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- Flying Blue's sales come as up to 45% off or up to 80% more miles, and since late 2025 each member gets one or the other.
- At 45% off in the last sale, miles cost about 1.38 euro cents each (about 2.2 Canadian cents).
- It ran eleven sales from February 2025 to September 2026, usually for about three weeks.
- Amex Membership Rewards points have moved to Flying Blue at 1:1 since January 1, 2026, which is usually the better way in.
Air France KLM Flying Blue puts miles on sale every month or two, in two flavours: up to 45% off, or up to 80% more miles. Since late 2025, some members get one offer and some get the other.
The last sale ended September 16, 2026. Before you wait for the next one, though, check your Amex points.
| What | Flying Blue's usual sale |
|---|---|
| Offer | Up to 45% off, or up to 80% more miles |
| How often | Eleven sales from February 2025 to September 2026 |
| Length | About three weeks |
| Price | About 1.38 euro cents a mile at 45% off (August to September 2026) |
How the sales work
The discount comes in tiers. In the spring 2026 sale it was 35% off for 4,000 to 10,000 miles, 40% for 12,000 to 22,000 and 45% from 24,000.
At 45% off, the last sale's price was about 1.38 euro cents a mile. That's about 2.2 Canadian cents at the October 16 exchange rate.
The cheaper way in
Since January 1, 2026, Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to Flying Blue at 1:1, in up to three days. It used to be 1,000 to 750.
With that rate, I'd move Amex points before paying 2.2 cents a mile. Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) and IHG (5:1) points transfer too, at much worse rates. My transfer partners page has every route.
How to buy
- Sign in to Flying Blue and open the Miles hub. It sends you to the buy page for your country.
- Choose the amount. During a sale, your offer, a discount or a bonus, shows before you pay.
- Check the total and the currency before you confirm.
Purchases are final, so find the award first.
Past Flying Blue sales
| Dates | Offer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 to Sep 16, 2026 | 45% off or 80% more | About 1.38 euro cents at 45% off |
| Jul 8 to 28, 2026 | 45% off or 80% more | About 1.38 euro cents at 45% off |
| May 11 to 31, 2026 | 45% off or 80% more | Personalized |
| Mar 27 to Apr 16, 2026 | 45% off or 80% more | Personalized; 35%, 40% and 45% off by amount |
| Feb 13 to Mar 5, 2026 | 45% off or 80% more | Personalized |
| Dec 2 to 22, 2025 | 45% off or 80% more | Or more |
| Oct 16 to Nov 5, 2025 | 45% off or 80% more | Or more; 50%, 60% and 80% more by amount |
| Aug 28 to Sep 17, 2025 | Up to 45% off | Or more |
| Jun 5 to 25, 2025 | Up to 80% more | Or more |
| Apr 10 to 30, 2025 | Up to 45% off | |
| Feb 17 to Mar 9, 2025 | Up to 80% more |
These come from LoyaltyLobby's reports, so some start dates are approximate.
Final Thoughts
For Canadians with Amex points, buying Flying Blue miles rarely makes sense anymore. The 1:1 transfer changed that.
If you don't have Amex points and need a few thousand miles, wait for the next sale. Flying Blue runs one every month or two.
Have you booked a Flying Blue award? Let me know in the comments where you went.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Sources: Flying Blue: Miles hub
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