, not only can you earn extra miles, but you can also benefit from the loyalty program's monthly Promo Rewards for flights to and from Europe.

While the discounted fares for Flying Blue's September promotion are not yet announced, the current August offer includes long-haul flights between Europe and North American cities like Boston, Detroit, Houston, and Toronto starting at just 15,000 miles in economy. Book by August 31, 2024, for travel dates extending through January 31, 2025.

To maximize this dual promotion — the Capital One transfer bonus and the Flying Blue Promo Rewards — you could potentially fly from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to CDG for as little as 13,000 miles.

In past experiences reported by TPG staff, transfers from Capital One to Flying Blue were completed instantly. Keep in mind that once you transfer your miles from Capital One, you cannot revert them back to your account. Therefore, it's wise to have a redemption plan in place and confirm award availability before initiating the transfer.

You can transfer Capital One miles in blocks of 1,000 miles.

Which cards allow you to earn Capital One miles?

If you're eager to accumulate transferable Capital One miles, check out some of our top card picks that come with generous welcome bonuses.

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.
• Capital One Venture X Business: Earn 150,000 miles after spending $30,000 in the first three months of account opening.

In summary

Credit card transfer bonuses offer travelers an excellent way to save on award flights. With Capital One's 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue, you can score a fantastic deal on a transatlantic flight to Europe. Additionally, if you take advantage of promotions by combining Flying Blue's monthly Promo Rewards with the current transfer bonus, you might be able to fly from the U.S. to Europe in 2025 for just 13,000 miles (plus taxes and fees).