---
title: "Munich, March 2025"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2025-03-munich"
type: "Case study"
description: "$212 paid, $454 documented comparison value. The 53% difference came from 9,000 points and miles. 2 flights, 1 day."
countries: "Germany"
period: "2025-03-15 to 2025-03-15"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Munich, March 2025

*2 flights, 1 day.*

## Short answer

Munich in March 2025: 2 flights for $212 paid, against a documented comparison value of $454. We used 9,000 points and miles, 2.7¢ per point on average. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

## Key figures

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $212 | $454 | $242 (53%) | 9,000 |

## Day by day

### 15 March 2025
- Outbound flight, Airport → Munich, Economy: Paid $90, Value $227, 4,500 points (3.0¢ per point)
- Return flight, Munich → Airport, Economy: Paid $122, Value $227, 4,500 points (2.3¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $212 | $454 | $242 · 53% | 9,000 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $212 | $454 | $242 · 53% | 9,000 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)