Ashlee and I were slated to fly Air France business class in October 2020 and then the pandemic wrecked these plans as it did to many other travelers. This business class product is one that’s not only easy to find award space on but earning enough miles to book these flights is fairly easy as well.

What’s ideal for US travelers flying Air France business class is that the airline currently flies to 10 US cities. So, finding a transatlantic business class seat on your next European vacation should be no problem.

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Credit Cards Points to Earn Points to Book Air France Business Class

Air France-KLM Flying Blue is the loyalty program of both airlines as well as for other airlines. Flying Blue partners with American Express, Chase, Citi, Capital One, and Marriott. Points earned in these programs can be transferred directly to Flying Blue.

The Amex Gold Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Premier Card, Capital One Venture, and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant are cards to consider applying for. You earn 4x points at restaurants and US grocery stores with the Amex Gold Card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3x points at restaurants and on travel. You earn 3x points on restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel, and hotels with the Citi Premier Card. The Capital One Venture earns 2x points on all purchases. With the Marriott Brilliant, you earn 6x points at Marriott.

Business Class Routes

Air France flies nonstop between Paris and Atlanta, Boston, Chicago–O’Hare, Detroit, Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Miami, New York–JFK, San Francisco, and Washington–Dulles.

Business-class will vary depending on the flight you book. However, look for the Zodiac Aerospace Optima Seat that you can find on the A350-900s and select 777-300ERs. Seat Guru will show you the seat map to see if these seats are available on your flight.

Business Class Travel Dates

These are the dates that show business class award space on Air France for at least two people:

Atlanta (ATL) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 2, 21, 22, 29
• Dec: 13, 20, 27
• Jan: 3, 10, 11, 16-18

Paris (CDG) > Atlanta (ATL)

• Nov: 18, 25
• Dec: 2, 4, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24, 25
• Jan: 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27

Boston (BOS) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 3, 10, 15, 21-24, 26, 28, 30
• Dec: 1, 6, 21, 22, 24, 26-31
• Jan: 1, 3, 4, 6, 9-11, 16-19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30

Paris (CDG) > Boston (BOS)

• Nov: 3, 6, 10, 17, 20, 22-24, 26, 30
• Dec: 1-4, 8, 11, 13-15, 17, 19-25, 27, 29
• Jan: 3, 6, 10, 17, 20, 22-24, 26, 30

Chicago (ORD) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 1, 2, 7, 9, 14, 15, 22, 29
• Dec: 5, 7, 12, 13, 20-22, 25-29
• Jan: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8-11, 15-19, 22-26, 29, 30

Paris (CDG) > Chicago (ORD)

• Nov: 4, 11, 15, 20, 23-25, 30
• Dec: 1, 2, 4, 7-9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19-23, 25-30
• Jan: 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 18-20, 22, 25-27, 29

Detroit (DTW) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 1, 8, 15, 22
• Dec: 6, 11, 12, 18-20, 25-27
• Jan: 1, 8-10, 16, 17, 22, 24, 30, 31

Paris (CDG) > Detroit (DTW)

• Nov: 6
• Dec: 4, 7, 13, 16, 17, 19-25, 27, 30, 31
• Jan: 1, 6-8, 10, 13, 20, 22, 27, 29

Houston (IAH) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 24
• Dec: 1, 8, 20, 22, 27-29
• Jan: 2-5, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 24, 31

Paris (CDG) > Houston (IAH)

• Nov: 3, 18, 25
• Dec: 2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20-23, 27, 29, 30
• Jan: 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20

Los Angeles (LAX) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 16, 22-25, 27, 29, 30
• Dec: 1-8, 13, 14, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27-30
• Jan: 1, 3, 5, 6, 17-21, 23-26, 29-31

Paris (CDG) > Los Angeles (LAX)

• Nov: 4, 11, 20-25
• Dec: 1-16, 19-25, 27
• Jan: 6-8, 11, 13, 25-27

Miami (MIA) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 8, 10, 16, 17, 25
• Dec: 16, 18, 20, 24, 25,
• Jan: 21, 23, 24

Paris (CDG) > Miami (MIA)

• Nov: 3, 26
• Dec: 2, 3, 9, 12,
• Jan: 6, 7, 13, 20, 22, 26, 27

New York (JFK) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 9, 16, 18, 20-24, 26, 27
• Dec: 1, 12, 25, 26
• Jan: 2, 4, 5, 7-9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22-25, 29, 30

Paris (CG) > New York (JFK)

• Nov: 11, 13, 16, 20-22, 24-26
• Dec: 3, 4, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 20-22, 28-30
• Jan: 4-6, 10-16, 18, 19, 22, 26, 27, 29

San Francisco (SFO) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 2, 9, 10, 15-17, 22-25, 27, 29, 30
• Dec: 2, 6-8, 13, 21-30
• Jan: 1-6, 9-11, 17-20, 24, 26, 31

Paris (CDG) > San Francisco (SFO)

• Nov: 4, 18, 20, 22-26, 30
• Dec: 2, 3, 7-9, 12-17, 19, 21-24
• Jan: 6, 11-15, 24-27

Washington–Dulles (IAD) > Paris (CDG)

• Nov: 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 14-17, 20-25, 27-30
• Dec: 2, 5-7, 9, 11-15, 18-21, 23-31
• Jan: 1-11, 13, 15-20, 23-25, 28-31

Paris (CDG) > Washington–Dulles (IAD)

• Nov: 3, 5, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22-28
• Dec: 1-3, 5, 6, 8, 13-16, 18-27, 29-30
• Jan: 2-7, 10-12, 14-23, 25-27, 29-31

How to Book Air France with Points

• Air France-KLM Flying Blue: 53,000-71,000 miles (Paris), 53,000 to other European cities
• Delta SkyMiles: 120,000+
• Korean Air SKYPASS: 80,000 round-trip (required)

You can expect to pay 53,0000-71,000 Flying Blue miles for nonstop flights to Paris. The majority of these flights require between 63,000-65,0000 miles. For flights to other European destinations like Budapest, Prague, Rome, Lisbon, Oslo, Zurich, and Athens, you need 53,000 Flying Blue miles.

The best way to book these flights is with 53,000+ Flying Blue miles. Another option is to use Korean Air SKYPASS miles, however, these miles are harder to earn compared to Flying Blue miles because Korean Air only partners with Marriott Bonvoy. Using 120,000+ Delta SkyMiles is laughable.

Air France Point Transfer Partners

• American Express – Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles
• Capital One – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
• Chase – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
• Citi – Air France-KLM Flying Blue
• Marriott – Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS

Common Air France Questions

What is business class like on Air France?

Check out Air France business class on the 787-9, Air France’s 777-300ER in business class, and Air France Business Class Review Los Angeles – Paris.

Is KLM or Air France business class better?

Here’s everything you need to know about Air France business class and KLM business class.

Which airline has the best business class?

The World’s 10 Best Business Class Seats (2021) is one of the best resources to review business class seats. Personally, All Nippon Airways “The Room” Business Class, Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class, and Japan Airlines business class are the ones I’m most excited to fly.

Which Air France planes have the new business class seats?

You can find the Zodiac Aerospace Optima Seat on the Air France A350-900s and select 777-300ERs per The World’s 10 Best Business Class Seats (2021).

Conclusion on Air France

Booking Air France business class with points shouldn’t be a problem because the points are incredibly easy to earn. In addition, you shouldn’t have trouble finding award space because Air France flies to so many US cities. So, when you’re ready to book a flight, consider using Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles as this is one of your best options.

Have you flown Air France? What other business class flights do you want to book? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.

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