January 3, 2026

Use Star Alliance Miles (or CC Points) for Business Class from Miami to Lisbon

Option 1
Option 2
Pay with
Miles
Cash
Normally
310000
$
3830
Now
100000
$
1766
Save
210000
$
2064

For up to one traveler (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up $2,064/54% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 210,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express' points-to-miles transfer partnership with All Nippon Airways: Miami to Lisbon’s normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner All Nippon Airways miles the cost can be as low as 100,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.33¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 100% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through December 17, 2025.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on TAP Portugal’s Miami to Lisbon route is $3,830 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $1,766 r/t (includes about $166 in award tax), a savings of $2,064 (54%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Miami) AND/OR flights from the destination (Lisbon) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

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No miles? No problem:

For up to one traveler (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up $2,064/54% if you don’t have any miles and want to pay in cash or 210,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.

Sample Savings via American Express' points-to-miles transfer partnership with All Nippon Airways: Miami to Lisbon’s normal/everyday price can often be 310,000 when using United miles but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner All Nippon Airways miles the cost can be as low as 100,000 miles.

NO MILES? NO PROBLEM

Air Canada is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.33¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 100% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through December 17, 2025.

More Info on Air Canada Promotion.

SAMPLE SAVINGS FROM U.S. TO Europe IN Business Class:

The published Business Class fare on TAP Portugal’s Miami to Lisbon route is $3,830 r/t; through the Air Canada purchase strategy, you can pay $1,766 r/t (includes about $166 in award tax), a savings of $2,064 (54%).

New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.

More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Miami) AND/OR flights from the destination (Lisbon) to Europe.

More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points).

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