Overview
The Flying Blue loyalty program from Air France–KLM allows Canadian travelers to earn Miles and use them to obtain award tickets, upgrades, items from the Flying Blue Store, or hotel stays. It is one of the most accessible programs in Canada, thanks to its many transfer partners and its co-branded credit card.
Since January 2026, American Express Membership Rewards cards transfer to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio, which significantly increases the program’s appeal for Canadians. Furthermore, as of May 4, 2026, Flying Blue is simplifying its expiration policy: any eligible activity will extend your entire Miles balance by 24 months.
Based in France? See the Flying Blue elite statuses and Flying Blue partners on Milesopedia France (in French).
Register for the Flying Blue program
Joining Flying Blue is free. You can create an account directly on the Flying Blue website. Upon registration, you obtain Explorer status, which grants access to the program’s basic features: Miles accumulation and redemption, promotional offers, and preferential rates.
Flying Blue Family
You can enroll your children in the program through Flying Blue Family, which allows Miles to be shared among family members. The referrer can invite up to seven people: 1 additional adult and 6 children.
Flying Blue Family also offers the possibility to accumulate Miles faster to obtain award tickets and upgrades.
Earning Flying Blue Miles
Several methods allow you to earn Flying Blue Miles in Canada: subscribing to a credit card, transferring points from a partner program, flying with Air France, KLM, or a member of the SkyTeam alliance, or spending with commercial partners.
Flying Blue Credit Card in Canada
Since October 2022, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® has been available in Canada. Issued by Brim Financial, it allows you to earn Flying Blue Miles directly on every purchase.
| Expenses | Earning Rate |
|---|---|
| Air France and KLM Tickets (Flying Blue members) | 5 Miles per euro spent (in addition to regular Miles) |
| Restaurants and Bars | 2 Miles per dollar |
| Everything else | 1 Mile per Dollar |
| BRIM Commercial Partners | Up to 30 Miles per dollar |
In addition to extending the validity of your Miles with each purchase, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® offers you 30 XP per year, which facilitates obtaining or renewing a Flying Blue status.
- Annual fee
- $0 $132No annual fee the first year
- No annual fee the first year
- Our valuation
- $132Milesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueAnnual fee rebated$132Total$132Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueAnnual fee rebated$132Total$132Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- Welcome offer
- First Year Annual Fee Rebate
- $132 annual fee rebated
on Brim's website
Flying Blue Card in the United States
In the United States, in partnership with Bank of America, Air France offers the Air France KLM Visa Signature Card (formerly World Elite Mastercard, converted to Visa in March 2026). This card generally offers a welcome bonus of 25,000 to 50,000 Flying Blue Miles, for an annual fee of $89 US.
- 3 Miles per dollar: on Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam flights
- 1.5 Miles per dollar: on all other purchases
- 5,000 Miles: annually upon renewal
- 60 XP in the first year: 20 XP in subsequent years, plus an additional 40 XP if you spend US$25,000
- No foreign transaction fees: for transactions in foreign currencies
Transfer points into Flying Blue Miles
In Canada
Since January 3, 2026, American Express Membership Rewards cards allow you to transfer your points to Flying Blue Miles at a ratio of 1,000 Membership Rewards points = 1,000 Flying Blue Miles. This is the fastest method to accumulate a large number of Miles in Canada.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $191.88 | |||
| $799 | |||
| $799 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $199 |
You can also transfer Marriott Bonvoy points into Flying Blue Miles at a ratio of 3 Marriott Bonvoy points = 1 Mile. By transferring in increments of 60,000 points, you receive a 5,000-Mile bonus, meaning 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points = 25,000 Flying Blue Miles.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | |||
| $120 |
In the United States
In the United States, Flying Blue is a transfer partner of all major flexible points programs. Here are the transfer ratios:
| Program | Transfer Ratio |
|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1:1 |
| Chase Ultimate Rewards | 1:1 |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 |
| Citibank ThankYou Rewards | 1:1 |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 |
| Wells Fargo Go Far Rewards | 1:1 |
| Brex Cash | 3:2 |
| HSBC Rewards | 1,25:1 |
Transfers from US programs are generally instantaneous, while transfers from American Express Canada take approximately 2-3 days.
« >Consult the best Flying Blue credit cards in the United States on Milesopedia USA.
Flying with Air France, KLM, or a partner
You earn Flying Blue Miles by flying with Air France, KLM, and any partner airline or member of the SkyTeam alliance.
Air France and KLM
On Air France and KLM flights, the number of Miles accumulated depends on the ticket price (excluding taxes and fuel surcharges) and your status in the program:
| Status | Earning |
|---|---|
| Explorer | 4 Miles/euro spent |
| Silver | 6 Miles/euro spent |
| Gold | 7 Miles/euro spent |
| Platinum | 8 Miles/euro spent |
| Ultimate | 9 Miles/euro spent |
All ancillary expenses also allow you to earn Miles: seat selection, purchase of an additional baggage allowance, selection of an à la carte menu, and purchase of an upgrade. This method favors travelers paying full-fare tickets, especially those traveling in Business or La Première.
Partner companies
For other SkyTeam member airlines, the number of Miles accumulated depends on the booking class, the distance traveled, and the contract between Air France-KLM and its partners.
In the Economy cabin, you could receive up to 50% of your ticket price in Miles, depending on the partner. In premium cabins, this rate can climb to 150%. Here is an example of the earning chart for international flights operated by Delta Air Lines:
| Cabin | Earning rate |
|---|---|
| First | 300 % |
| Business (Delta One) | J, C: 200%; D: 175%; I: 150%; Z: 100% |
| Premium Economy (Delta Premium Select) | P: 125%; A: 100%; G: 75%. |
| Economy | (Comfort+) W: 100%, S: 75%; (Main Cabin) Y, B: 100%; M, H: 75%; Q, K, L: 50%; U, T, X, V: 25%; (Basic Economy) E: 20% |
Spending with partners
Beyond airlines, Flying Blue partners with hotels, car rental agencies, and various businesses.
Partner Hotels
Accor Live Limitless is one of Flying Blue’s preferred partners. Thanks to Miles+Points, you can convert your Reward points into Flying Blue Miles, and vice versa. In addition to Accor, Flying Blue partners with Booking.com, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Best Western Rewards, IHG Rewards, World of Hyatt, Radisson Hotel Group, Shangri-La, Choice Privileges, YOTEL, Golden Tulip, Dorint Suisse, and WorldHotels.
Car rentals
You can earn Miles by renting a car from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, or Thrifty.
Shop for Miles
Flying Blue offers an online shopping portal offering Miles for every purchase with partners like Apple, Nike, Sephora, and more.
The process is similar to other online shopping portals: log in to the portal, choose the merchant, and click on the corresponding link to finalize your purchase.
Flying Blue Miles Redemption
Buy award tickets
The best way to use your Miles is to book flight tickets with Air France, Transavia, or any member airline of the SkyTeam alliance, including Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, ITA Airways, China Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines.
Unlike other airline programs, Flying Blue uses dynamic pricing. Prices vary according to dates, seasons, and destinations. The more you travel in premium cabins, the higher the airport taxes and additional cash fees will be.
Examples of Air France and KLM fares
For a one-way trip between Paris and Montreal in the Economy cabin, fares start around 20,000 Miles and 113 euros. In the Premium Economy cabin, expect approximately 35,000 Miles and 175 euros.
It is sometimes possible to find flights in the Business cabin at a fare similar to Premium Economy. Our editorial team found a one-way Paris-Montreal flight in Business for 37,000 Miles and 307 euros. Dynamic pricing can therefore work in your favor if you remain flexible with your dates.
Partner companies
You can also book WestJet flights with your Miles. For example, a one-way Montreal-Los Angeles flight costs about 14,500 Miles and 99 dollars. For Montreal-Honolulu with WestJet, expect approximately 17,500 Flying Blue Miles and 112 dollars.
Flying Blue Promo Reward Tickets
The most profitable strategy for using your Miles is to take advantage of Flying Blue Promo Rewards. These tickets, offered in limited numbers at the beginning of each month, allow for savings of 25% to 50% on the number of Miles normally required.
For example, a one-way trip between Nice and Montreal in Economy can drop to 7,500 Miles and 150 euros during a promotion. Combined with a 25% transfer bonus from American Express, this strategy significantly reduces the cost of a transatlantic flight.
Upgrades
After check-in opens, upgrades are available online, at the airport, and on board. They are payable in Miles, cash, or a combination of both.
To find out the cost of an upgrade, consult your reservation on the Air France website and click on « Upgrade with Miles. » Although Flying Blue does not publish an official chart, the value of Miles for an upgrade is between 0.4 and 0.9 cents depending on the flight.
Flying in the La Première cabin
The La Première cabin is the most exclusive from Air France. To treat yourself to an upgrade with Miles, you must hold Platinum or Ultimate status in the Flying Blue program. Gold status holders can also purchase an upgrade, but only by paying in cash.
In-flight options payable in Miles
You can use your Flying Blue Miles for various in-flight options with Air France:
- Additional baggage: From 3,000 Flying Blue Miles
- Seat selection: From 2,000 Flying Blue Miles
- Premium menu on board: From 2,700 Flying Blue Miles
- Access to Air France KLM or SkyTeam lounges: From 6,000 Flying Blue Miles
Free stopover on rewards
Flying Blue allows you to add a free stopover of up to one year on any reward reservation, across all partner airlines. For example, you could fly Toronto-Amsterdam-Nairobi for 95,000 Miles with an extended stopover in Amsterdam. To take advantage of this, you must book by phone through the Flying Blue contact center.
Expiry of Flying Blue Miles
As of May 4, 2026, Flying Blue is simplifying its expiration policy. Any qualifying activity (flight, purchase with a partner, points transfer, car rental, hotel stay) will extend your entire Miles balance by 24 months. Previously, rules varied depending on the source of the Miles, which created confusion.
Miles never expire for Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Ultimate members, nor for holders of a co-branded Flying Blue credit card, children under 18, or Flying Blue Extra subscribers.
Status
The Flying Blue program has five status levels: Explorer, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Ultimate. To move up, you must accumulate Experience Points (XP) by flying with Air France, KLM, Transavia, SkyTeam airlines, and certain partner airlines.
XP scale and validity
| Status | Experience Points required |
|---|---|
| Explorer | 0 |
| Silver | 100 XP |
| Gold | 100 XP + 180 XP |
| Platinum | 100 XP + 180 XP + 300 XP |
| Ultimate | 900 UXP |
Explorer status is offered upon registration. You then have 12 months to earn enough XP to reach the next status level. At the end of this period, your XP counter resets to zero. Statuses remain valid for 12 months. If you do not accumulate enough XP the following year, you lose your status.
For Ultimate status, the chart is different: rather than accumulating XP, passengers must accumulate UXP by flying on flights marketed by Air France and KLM, or by purchasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
XP gain per flight
XP gain varies according to the type of flight (domestic, medium-haul, or long-haul) and the travel cabin:
| XP | Domestic | Medium (less than 2,000 miles) | Long 1 (2,000-3,500 miles) | Long 2 (3,500-5,000 miles) | Long 3 (more than 5,000 miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Premium Economy | 4 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Business | 6 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 36 |
| First | 10 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
Benefits of Gold status
Apart from Platinum and Ultimate statuses, reserved for very frequent business travelers, Gold status offers the most interesting benefits:
- Earn 7 Miles: for every euro spent
- Access to SkyTeam lounges: worldwide, with a guest, as well as Eurostar lounges with Train + Air
- Access to SkyPriority: priority check-in, boarding, and baggage delivery
- Free seat selection: standard seat and Seat options free of charge 72 hours before departure
- Additional checked bag: offered on all SkyTeam flights
- Booking in First Class: possibility to book a ticket in the La Première cabin
XP via credit cards
Subscribing to a co-branded bank card is one of the most advantageous ways to boost your XP. In Canada, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® offers 30 XP per year. For US residents, the new Air France KLM Visa Signature Card offers 60 XP the first year, 20 XP thereafter, plus 40 XP if you spend $25,000 US.
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Flying Blue Sweet Spots
Flying Blue offers several high-value redemption opportunities for Canadians. Here are the sweet spots to know:
- Monthly Promo Rewards: Published on the first Monday of each month, with 25% to 50% discounts on specific Air France and KLM routes
- Transatlantic Business from 50,000 Miles: Starting price for a one-way flight between Canada and Europe in Business Class
- North Africa at the same price as Europe: Thanks to a peculiarity of the fare chart, Tunisia and Morocco cost the same number of Miles as European destinations
- Delta without surcharges: Delta flights booked via Flying Blue do not incur fuel surcharges, unlike Air France and KLM
- WestJet for domestic flights: Competitive Economy fares for domestic and US flights
- Free stopover: Visit two cities for the price of one award ticket, available on all partner airlines
Articles on Flying Blue
Flying Blue – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Blue?
Flying Blue is the Air France-KLM loyalty program. It allows travelers to earn Miles and use them to obtain award tickets, upgrades, items from the Flying Blue Store, or hotel stays. Membership is free.
How much is a Flying Blue Mile worth?
The value of a Flying Blue Mile varies depending on its use. On average, a Mile is worth approximately 1.6 cents CAD when used to book an award ticket. However, during promotions (Promo Rewards), the value can increase to over 3 cents per Mile.
Is Flying Blue free?
Yes, membership of Flying Blue is completely free. Upon registration, you receive Explorer status, which grants access to the program’s basic features and promotional offers.
Do Flying Blue Miles expire?
As of May 4, 2026, any eligible activity (flight, partner purchase, point transfer) extends your entire balance by 24 months. Miles for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Ultimate members never expire, nor do those of Flying Blue co-branded cardholders.
How to transfer points to Flying Blue in Canada?
Since January 2026, American Express Membership Rewards cards allow you to transfer your points at a 1:1 ratio. Transfers take approximately 2-3 days. You can also transfer Marriott Bonvoy points at a 3:1 ratio (with a 5,000 Mile bonus for every 60,000 points).
How do I access my Flying Blue account?
Go to the Flying Blue website and enter your membership number. Your number can be found in emails sent by Flying Blue (top right) or in your personal space after logging in.
How can I contact Flying Blue?
You can contact Flying Blue via the website or by phone at +33 9 69 39 36 54 (from 8 AM to 10 PM). For North American residents, the number is +1 800 375-8723.
Which airlines are Flying Blue partners?
Flying Blue has over 35 partner airlines, including all SkyTeam alliance members (Delta, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, etc.), as well as WestJet, Etihad Airways, and Japan Airlines. The program also collaborates with hotel chains, car rental companies, and online shopping portals.
Which credit card to choose for Flying Blue in Canada?
Two main options exist. The Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® ($132 annual fee) directly accumulates Flying Blue Miles. American Express Membership Rewards cards, such as the Cobalt Card, allow you to accumulate points transferable to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio, often with higher daily earning rates.
What is Flying Blue Extra?
Flying Blue Extra is a paid subscription (starting from 379 euros per year) that offers exclusive benefits: Miles that never expire, early access to Promo Rewards, additional discounts on award tickets, and bonus XP. This program is for frequent travelers who want to maximize the value of their Miles.
Point values
| Redemption type | ¢ / point | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| otherdefault | 1.60 | medium |
| transfer_flight_f | 2.20 | medium |
| transfer_flight_j | 1.80 | medium |
| transfer_flight_y | 1.20 | medium |
Cards that earn in this program
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- Annual fee
- $0 $132No annual fee the first year
- No annual fee the first year
- Our valuation
- $132Milesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueAnnual fee rebated$132Total$132Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueAnnual fee rebated$132Total$132Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- Welcome offer
- First Year Annual Fee Rebate
- $132 annual fee rebated
on Brim's website
- Features
- Issuer
- Brim
- Network
- Program
- Flying Blue
- Fees and terms
- Annual Fee
- $132/yr
- Min. annual income
- $80,000+
- Rewards
- Rate
- Restaurants
- 2x
