Where to credit Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa flights can earn miles in 19 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 482.8% of the distance flown in class F. In business class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 321.87% of the distance flown in class C. The cheapest economy classes, like K, earn at most 30%. Miles&More earns 4 miles per euro on tickets Lufthansa issues, so on expensive tickets it can beat every partner.
Programs that earn
19
Booking classes
22
Best economy rate
177.03% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
4 miles per euro
Miles&More
Lufthansa first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
Lufthansa business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Miles&More |
|---|---|---|---|
| C light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 321.87% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 200% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 200% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| D light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 200% 路 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles 200% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| J light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 321.87% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 200% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 200% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| P light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 125% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% 路 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles 100% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| Z light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 201.17% Air China PhoenixMiles | Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% 路 TAP Miles&Go 200% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 175% | 4 Miles/EUR |
Lufthansa economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Miles&More |
|---|---|---|---|
| B light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 150% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 150% 路 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles 150% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| H light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 100% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| K light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 30% ANA Mileage Club | Miles&More 25% 路 United MileagePlus 25% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| L light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, United MileagePlus | Air China PhoenixMiles 40.23% 路 ANA Mileage Club 30% 路 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles 25% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| M light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 125% Avianca LifeMiles | Air China PhoenixMiles 120.7% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| Q light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% 路 Ethiopian ShebaMiles 100% 路 United MileagePlus 75% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| S light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 50% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| T light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Asiana Club, United MileagePlus | Air China PhoenixMiles 40.23% 路 ANA Mileage Club 30% 路 Copa Airlines ConnectMiles 25% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| U light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 100% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| V light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% 路 United MileagePlus 75% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| W light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | United MileagePlus 75% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% | 4 Miles/EUR |
| Y light, comfort, comfort plus, green, flex | 177.03% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 150% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 150% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 150% | 4 Miles/EUR |
Programs you can credit Lufthansa flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- ANA Mileage Club
- Aegean Miles+Bonus
- Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- Air China PhoenixMiles
- Air India Maharaja Club
- Asiana Club
- Avianca LifeMiles
- Cathay Marco Polo Club / Asia Miles
- Copa Airlines ConnectMiles
- Egyptair Plus
- Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- Eva Air Infinity MileageLands
- LATAM Pass
- Miles&More
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- TAP Miles&Go
- Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- United MileagePlus
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Lufthansa flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Lufthansa's 22 booking classes, Air China PhoenixMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 and United MileagePlus most often pay the most. Miles&More earns by price instead (4 miles per euro for members without status), so it wins on expensive tickets. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Lufthansa economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Lufthansa economy earns from 30% (class K) up to 177.03% (class Y) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Lufthansa business class earn?
Up to 321.87% of the distance flown, in Air China PhoenixMiles on class C. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Lufthansa flights to Air China PhoenixMiles?
Yes. Air China PhoenixMiles earns on 21 booking classes on Lufthansa. For example, class A earns 402.34%, class F earns 482.8%, class C earns 321.87% and class D earns 241.4% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Does Lufthansa earn miles by distance or by ticket price?
Both, depending on where you credit. Miles&More earns by price on tickets Lufthansa issues (4 miles per euro for members without status, more with elite status). Partner programs earn a percentage of the distance flown, set by the booking class.
Where to credit other Star Alliance airlines
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.