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The Capital One to Air France/KLM Flying Blue 20% transfer bonus, and what it unlocks
From now through November 30, 2026, Capital One Miles is offering a 20% bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Here is the redemption Points Radar has verified as worth targeting with the bonus.
This transfer bonus targeted November 2026, which is still in progress, so the window could close any day. Confirm current terms with the issuer before moving points.
From now through November 30, 2026, Capital One Miles is transferring to Air France/KLM Flying Blue at a 20% bonus, so 1,000 Capital One points become 1,200 Flying Blue miles (our live transfer-bonus tracker, 2026-11-05; cross-checked against Frequent Miler). That moves the effective ratio to 1:1.2 for the window, valid through 11:59 PM Eastern on November 30, 2026 (our live transfer-bonus tracker, 2026-11-05; cross-checked against Frequent Miler).
What the bonus unlocks
| Redemption | Program | Award cost | Issuer points needed after bonus | Cash comparable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue Business Promo, Paris or Amsterdam | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 45,000 | 37,500 | $3,500 |
Points Radar's data shows Flying Blue Business Promo to Paris and Amsterdam is the standout use case for this bonus: business class to Europe at a discounted award rate (our tracked sweet-spot list, last verified 2026-10-23). That 45,000-mile price was the October 2026 Promo Rewards rate, and Flying Blue changes the Promo Rewards route list every month, so it applies only when your US gateway is on the current month's list (our tracked sweet-spot list, last verified 2026-10-23). Beyond this tracked redemption, Points Radar has not independently verified Flying Blue's other award routes or pricing against a primary source, so we are not listing them here.
Is it worth transferring
If the Flying Blue Business Promo to Paris or Amsterdam is on this month's Promo Rewards list for your gateway, the 20% bonus makes transferring worthwhile: moving 37,500 Capital One points during the bonus nets the full 45,000 Flying Blue miles needed for that award, compared with 45,000 Capital One points at the normal 1:1 ratio (our tracked sweet-spot list, last verified 2026-10-23). Outside that confirmed redemption, Points Radar has not verified Flying Blue's broader award pricing or booking terms, so do not transfer speculatively. Confirm your exact redemption is available before moving any points over.
Before you transfer
Confirm your desired award is still available on the Flying Blue Promo Rewards page before moving any points. Double-check the live bonus on the Capital One transfer page and note the 11:59 PM Eastern expiry on November 30 (our live transfer-bonus tracker, 2026-11-05; cross-checked against Frequent Miler). See Air France/KLM Flying Blue transfer partners for full program details.