You can buy Lufthansa Miles & More miles on MileMarketplacebelow Lufthansa's own price for live offers, or have our team book the Lufthansa or Star Alliance award ticket for you — issued in your own name at the miles price, with $0 due until we confirm the exact total.
How much do Lufthansa miles cost to buy?
MileMarketplace price today: $0.020 per mile · from $200 / 10,000 miles. See live offers →
On MileMarketplace, Lufthansa Miles & More miles generally price out around 1.2 to 1.8 cents per mile depending on the seller and volume, well below what Lufthansa charges to buy miles directly from the program. On top of the miles price, a 5% buyer fee applies, and any airline taxes or fees are passed through at cost with no markup — both are itemized before you check out, so the total you see is the total you pay. Curious what a balance you already hold is worth? Check the Lufthansa Miles & More value page.
What can you book with Lufthansa Miles & More miles?
Lufthansa Miles & More milesredeem for Lufthansa's own long-haul First and Business Class — including its well-known First Class suites — as well as shorter intra-Europe flights. Because Lufthansa is a founding member of Star Alliance, the same miles also book Star Alliance partner airlines such as United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, ANA, and Turkish Airlines, which widens your options whenever Lufthansa's own award space is scarce on a given route or date.
Is it cheaper to buy Miles & More miles than pay cash?
Usually, yes, on premium cabins. Long-haul business and first class routinely cost far more in cash than the miles needed for the same seat, so miles bought below Lufthansa's retail rate can put business- or first-class travel within reach of an economy-sized budget. Awards booked this way typically run 60-80% below the equivalent cash fare, though the exact savings depend on the route, cabin, and current award pricing — always compare both before you decide.
Worked example: a long-haul business-class award
A one-way Lufthansa or Star Alliance partner business-class award might price around 100,000 miles. At a typical long-haul business cash fare of $3,000-$5,000+, buying those miles below Lufthansa's retail rate — plus the buyer fee and taxes at cost — can land well under half the cash price. Always confirm the live rate and award availability before you book.
How does buying Lufthansa miles work?
There are two ways to use MileMarketplace for Lufthansa miles:
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Buy the miles yourself
Pick a live offer on the Lufthansa Miles & More page, check out securely, and redeem the miles on lufthansa.com or by phone once they land in your account.
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Have us book the award ticket
Tell us the flight you want — nothing is charged ($0 due to request). We confirm the exact total (miles price + 5% service fee + airline taxes and fees at cost) usually within 24 hours. You pay once via a secure link, and we issue the ticket in your name — your payment is held until delivery. See the full award booking service.
Lufthansa Miles & More sweet spots to know
A few places Lufthansa Miles & More miles tend to go furthest — always confirm live award space before you buy:
- Lufthansa First Class — private suites and a dedicated First Class Terminal in Frankfurt; a small cabin, so space is the limiting factor more than price.
- Lufthansa long-haul Business Class — A350 and 747-8 routes to North America and Asia, generally easier to find than First Class.
- Star Alliance partner premium cabins— ANA, Singapore Airlines, United, and Air Canada business or first class when Lufthansa's own space is tight on your dates.
- Short intra-Europe hops — a lower-value but easy way to use a leftover balance.
Not sure which program actually has the seat you want? Compare the wider landscape in best place to buy airline miles or read where to buy airline miles safely.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Lufthansa Miles & More miles cost to buy?
Lufthansa Miles & More miles currently start from $0.020 per mile on MileMarketplace, with volume discounts on larger amounts. A 5% buyer fee and any airline taxes or fees (passed through at cost) are shown up front at checkout.
What can you book with Lufthansa Miles & More miles?
Lufthansa's own First and Business Class, including its long-haul First Class suites, plus Star Alliance partner airlines such as United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and ANA — Lufthansa is a founding member of Star Alliance, so its miles reach a wide partner network.
Is it cheaper to buy Miles & More miles than pay cash?
Often, yes, on premium cabins. Business- and first-class awards booked with miles bought below retail typically run 60-80% under the equivalent cash fare, though the exact savings depend on the route, cabin, and current award pricing.
How does buying Lufthansa miles work?
Two ways: buy live offers on MileMarketplace and redeem the miles yourself, or submit a booking request and have our team book the Lufthansa or Star Alliance award ticket in your name at the miles price — nothing is charged until we confirm the exact total ($0 due to request).
Is it safe to buy Lufthansa miles?
Yes. MileMarketplace holds your payment until the miles or award ticket are delivered, and any ticket we book is issued in your own name with a real Lufthansa confirmation number you can verify directly.
Do I need my own Miles & More account to fly on Lufthansa miles?
No — if our team books the award ticket for you, you don't need a Miles & More account, elite status, or a points transfer. The ticket is issued directly in the traveler's name.
Buy Lufthansa miles below retail — or let us book it
Compare live Miles & Moreprices, or tell us the flight you want and we'll book the Lufthansa or Star Alliance award ticket in your name at the miles price.