Air Canada Aeroplan vs Lufthansa Miles & More: award prices compared
Air Canada Aeroplan and Lufthansa Miles & More both showed award space in the same cabin on 42 routes in the last 30 days. In business class, Miles & More needed fewer points or miles on 24 of 42 shared routes; in economy, Miles & More on 20 of 24.
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- Routes with both programs
- 42
- Cabin comparisons
- 86
- Aeroplan routes
- 2,108
- Miles & More routes
- 113
Aeroplan or Miles & More: fewer points or miles by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer points or miles. Points and miles are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with Aeroplan | Fewer with Miles & More | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 24 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 9,687 fewer points or miles with Miles & More | Aeroplan $95.35, Miles & More $129.78 |
| Premium Economy | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26,177 fewer points or miles with Miles & More | Aeroplan $194.75, Miles & More $592.39 |
| Business Class | 42 | 18 | 24 | 0 | 6,111 fewer points or miles with Miles & More | Aeroplan $95.45, Miles & More $346.60 |
| First Class | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6,642 fewer points or miles with Aeroplan | Aeroplan $75.76, Miles & More $1,504.00 |
When Aeroplan or Miles & More came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer points or miles needed more often: Miles & More in business class, premium economy and economy; evenly split in first class.
- Business class: Miles & More needed fewer points or miles on 24 of 42 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 6,111 points or miles in favor of Miles & More.
- Economy: Miles & More needed fewer points or miles on 20 of 24 shared economy routes; the median difference was 9,687 points or miles in favor of Miles & More.
- First class: Aeroplan and Miles & More each needed fewer points or miles on 5 of 10 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 6,642 points or miles in favor of Aeroplan.
- Premium economy: Miles & More needed fewer points or miles on all 10 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 26,177 points or miles in favor of Miles & More.
- Open dates: Aeroplan showed business-class award space on more departure dates on 23 of 42 shared routes.
- Taxes and fees: on shared business-class routes the median was $95.45 with Aeroplan and $346.60 with Miles & More.
- Coverage: Aeroplan showed award space on 2 or more dates on 2,108 routes and Miles & More on 113 routes; 42 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw Aeroplan award space up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 2027) and Miles & More up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Amex, Bilt, Capital One and Chase transfer to Aeroplan only.
Shared routes: Aeroplan and Miles & More side by side
Each program's lowest observed one-way award on the route in that cabin, plus taxes, with its open departure dates and newest observation.
Economy: 24 shared routes
| Route | Aeroplan (points) | Miles & More (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 40,000 + $199.20356 dates · | 14,860 + $382.09325 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 40,000 + $218.40332 dates · | 14,040 + $401.19324 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to San Diego (SAN) | 55,000 + $205.00335 dates · | 16,605 + $382.09321 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 40,000 + $224.00329 dates · | 8,405 + $400.79326 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) | 7,500 + $94.80322 dates · | 4,810 + $78.60330 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 40,000 + $218.40329 dates · | 19,372 + $400.79321 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Tampa (TPA) | 40,000 + $224.00328 dates · | 14,860 + $397.63322 dates · | Miles & More |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $72.10323 dates · | 2,887 + $54.80323 dates · | Miles & More |
| Rome (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $63.50322 dates · | 4,725 + $46.20314 dates · | Miles & More |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $69.90302 dates · | 10,792 + $52.60327 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels (BRU) | 7,500 + $95.50291 dates · | 5,337 + $13.40330 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 7,500 + $94.80308 dates · | 9,973 + $77.50312 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Brussels (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $77.50290 dates · | 3,235 + $13.40328 dates · | Miles & More |
| Stockholm (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $37.70305 dates · | 9,056 + $20.40310 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 7,500 + $95.20291 dates · | 5,337 + $77.50314 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 7,500 + $94.80292 dates · | 4,110 + $78.70292 dates · | Miles & More |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 7,500 + $37.90286 dates · | 7,787 + $20.60259 dates · | Aeroplan |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 30,000 + $49.46327 dates · | 15,238 + $180.8621 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 7,500 + $84.508 dates · | 7,000 + $67.10326 dates · | Miles & More |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Tampa (TPA) | 40,000 + $118.30168 dates · | 25,000 + $330.99162 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New Delhi (DEL) | 30,000 + $160.50318 dates · | 9,200 + $368.6012 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Tampa (TPA) | 40,000 + $122.70105 dates · | 25,000 + $296.4397 dates · | Miles & More |
| Seattle (SEA) to Berlin (BER) | 42,500 + $98.9158 dates · | 10,231 + $356.3013 dates · | Miles & More |
| Malaga (AGP) to Tampa (TPA) | 42,500 + $118.2010 dates · | 25,000 + $350.8924 dates · | Miles & More |
Premium Economy: 10 shared routes
| Route | Aeroplan (points) | Miles & More (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 65,744 + $237.30347 dates · | 42,500 + $597.69322 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 68,434 + $194.50326 dates · | 42,500 + $313.49322 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 68,454 + $195.00327 dates · | 42,500 + $237.49321 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Tampa (TPA) | 65,786 + $228.00326 dates · | 37,321 + $592.39317 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 68,601 + $194.50325 dates · | 44,748 + $592.39308 dates · | Miles & More |
| Munich (MUC) to San Diego (SAN) | 79,760 + $237.10317 dates · | 51,330 + $573.29303 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 67,856 + $199.20325 dates · | 33,165 + $592.39284 dates · | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Munich (MUC) | 65,845 + $127.41353 dates · | 42,500 + $749.80119 dates · | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 68,900 + $51.51343 dates · | 42,500 + $749.80124 dates · | Miles & More |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 68,986 + $56.21327 dates · | 42,500 + $111.8053 dates · | Miles & More |
Business Class: 42 shared routes
| Route | Aeroplan (points) | Miles & More (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich (MUC) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 75,000 + $199.20354 dates · | 50,315 + $1,014.09329 dates · | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Munich (MUC) | 75,000 + $75.71355 dates · | 62,500 + $349.00326 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.71348 dates · · Mixed cabin | 62,500 + $1,474.80329 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 75,000 + $218.70332 dates · | 49,808 + $1,033.19329 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm (ARN) | 12,500 + $94.80327 dates · | 17,638 + $128.30330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.61330 dates · | 62,500 + $111.80327 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 75,000 + $218.70331 dates · | 58,415 + $1,033.19324 dates · | Miles & More |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.71332 dates · · Mixed cabin | 62,500 + $111.80323 dates · | Miles & More |
| Copenhagen (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $69.90324 dates · | 24,012 + $103.40330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Rome (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $63.50325 dates · | 14,830 + $97.00328 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) | 12,500 + $94.80322 dates · | 15,624 + $128.20331 dates · | Aeroplan |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $100.30318 dates · | 13,325 + $134.80330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Stockholm (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $37.70319 dates · | 15,899 + $71.20328 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 12,500 + $94.80317 dates · | 16,344 + $128.30330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.61339 dates · | 62,500 + $346.60307 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Munich (MUC) | 12,500 + $100.10316 dates · | 9,973 + $134.80330 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 75,000 + $218.70327 dates · | 57,907 + $1,032.19318 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 12,500 + $95.20313 dates · | 21,742 + $128.30330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $97.40305 dates · | 16,774 + $130.90330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 12,500 + $101.80298 dates · | 10,800 + $135.30330 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 75,000 + $218.70329 dates · | 50,568 + $1,032.19298 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) | 75,000 + $218.70329 dates · · Mixed cabin | 57,992 + $1,033.19297 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) | 12,500 + $107.40295 dates · | 22,464 + $140.90330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $95.40295 dates · | 22,464 + $128.80330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels (BRU) | 12,500 + $95.50291 dates · | 25,000 + $128.60330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Brussels (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $77.50287 dates · | 16,990 + $110.80330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Tampa (TPA) | 75,000 + $220.40328 dates · | 60,298 + $1,033.19283 dates · | Miles & More |
| Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.71319 dates · | 62,500 + $346.60284 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Tampa (TPA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.71325 dates · | 62,500 + $346.60274 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) | 12,500 + $94.80230 dates · | 23,470 + $128.30328 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Munich (MUC) to San Diego (SAN) | 90,000 + $199.40331 dates · | 60,158 + $1,014.09223 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 75,000 + $218.70328 dates · | 55,575 + $1,033.19220 dates · | Miles & More |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.71330 dates · · Mixed cabin | 62,500 + $346.60214 dates · · Mixed cabin | Miles & More |
| Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 12,500 + $37.90210 dates · | 16,270 + $71.40321 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Dublin (DUB) | 75,000 + $120.21314 dates · · Mixed cabin | 95,118 + $1,476.7081 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Munich (MUC) to Copenhagen (CPH) | 12,500 + $84.508 dates · | 25,000 + $150.20330 dates · | Aeroplan |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 40,000 + $51.46317 dates · | 30,304 + $499.8615 dates · | Miles & More |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New Delhi (DEL) | 40,000 + $161.40300 dates · | 37,786 + $591.808 dates · | Miles & More |
| Barcelona (BCN) to Tampa (TPA) | 75,000 + $126.40156 dates · | 26,605 + $906.13144 dates · | Miles & More |
| Madrid (MAD) to Tampa (TPA) | 75,000 + $127.4090 dates · | 26,605 + $922.7362 dates · | Miles & More |
| Seattle (SEA) to Berlin (BER) | 75,000 + $99.2156 dates · | 78,660 + $1,454.0016 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Malaga (AGP) to Tampa (TPA) | 75,000 + $172.102 dates · · Mixed cabin | 26,605 + $980.1314 dates · | Miles & More |
First Class: 10 shared routes
| Route | Aeroplan (points) | Miles & More (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.614 dates · | 100,056 + $1,504.00303 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to New Delhi (DEL) | 100,000 + $161.60214 dates · | 89,196 + $672.4010 dates · | Miles & More |
| New Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 100,000 + $51.46204 dates · | 74,893 + $549.6613 dates · | Miles & More |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.713 dates · | 99,087 + $1,504.00182 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.813 dates · | 101,508 + $1,504.0099 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) | 75,000 + $224.3020 dates · | 50,568 + $1,037.7913 dates · | Miles & More |
| Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.7113 dates · | 99,232 + $1,504.0011 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 75,000 + $75.715 dates · | 103,590 + $1,504.006 dates · | Aeroplan |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Tampa (TPA) | 289,581 + $232.705 dates · · Mixed cabin | 60,298 + $1,038.795 dates · | Miles & More |
| Tampa (TPA) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 413,777 + $78.913 dates · · Mixed cabin | 104,800 + $1,504.006 dates · | Miles & More |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them.
Transfer partners of Aeroplan and Miles & More
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | Air Canada Aeroplan | Lufthansa Miles & More |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Aeroplan and Miles & More booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 355 days | 357 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 2,108 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | — | 357 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 113 |
— means AwardTool lists no published booking window for the program. AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead, so a longer published window can't be observed in full. Observations are a record, not a forecast. Compare booking windows across programs.
Airlines seen on Aeroplan and Miles & More awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | Aeroplan routes | Miles & More routes |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa (LH) | 42 | 42 |
| SWISS (LX) | 33 | 35 |
| Lufthansa City Airlines (VL) | 36 | 31 |
| Eurowings Discover (4Y) | 37 | 28 |
| Air Dolomiti (EN) | 31 | 34 |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 22 | 25 |
| Austrian (OS) | 18 | 26 |
| United Airlines (UA) | 22 | 21 |
| Air Canada (AC) | 22 | 20 |
| LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 18 | 19 |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 17 | 16 |
| Eurowings (EW) | 21 | 0 |
| Croatia Airlines (OU) | 11 | 7 |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | 7 | 5 |
| Avianca (AV) | 7 | 3 |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 10 | 0 |
| Air Baltic (BT) | 6 | 0 |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 2 | 3 |
| Aegean Airlines (A3) | 3 | 1 |
| Emirates (EK) | 4 | 0 |
| Luxair (LG) | 0 | 4 |
| Egyptair (MS) | 3 | 0 |
| Air India (AI) | 2 | 0 |
| Air China (CA) | 2 | 0 |
| flydubai (FZ) | 2 | 0 |
| Thai Airways International (TG) | 2 | 0 |
| ANA (NH) | 0 | 1 |
| SunExpress (XQ) | 1 | 0 |
An airline appears here when it was part of an award itinerary the program showed. It isn't always the airline of the lowest award.
Questions about Aeroplan vs Miles & More
Which needs fewer points or miles for business-class awards, Aeroplan or Miles & More?
On the 42 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, Aeroplan needed fewer points or miles on 18 and Miles & More on 24. The median difference was 6,111 points or miles in favor of Miles & More. Points and miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer points or miles for economy awards, Aeroplan or Miles & More?
On the 24 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, Aeroplan needed fewer points or miles on 4 and Miles & More on 20. The median difference was 9,687 points or miles in favor of Miles & More. Points and miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both Air Canada Aeroplan and Lufthansa Miles & More?
No bank AwardTool covers transfers to both. Amex, Bilt, Capital One and Chase transfer to Aeroplan only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see Aeroplan and Miles & More award space?
Aeroplan: up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 2027). Miles & More: up to 357 days ahead (Oct 8, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did Aeroplan and Miles & More both show the most award space?
Munich (MUC) to Washington Dulles (IAD) in business class (Aeroplan on 354 dates, Miles & More on 329 dates); Washington Dulles (IAD) to Munich (MUC) in business class (Aeroplan on 355 dates, Miles & More on 326 dates); Washington Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) in business class (Aeroplan on 348 dates, Miles & More on 329 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.