How to Buy Lufthansa Miles & More (2026)

Miles & More is the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group — Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines — and a Star Alliance currency you can use across partners like United, ANA and Singapore Airlines. There are two honest ways to get more of these miles: catch a Lufthansa "buy miles" promotion, or buy them below retail from a marketplace. You can check the below-retail side against live per-mile prices before you decide.

This guide covers what Miles & More miles cost, what they're worth, when buying beats paying cash, and the surcharges to budget for — plus a step-by-step buying process.

How much do Lufthansa Miles & More miles cost to buy?

Lufthansa shows its own buy-miles price at checkout and runs periodic promotions. The lowest MileMarketplace listing for Miles & More was 2.1 cents per mile in the October 1, 2026 snapshot, and it changes with supply — the miles price index shows the current figure for every program with a live offer. The table below sets the typical figures side by side.

What are Lufthansa Miles & More miles worth?

Miles & More is not in The Points Guy's October 2026 valuations, so use the Miles & More value page for a baseline. The value comes from Star Alliance access: Miles & More can book business and first class on Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian, plus partners across the alliance. Because the lowest listing price (2.1 cents per mile on October 1, 2026) sits above typical baseline valuations, buying Miles & More pays off only when the specific premium-cabin award returns more than you paid — the same logic behind our wider airline miles value report.

When is buying Lufthansa Miles & More worth it?

Buying Miles & More is worth it when the cash fare for a premium cabin is high and a bookable award seat exists. It is a poor deal for economy tickets and short-haul hops, where paying cash usually wins. Two Miles & More quirks change the math and are worth pricing in before you buy:

• Fuel surcharges: Miles & More adds carrier-imposed surcharges to many premium awards, especially on Lufthansa-operated flights — these can add several hundred dollars in cash on top of the miles, so they belong in your comparison against the cash fare.
• First-class award space: Lufthansa first-class seats often only open to book closer to departure, so first-class plans need flexibility.
• Expiration: Miles & More miles can expire — check the program's current expiration policy so miles you buy don't lapse before you use them.

How do you buy Lufthansa Miles & More miles?

You buy Lufthansa Miles & More miles in two ways: directly from Lufthansa, or on a marketplace such as MileMarketplace. Buying direct from Lufthansa is safest and cheapest during a promotion but pricey at standard rates; buying below retail on a marketplace is cheaper but you should use one that protects the payment. The steps below cover the marketplace route.

Buying Lufthansa Miles & More on MileMarketplace

Backed by our full-refund guarantee — if we can't deliver as described, you're refunded in full. Orders are paid securely at checkout. Before buying, confirm the award seat and required loyalty-program balance, then browse available miles to purchase only what you need.

Not sure buying is the right call for your route? Our should I buy miles? checker compares the cash fare against the cost of buying the miles for your specific trip.

Is it safe to buy Miles & More miles?

The Miles & More terms forbid trading in miles, and also say arranging such trading and the purchase of miles by members or third parties is forbidden. The operators reserve the right to refuse redemption of wrongfully acquired miles, confiscate award documents obtained with them, and terminate membership for serious violations, so those outcomes are possible under the terms. MileMarketplace shows the delivery method on each listing and gives a full refund if we can't deliver your booking as described.

Source: Miles & More Terms and Conditions of Participation (section 2.1.3), accessed October 5, 2026.