Sell Lufthansa Miles

Updated June 2026

Sell Lufthansa Miles & More for Cash

Got Lufthansa Miles & More sitting unused in your account? Whether you earned them through Lufthansa flights, Star Alliance partners, or the Miles & More credit card, those miles are worth real money. At The Miles Market, we buy Lufthansa miles for cash: fast, secure, and with same-day payment. Don’t let three years of accrued rewards expire for nothing.

What Is the Lufthansa Miles & More Program?

Miles & More is Lufthansa’s frequent flyer program and the largest airline loyalty program in Europe, with over 25 million members. Launched in 1993, it covers not just Lufthansa flights but the entire Lufthansa Group, including SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, plus 27 Star Alliance partner airlines.

Members earn miles by flying with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, or Eurowings; flying with any of the 27 Star Alliance partner airlines including United, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, and Turkish Airlines; spending on the Miles & More credit card; and through hotel stays, car rentals, and everyday purchases with program partners.

Miles & More has four membership tiers. The base level is Miles & More Member, where miles are valid for 36 months. Frequent Traveller status requires 35,000 status miles per calendar year and miles do not expire. Senator status requires 100,000 status miles over two years, miles do not expire, and lounge access is included. HON Circle is Lufthansa’s most exclusive tier, requiring 600,000 HON Circle Miles over two years.

Important note for standard members: All miles expire after 36 months regardless of account activity. If you are not actively flying, your miles have a hard expiration clock running.

Why Sell Your Lufthansa Miles & More?

Beat the 36-Month Expiration Clock

Standard Miles & More members face a hard 36-month expiration on all miles. Unlike some loyalty programs that reset the clock with any account activity, Lufthansa miles expire based on when they were earned, not when you last used your account. If you earned 100,000 miles three years ago and have not used them, they are gone. Selling converts them into guaranteed cash before the deadline.

Award Availability Has Shrunk

Lufthansa significantly cut the number of award seats available to loyalty members, a trend that started in 2017 and has continued. Premium cabin award availability on popular routes is extremely limited, often requiring bookings 11 months in advance. If you are not planning far ahead or your schedule is unpredictable, miles you intended to use for a business class upgrade often go to waste.

High Fuel Surcharges Eat Into Award Value

Lufthansa is one of the airlines that passes fuel surcharges onto award ticket redemptions. A “free” transatlantic business class flight can still cost hundreds of dollars in fees and surcharges. On some routes, the surcharge bill makes an award redemption barely more valuable than buying a discounted cash ticket. Selling your miles often returns more net value than a redemption with fees attached.

Your Travel Patterns Changed

Many Miles & More members accumulated miles during heavy business travel years that no longer reflect their current lifestyle. If you are flying less, switching to a different alliance, or simply prefer cash flexibility, selling is the smarter outcome.

Protect Against Future Devaluations

Lufthansa controls the value of its miles. Award pricing can change, and historically when it does, it moves in one direction. Selling now locks in today’s market rate.

How to Sell Your Lufthansa Miles & More: Our Process

Step 1: Get Your Free Quote

Fill in our short form with your Miles & More account details and total balance. We’ll send you a personalized cash offer based on real-time market rates. No obligation, no pressure.

Step 2: Accept and Verify

Happy with the quote? We’ll ask you to securely submit your Miles & More login credentials through our encrypted form. We access your account only to verify the balance and process the transfer.

Step 3: Get Paid Same Day

Payment is sent before we use the miles, often within a few hours of verification. You don’t wait for a buyer. We pay upfront via PayPal, bank transfer, or Zelle.

Step 4: We Handle the Transfer

Once payment clears, we complete the miles transfer on our side. No follow-up required from you.

How Much Are Lufthansa Miles & More Worth?

The current market rate for Lufthansa Miles & More typically ranges from 0.8 to 1.2 cents per mile, depending on your total miles balance, your membership tier (standard, Frequent Traveller, Senator, or HON Circle), account history and how miles were earned, and current market demand.

Here are estimated cash values at current rates: 60,000 miles are worth approximately $480 to $720; 100,000 miles are worth approximately $800 to $1,200; 200,000 miles are worth approximately $1,600 to $2,400; and 500,000 miles are worth approximately $4,000 to $6,000.

Accounts with 60,000 miles or above are guaranteed our maximum rate. Submit a free quote for your exact offer. It takes under a minute.

Is It Safe to Sell Your Lufthansa Miles & More?

Selling through a reputable, established broker is the safest route. While Lufthansa’s Miles & More terms of service discourage mile resale, there is no law prohibiting it.

At The Miles Market, encrypted submission forms protect your login credentials. Payment is sent before we access or use your miles, always. Login credentials are deleted after the transfer is complete. No third parties are involved; we handle everything in-house. We have served over 50,000 clients since 2013 with a 4.7 Trustpilot rating and more than 1,000 five-star reviews.

Who Sells Their Lufthansa Miles & More?

Most sellers fall into one of these categories: standard members facing the 36-month expiration on miles they won’t realistically use; former frequent flyers who accumulated miles during heavy travel years and are now flying less; business travelers switching to a different airline alliance; Star Alliance flyers who credited miles to Miles & More but primarily fly other carriers; Miles & More credit card holders sitting on a large accumulated balance from everyday spending; and anyone frustrated with award availability, fuel surcharges, or the complexity of premium redemptions. If you also hold United miles, Singapore Airlines miles, or Turkish Airlines miles earned through Star Alliance flights, we buy those too.

Why Choose The Miles Market?

We have been buying Lufthansa miles and airline miles since 2013. We offer same-day payments and never hold your money while finding a buyer. Our rates are transparent and competitive with no hidden fees and no bait-and-switch. Transactions are encrypted and secure; your credentials are protected and never stored. Our proven track record includes 50,000+ clients, a 4.7 Trustpilot rating, and 1,000+ five-star reviews. A real in-house team handles your transaction, not an automated system. Payment is available via PayPal, bank transfer, or Zelle.

Alternatives to Selling Your Lufthansa Miles & More

Not ready to sell? Here is an honest look at your options. You can redeem for flights, which delivers the best value on long-haul premium cabin bookings if you can secure award availability 11 months out, though fuel surcharges still apply on Lufthansa-operated flights. You can upgrade to a higher cabin, as Miles & More allows mileage upgrades on Lufthansa flights, but availability is limited and requires booking far in advance. You can attempt to transfer to a partner program, though Miles & More does not offer transfers to most third-party programs, which limits flexibility compared to other loyalty currencies. You can donate to charity, as Miles & More allows donations of miles to selected charities, though the value returned is typically lower than a cash sale. Or you can let them expire, which is the worst outcome for standard members: 36 months passes faster than expected. For members who won’t realistically use their miles before expiration, selling delivers more value than any of these alternatives.

Sell Your Lufthansa Miles & More Today

Ready to turn your miles into cash? The process takes minutes and payment arrives the same day. Submit your details and get a free, no-obligation quote.