Award route · DUS–LAX
Dusseldorf – Los Angeles in premium economy with miles
How many miles Dusseldorf to Los Angeles costs, what taxes and surcharges to expect, and the price per 1,000 miles at which buying pays off.
Distance
9,133 km
Flight time
12 h
Cash fare one way
600–1,335 €
Cheapest months
Jan, Feb, Nov
Program comparison for this route
Miles per one-way, taxes and surcharges, plus the maximum price per 1,000 miles that still beats the cash fare.
| Program | Miles | Taxes | Value / mile | Break-even / 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JetBlue TrueBlue | 47,500 | 28 € | 1.75 ct | 18 € |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31,500 | 315 € | 1.73 ct | 17 € |
Iberia Iberia Plus (Avios) | 47,500 | 93 € | 1.61 ct | 16 € |
Avianca LifeMiles | 56,500 | 28 € | 1.47 ct | 15 € |
Aer Lingus AerClub (Avios) | 49,000 | 148 € | 1.45 ct | 15 € |
Air France Flying Blue | 50,500 | 148 € | 1.41 ct | 14 € |
KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 | 148 € | 1.41 ct | 14 € |
United MileagePlus | 60,500 | 37 € | 1.36 ct | 14 € |
Editorial estimates based on published award charts and typical market fares — not live availability.
Worked example
For Dusseldorf – Los Angeles in premium economy you need roughly 47,500 miles with JetBlue plus 28 € in taxes. The comparable cash fare is around 860 €, so you save about 832 € as long as 1,000 miles cost you less than 18 €.
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