Fly Business Class to Europe for Just 45K Points — Rare Air France/KLM Flying Blue Promo
If you have ever dreamed of flying business class to Europe without spending a fortune this is your chance.
Air France and KLM’s Flying Blue program is currently offering deeply discounted business class award flights to Paris and Amsterdam from just 45,000 miles one-way down from the usual 100K+ a massive 25 percent off.
Whether you are based in Montreal or Washington, D.C. or willing to book a cheap positioning flight this deal is too good to pass up. Let’s break it all down.
✈️ Deal Summary: Business Class to Europe from 45K Miles
Flying Blue’s latest monthly promo brings exceptional business class award availability for as low as 45,000 miles one-way to Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS) from:
- Montreal (YUL)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD)
🔥 Best Availability:
- August, October – January
- Top dates: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and peak winter season
- Flights operated by Air France and KLM
⚠️ This deal won’t last — we estimate it’ll be gone within 24–48 hours. Book ASAP!
🛫 Departure Cities & Pricing
| Departure | Destination | Airline | Price (One-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUL | AMS | KLM | 45,000 miles |
| YUL | CDG | Air France | 45,000 miles |
| IAD | AMS | KLM | 45,000 miles |
| IAD | CDG | Air France | 45,000 miles |
📅 Dates Available for 2+ Passengers
✅ Always confirm award space before transferring points.
🇨🇦 Montreal (YUL) → Amsterdam (AMS)
Outbound Dates:
Aug. 4, 7, 9–14, 16, 19–21, 24, 25
Oct. 23, 31
Nov. 17, 24, 28
Dec. 17, 24, 29, 31
Jan. 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 26
Return AMS → YUL:
Aug. 1, 7–9, 12–14, 16, 18–22, 25–30
Sep. 2, 5–6
Oct. 15, 17, 20, 22–24
Nov. 7, 10, 26, 28
Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 29, 31
Jan. 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28
🇨🇦 Montreal (YUL) → Paris (CDG)
Outbound Dates:
Aug. 2–14, 16, 18–19, 22–24, 27
Oct. 15, 23, 27–28
Nov. 9–10, 17, 23, 29
Dec. 5–8, 12–15, 24–25, 27, 29–31
Jan. 6–14, 18–21, 24–27
Return CDG → YUL:
Aug. 3, 6, 11–16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27–28, 30–31
Sep. 2–5, 11
Oct. 16, 22–24, 28–31
Nov. 7, 12, 14–15, 19, 21, 23, 25
Dec. 3–6, 9–13, 16–19, 22–25, 27, 29–31
Jan. 1, 7–8, 13, 15–17, 19–24, 26–27
🇺🇸Washington, D.C. (IAD) → Amsterdam (AMS)
Outbound Dates:
Aug. 9, 20
Oct. 23, 29
Nov. 10
Dec. 24, 29, 31
Jan. 5, 10, 12, 19, 26–27
Return AMS → IAD:
Aug. 20, 29
Sep. 5
Oct. 24, 28–29
Nov. 5–6, 12–13, 15, 19, 27
Dec. 3, 9, 12–20, 23–27, 29–30
Jan. 1, 8, 10, 12–13, 15, 17, 19, 26
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C. (IAD) → Paris (CDG)
Outbound Dates:
Aug. 2, 11, 17, 19, 24–25
Oct. 3, 24, 27
Nov. 3
Dec. 31
Jan. 2, 5–7, 9, 11, 13, 25–27
Return CDG → IAD:
Aug. 15–16, 18–20, 25–29
Sep. 3–4
Oct. 1, 28
Nov. 12–13
Dec. 3, 9–12, 14, 17, 19, 24–25, 29
Jan. 14–15, 23
🛩️ Aircraft Details
✈️ Air France
- Most flights feature older business class seats with direct aisle access (still very solid!)
- Some routes on the A350 feature suites with privacy doors — look for 14 rows of business class on the seat map.
✈️ KLM
- Operates older A330 aircraft with a 2-2-2 layout.
- Pro tip: choose middle seats for guaranteed aisle access.
🧳 What’s Included
- Lie-flat business class seats
- Business class meals and champagne
- Seat selection
- Priority boarding and check-in
- Lounge access
- 2 checked bags included
💡 Thrifty Tips
Tip #1:
Want to go beyond Paris or Amsterdam? You can add a stop in Barcelona, Rome, Zurich, and more — often for the same number of miles. Use the multi-city feature or call to add a stopover.
Tip #2:
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💳 How to Book and Earn Points Fast
Flying Blue miles can be transferred from Amex Membership Rewards
Transfers are usually instant. However, if you have just created a Flying Blue account transfers may be delayed.
Booking Steps:
- Create a Flying Blue account.
- Log in at Air France or KLM.
- Select “Book with Miles” and search flights (we recommend one-way at a time).
- Choose “Business” cabin.
- Confirm availability and transfer points.
⚠️ Air France’s flexible calendar can be glitchy. Try switching browsers, using the KLM site, or booking via the app. Still stuck? Call Flying Blue at 1-800-375-8723.
💸 Taxes and Fees
- One-way taxes: approximately $240 USD
- Round-trip to AMS: approximately $625 USD
- Round-trip to CDG: approximately $735 USD
🏨 Hotel Recommendations
Pair your flights with these top hotel redemptions:
- Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme – 35,000–45,000 Hyatt points per night
- Le Metropolitan, Paris Tour Eiffel – 77,000–89,000 Marriott points per night
- Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht – 25,000–35,000 Hyatt points per night
- InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam – from 71,000 IHG points per night
🛫 Change and Cancellation Policies
Flying Blue charges approximately $75 USD for changes or cancellations.
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