---
title: "Vienna, January 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-01-vienna"
type: "Case study"
description: "$241 paid, $282 documented comparison value. The 15% difference came from 6,998 points and miles. 2 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 6 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "2026-01-21 to 2026-01-26"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Vienna, January 2026

*2 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 6 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna in January 2026: 2 flights and 1 hotel night for $241 paid, against a documented comparison value of $282. We used 6,998 points and miles, 0.6¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $241 | $282 | $41 (15%) | 6,998 |

## Day by day

### 21 January 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $96, Value $103, cash
- Prize, Vienna, 1 night: Paid $49, Value $76, 6,998 points (0.4¢ per point)

### 26 January 2026
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $96, Value $103, cash

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $192 | $206 | $14 · 7% | none |
| Hotels (1 stay, 1 night) | $49 | $76 | $27 · 36% | 6,998 |
| Total (3 bookings) | $241 | $282 | $41 · 15% | 6,998 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Hotel award categories](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/hotel-award-categories)
- [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)