Booking international flights with miles transfers
Last updated April 23, 2025
International flights often provide some of the highest redemption values when booking with international airline loyalty programs. Airlines also frequently charge fewer miles for their partner award seats than they do for their own flights, making it possible to book long-haul business and first-class seats for a fraction of the miles you'd need with the airline's own program.
1. Booking Star Alliance Flights with Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles
Why It’s Valuable
Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles offers some of the best redemption rates for Star Alliance flights, often requiring fewer miles than booking directly with United MileagePlus or Lufthansa Miles & More.
Steps to Book
- Search on the Rove Miles Platform
- Use the "Search Flights" tool to find international flights operated by United, Lufthansa, ANA, and other Star Alliance carriers.
- Compare Partner Availability
- Our platform will show available flights through Turkish Airlines' program, often at a better rate than booking directly with other Star Alliance airlines.
- Book Through Rove
- Once you’ve selected your flight, complete your booking by transferring your Rove Miles to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles and redeeming on their website.
2. Booking Qatar Airways and Oneworld Flights with Qatar Privilege Club
Why It’s Valuable
Qatar Airways’ Qsuite is one of the best business class experiences in the world. Booking through Qatar Privilege Club can provide lower redemption rates than booking directly with American Airlines AAdvantage or British Airways Avios.
Steps to Book
- Search on Rove’s Flight Search Tool
- Look for Qatar Airways flights on key international routes.
- Compare Rove Miles vs. Direct Bookings
- Qatar Privilege Club often has better award rates than British Airways Avios for long-haul flights.
- Transfer and Redeem
- Once you’ve chosen a flight, transfer your Rove Miles to Qatar Privilege Club and book your seat directly on their website.
3. Booking SkyTeam Flights with Flying Blue (Air France-KLM)
Why It’s Often the Best Value
- Flying Blue offers some of the lowest award rates for transatlantic flights, including promotional deals that can significantly reduce the mileage required.
- Business class flights from the U.S. to Europe can be as low as 60,000 Flying Blue miles one-way.
Steps to Book
- Search for Flights on Rove
- Enter your international route details to find Air France and KLM flights.
- Compare Rates
- Flying Blue often provides lower mileage costs for business class redemptions than Delta SkyMiles.
- Transfer and Complete Booking
- Initiate a transfer of Rove Miles to Flying Blue, then complete your booking on the Air France-KLM website.
Maximizing Your Rove Miles for International Flights
- Look for Sweet Spots: Certain international routes have significantly lower redemption rates depending on the airline partner.
- Check Partner Availability Early: Long-haul business class seats on top airlines get booked quickly.
- Compare Partner Redemptions: Booking through a partner airline often requires fewer miles than booking directly with the airline operating the flight.
- Plan Ahead: Some programs, like Flying Blue, release award space at set intervals, making it easier to snag the best deals.
Final Thoughts
Rove Miles makes booking international award flights simple and cost-effective. By leveraging airline partners, you can unlock exceptional value, flying business or first class for a fraction of the cash cost. Start searching today and maximize your miles for your next international adventure!