Miles & More Mileage Bargains for July 2026: Round-Trip Flights to Europe Starting at 25k Miles

Miles & More is the loyalty program for Lufthansa and several other airlines in the Lufthansa Group. And each month, the program offers what it calls Mileage Bargains, giving travelers the chance to book discounted round-trip award tickets for about half the usual mileage.

In July 2026, travelers can take advantage of three bargains from a single U.S. gateway, with discounted awards available in economy, premium economy, and business class.

If that number seems small, you're on to something. Back in the day, there were often more than a hundred bargains available each month. That number shrank significantly once Miles & More switched to dynamic pricing and returned its Mileage Bargains program after a short hiatus.

Wondering what deals are available this month? Here's what you need to know and what you might consider booking instead.

What Is Miles & More Mileage Bargains?

Miles & More Mileage Bargains — also referred to as Lufthansa Mileage Bargains — offer discounted award flights on select routes, sometimes by over 50%. Miles & More offers discounts on economy, premium economy, and business class awards, depending on the route.

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These monthly discounts apply to specific origin and destination pairs. Travelers can filter available routes by origin, destination, cabin, airline, and other criteria.

And although dynamic pricing throws a wrench into things, you can book awards from North America to destinations in Europe starting at the following rates (plus taxes and fees).

• 25,000 miles round-trip in economy class.
• 42,000 miles round-trip in premium economy.
• 61,000 miles round-trip in business class.

Related: Cheapest Business Class Flights to Europe Using Miles

Miles & More Mileage Bargains Key Details

• Miles & More Mileage Bargains must be booked online.
• Mileage Bargains must be booked as round-trip flights.
• You can't rebook or refund Mileage Bargain awards.
• Tickets require a minimum stay of one day.
• You must have at least 7,000 Miles & More miles in your account to search for Mileage Bargains awards online. However, you can call to check award pricing even if you have no miles in your account.
• Book select award flights by July 31, 2026, to enjoy promotional pricing.
• Most eligible travel dates run through November 30, 2026, though they vary by route.

Miles & More Mileage Bargains Examples for July 2026

If you remember the heyday of Miles & More Mileage Bargains, with hundreds of eligible routes across business, premium economy, and economy class, we’re sad to report that the July 2026 offers are, well, underwhelming by comparison.

This month, travelers can book round-trip awards between New York (JFK) and Brussels (BRU) on Brussels Airlines at the following rates:

• Round-trip economy for 25,000 miles
• Round-trip premium economy for 42,000 miles
• Round-trip business class for 61,000 miles

For each bargain, the travel window spans between October 15 and November 30, 2026.

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Cheap alternatives to Miles & More Mileage Bargains

Not sold on the short list above? There are cheaper alternatives for getting to Europe with fewer miles, some of which cost even less than the lowest Mileage Bargain rates.

You don’t have to believe it, but Miles & More sometimes charges as few as 88 miles (not a typo!) for one-way flights from the U.S. to Europe, plus taxes and fees. That means you could book something like Lufthansa economy from Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) for 88 miles plus a couple hundred in taxes and fees.

Cheap mileage awards like this are one of the biggest upsides of the program’s shift to dynamic pricing.

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Business class is more expensive, starting at around 49,000 miles per way through Miles & More. These aren’t Mileage Bargain rates, but they can still offer decent value. The catch is that taxes and fees are often very steep. That said, there’s a workaround: You can redeem more miles on certain flights to reduce your out-of-pocket cost.

For example, you could book Toronto (YYZ) to Warsaw (WAW) via Frankfurt (FRA) in Lufthansa business class for 48,600 miles plus about $1,000 in taxes and fees (ouch) or opt for LOT Polish Airlines business class and fly direct for 62,500 miles plus about $116. In this case, redeeming more miles could be well worth it.

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Earning Miles & More Miles

Earning Miles & More miles is now a little easier than it used to be. In November 2025, the program became a 1:1 transfer partner of Rove. This is a big deal, as there aren't many other ways to earn Miles & More miles.

If you're short on Rove miles, remember that you can always apply for the Miles & More^® World Elite Mastercard^®. This $89-annual-fee card comes with an 50,000-mile sign-up bonus after spending $3,000 on purchases and pay the annual fee, both within the first 90 days.

Not a Rove member yet? Sign up for free and earn bonus miles when you sign up through AwardWallet's link!

You can also buy Miles & More miles (sometimes with a bonus or discount) to top off your account with Miles & More miles. Alternatively, you can sign up for ASmallWorld Prestige membership to get a couple hundred thousand Miles & More miles in one fell swoop.

If you need to combine forces with a “player 2“, the Miles & More program supports mileage pooling for families.

Related: Do Lufthansa Miles & More Miles Expire?

Our Take

Miles & More Mileage Bargains offer deep discounts on flights across a variety of routes, airlines, and cabin classes. Occasionally, these discounts include routes from the U.S. to Europe, and we’re happy to report that July 2026 is one of those now rare months.

Just note that the booking window ends on July 31, 2026, and the travel window varies depending on the airline and cabin you book.

Most importantly, these awards are non-changeable and non-refundable, so you should be certain of your plans before booking. While mileage requirements can be significantly lower than standard rates, taxes and fees aren’t discounted and can add up quickly, even in economy.