Flying Blue: Promo Rewards for October 2026
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Each month, Air France-KLM unveils a new wave of Flying Blue Promo Rewards: discounted award tickets offering up to 25% off in Miles. The October 2026 selection is now live: you can book throughout October and travel until March 31, 2027. For Canadian travellers, it’s one of the easiest ways to cross the Atlantic at a lower Miles cost.
Good news this month: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary all get direct access in economy class at 18,750 Miles, with no repositioning required. Vancouver is included at the same rate for Flying Blue Extra subscribers. Since September 8, 2026, the Promo price shown is the Light fare, which has no checked bag in Economy. Below, we explain what that changes, how to reposition from a U.S. gateway, and how to boost your Miles balance via transfers from American Express Membership Rewards. To ensure you don’t miss any monthly updates, subscribe to our newsletter.
Are you in France? Also discover the value of Flying Blue Miles and Promo Rewards on the French side on Milesopedia France.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards: what are they?
Promo Rewards are a monthly promotion from the Flying Blue program, the loyalty program shared by Air France, KLM, Transavia, Aircalin, Kenya Airways, and TAROM. Air France-KLM offers a selection of cities to and from Europe with a discount of up to 25% off the standard Miles rate.
New Promo award tickets go on sale on the first day of each month. For the October 2026 promotion, you can book throughout October and travel until March 31, 2027, subject to availability. That window covers late fall, the holidays and March Break.
Destinations and Miles Rates
Promo Rewards cover both short- and medium-haul routes within Europe and long-haul routes to/from Europe. As of October 1, 2026, the selection includes 54 offers, 34 of them long-haul and 16 reserved for Flying Blue Extra subscribers.
Long-haul from North America
This month, four Canadian cities are open to all members in economy class: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary. Long-haul rates apply to flights to or from Europe operated by Air France and KLM, including a connection within Europe via Paris or Amsterdam. Several U.S. gateways round out the list (see the repositioning strategy below).
| City | Airline | Class | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | Air France | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Ottawa | Air France | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Toronto | KLM | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Calgary | KLM | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Boston | KLM | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Houston | Air France | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Raleigh-Durham | Air France | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Chicago | KLM | Premium | 30,000 Miles |
| Miami | Air France | Premium | 30,000 Miles |
| Las Vegas | Air France | Premium | 30,000 Miles |
| Austin | KLM | Premium | 30,000 Miles |
| Seattle | Air France | Business | 45,000 Miles |
Extra Exclusive Destinations (Long-haul)
Reserved for Flying Blue Extra subscribers, these additional destinations expand the choices available. Eleven long-haul destinations are Extra Exclusive this month. Two matter most for Canadians: Vancouver in economy at 18,750 Miles and New York in Premium at 30,000 Miles.
| City | Airline | Class | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | KLM | Economy | 18,750 Miles |
| Fort-de-France | Air France | Economy | 22,500 Miles |
| Fortaleza | Air France | Economy | 22,500 Miles |
| Nairobi | Air France | Economy | 22,500 Miles |
| New York | Air France | Premium | 30,000 Miles |
| Antananarivo | Air France | Premium | 37,500 Miles |
| Lima | KLM | Premium | 37,500 Miles |
| Orlando | Air France | Business | 45,000 Miles |
| Cancún | Air France | Business | 45,000 Miles |
| Panama City | Air France | Business | 63,750 Miles |
| Libreville | Air France | Business | 63,750 Miles |
Short- and Medium-haul in Europe
Once in Europe, these intra-European flights can complete your itinerary for very few Miles. Economy starts at 6,000 Miles one-way and business class at 15,000 Miles.
- From Paris, 6,000 Miles in Economy: Casablanca, Oslo and Copenhagen
- From Amsterdam, 6,000 Miles in Economy: Dublin, Geneva and Vienna
- Business class at 15,000 Miles: Paris-Rome, Paris-Venice, Amsterdam-Budapest and Amsterdam-Lisbon
- Extra Exclusive: Milan, Helsinki and Porto from Paris and Edinburgh from Amsterdam at 6,000 Miles; Amsterdam-Nice in business class at 15,000 Miles
Strategies for Canadian Travelers
Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary get direct access at 18,750 Miles one-way in economy class this month, with no ground stopovers required. Vancouver is available through the Extra Exclusive offer at the same rate. For other Canadian cities like Halifax, Winnipeg or Quebec City, or for Vancouver without a subscription, two strategies allow you to take advantage of the promotion.
Strategy 1: Repositioning to the United States
Three U.S. gateways are open to all members in economy class at 18,750 Miles: Boston, Houston and Raleigh-Durham. Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas and Austin are at 30,000 Miles in Premium, and Seattle at 45,000 Miles in business class. You can buy a cheap round-trip ticket between your Canadian city and one of these cities, then board Air France or KLM using your Miles.
- Vancouver without an Extra subscription: Seattle is in this month’s wave, but only in business class at 45,000 Miles; in economy, Calgary is the closest Canadian gateway
- Miles savings: 18,750 Miles one-way in economy instead of 25,000 Miles without the discount
- Direct access without repositioning: travellers from Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto or Calgary need no connecting flight to the United States this month
Strategy 2: Monitor the coming months
Promo Rewards change every month. No Canadian city appeared in August, three were in September and five are back in October, so the selection shifts a lot from one wave to the next. If your trip isn’t urgent, waiting for the next monthly wave could pay off. To track new awards in real time, check our news page.
Booking examples (with numbers)
In the past, we observed this example at 7,500 Flying Blue Miles between Montreal and Paris on Air France:
To better understand the value of Promo Rewards, here are some concrete scenarios for October 2026, departing from Montreal, from Chicago in Premium, or in business class from Europe to Beijing.
Economy: Montreal-Paris
- Promotional rate: 18,750 Miles one-way, instead of 25,000 Miles without the discount
- Round-trip: 37,500 Miles, or 12,500 Miles saved, plus taxes and carrier surcharges paid in cash
- Who it’s for: travellers who already have around 40,000 Miles and want to leave without an extra transfer
Premium Economy: Chicago-Europe
- Promotional rate: 30,000 Miles one-way in Premium, instead of 40,000 Miles without the discount
- Round-trip: 60,000 Miles, or 20,000 Miles saved on the full trip
- Who it’s for: Ontario travellers willing to connect through Chicago for a more comfortable cabin on an overnight flight. No Canadian city is offered in Premium this month
Business: Europe-Beijing
- Promotional rate: 63,750 Miles one-way in business class to Beijing, instead of 85,000 Miles
- Round-trip: 127,500 Miles, or 42,500 Miles saved
- Who it’s for: travellers combining the promotion with a stay in Europe. Mexico City and Seattle drop to 45,000 Miles in business class, the lowest long-haul business rate of the month open to all members
How to earn Flying Blue miles in Canada
In Canada, several options allow you to quickly boost your Flying Blue balance. To learn more, check out our complete guide on how to earn Flying Blue Miles.
Transfer your Membership Rewards Points to Flying Blue Miles
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to Flying Blue at a 1,000 points = 1,000 Miles Flying Blue ratio. The transfer usually takes 24 to 48 hours but can be almost instantaneous. This is the fastest method to take advantage of a Promo Rewards offer that is closing soon.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $191.88 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $199 | |||
| $799 | |||
| $799 |
So, with a credit card like the American Express Cobalt Card™, you can earn the equivalent of up to 5 Flying Blue Miles per dollar spent.
- Annual fee
- $191.88
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$255Total$255Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $255
- Welcome offerGet 1,250 points after $750 in purchases per month for 12 months
- Up to 15,000 points
Apply Now
on American Express's website
Apply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).
However, there are many other American Express Membership Rewards credit cards from which you can convert your points into Flying Blue Miles.
Transfer your Marriott Bonvoy points to Flying Blue Miles
Second way to earn Flying Blue miles in Canada: American Express Marriott Bonvoy cards. You can transfer your Marriott Bonvoy points into airline miles including Flying Blue Miles at the ratio of 3 Marriott Bonvoy points = 1 Mile.
And if you transfer 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, you’ll earn 5,000 bonus Miles. Thus, 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points = 25,000 Flying Blue Miles.
The two Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards available in Canada are:
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $120 | |||
| $150 |
Get the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
Since 2022, the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard® has allowed users to earn Flying Blue Miles directly on everyday purchases. It is a direct and complementary option for Canadian travelers loyal to Air France and KLM.
| Expenses | Earning rate |
|---|---|
| Air France and KLM airline ticket (for Flying Blue members) | 5 miles per euro (in addition to regular miles earned according to Elite Status) |
| Restaurants and Bars | 2 Miles per dollar |
| Everything else | 1 Mile per Dollar |
| Some BRIM Business Partners | Up to 30 Miles per dollar |
With the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard®, you can earn Flying Blue Miles on all your purchases:
- 2 Miles per dollar on restaurant and bar purchases
- 1 Mile per dollar on all other purchases (including at Costco)
As an Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard cardholder, you get 30 XP every year, making it easier to qualify for Flying Blue status.
This card comes with extensive insurance coverage for your purchases and travel.
- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $132
- Our valuationMilesopedia 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.
- $132
- Welcome offer+ 60 XP
- 60 XP + First Year Annual Fee Rebate
Apply Now
on Brim's website
Buying Miles or Subscribing
Flying Blue regularly offers promotions on buying Miles. These offers are personalized: the discount or bonus shown depends on the account and only appears once you are logged in. The “Subscribe to Miles” program also lets you buy Miles at a fixed monthly rate. In both cases, compare the cost of a purchased Mile with what the Promo Reward actually saves you before reaching for your card.
Tips for Finding Flying Blue Flight Rewards
On the Air France KLM website, there’s a trick to know for searching over 30 days using your Flying Blue Miles: don’t enter anything in the date field!
This unlocks a hidden option: a 30-day flight reward calendar. As shown below:
You can then select the date with the best price in Flying Blue Miles and proceed with the booking.
Keep one thing in mind when you pay: in Economy and Premium, the Light fare, the one shown at the Promo price, does not include a checked bag. Your Flying Blue status still gives you its extra baggage allowance whichever fare you choose.
Mistakes to avoid when booking
Before finalizing your booking, keep in mind a few common pitfalls that can reduce the value of your award ticket.
- Underestimating taxes and surcharges: Air France-KLM charges high carrier surcharges. The exact amount appears on screen before payment, and it varies by cabin and connecting airport.
- Booking too late: availability is limited, especially during the holidays and March Break. The best dates often disappear within the first few days of the month.
- Taking the lowest price without reading the fare: the Light fare includes no checked bag in Economy or Premium and can’t be changed or refunded. Compare the three fares before you confirm.
- Forgetting flexibility: changes and refunds cost €70 on the Standard fare, are included with Flex and aren’t possible on Light, except for Platinum and Ultimate members. Lock in your dates before transferring your Miles.
- Ignoring the calendar search: on the Air France or KLM site, leaving the date field blank displays a 30-day calendar. This is the essential trick for spotting the cheapest dates in Miles.
Conclusion
The October 2026 Flying Blue Promo Rewards are much more generous than September’s for Canadian travellers: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary all start at 18,750 Miles in economy to Europe, with no repositioning. Vancouver follows at the same rate for Flying Blue Extra subscribers. Just remember that the Promo price is the Light fare, with no checked bag in Economy, and that you must book by the end of October for travel until March 31, 2027.
To go further, check out our ranking of the best credit cards for earning Flying Blue Miles in Canada. And before you leave, take a look at our best credit cards page to optimize your everyday spending.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards October 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Flying Blue Promo Reward?
A Promo Reward is a monthly offer from the Flying Blue program that provides discounted award tickets, requiring up to 25% fewer Miles on certain routes. These promotions apply to selected flights and are published every month.
Are there any Canadian cities in the October 2026 promotion?
Yes. Five Canadian cities are in the October 2026 selection, all in Economy Class at 18,750 Miles one-way to Europe. Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary are open to all members, while Vancouver is reserved for Flying Blue Extra subscribers. U.S. gateways open to all in economy include Boston, Houston and Raleigh-Durham.
Until when can I travel with an October 2026 Promo Reward?
You can book throughout October 2026 and travel until March 31, 2027, subject to availability. That covers the holidays and March Break.
How do I transfer points to Flying Blue from Canada?
In Canada, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards at a 1:1 ratio or Marriott Bonvoy points at a 3:1 ratio (with a 5,000-Mile bonus for every 60,000 points). Transfer times range from a few minutes to 48 hours.
Are taxes and surcharges included in the award ticket?
No. Miles cover the cost of the ticket, but airport taxes and carrier surcharges must be paid in cash. The amount varies by cabin, departure airport and connecting point in Europe; it is shown on screen before payment, so check it then.
Can I change or cancel a Promo Reward ticket?
It depends on the fare. Since September 8, 2026, the Light fare, the one shown at the Promo price, can’t be changed or refunded, except for Platinum and Ultimate members, who can do so free of charge. The Standard fare allows changes and refunds for €70, and the Flex fare includes them.
How do I find the best dates in Miles?
On the Air France or KLM website, do not fill in the date field during your search. This unlocks a 30-day award calendar that displays the Miles rate for each day, making it easy to select the cheapest date.
What is Flying Blue Extra?
Flying Blue Extra is a paid subscription program that provides access to exclusive Promo award tickets marked “Extra Exclusive.” In October 2026, it unlocks 16 additional offers, including Vancouver in Economy at 18,750 Miles and New York in Premium at 30,000 Miles. It’s worthwhile for frequent travellers who want to expand their choice of promotional destinations.
To go further with Flying Blue
To maximize your Flying Blue Miles earnings, consult our complete guide to the Flying Blue program as well as our ranking of the best credit cards for earning Flying Blue Miles in Canada. And if a Miles purchase promotion is currently available, take advantage of it through our guide to purchasing Flying Blue Miles with Air France.