---
title: "Vienna and Rome, February 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-02-vienna"
type: "Case study"
description: "$302 paid, $1,794 documented comparison value. The 83% difference came from 15,760 points and miles. 5 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 5 days."
countries: "Austria, Switzerland, Italy"
period: "2026-02-26 to 2026-03-02"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Vienna and Rome, February 2026

*5 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 5 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna and Rome in February 2026: 5 flights and 1 hotel night for $302 paid, against a documented comparison value of $1,794. We used 15,760 points and miles, 9.5¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $302 | $1,794 | $1,492 (83%) | 15,760 |

## Day by day

### 26 February 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $34, Value $109, 950 points (7.9¢ per point)

### 1 March 2026
- Austrian Airlines OS135, Vienna → Zurich, Economy: Paid $45, Value $954, 436 points (208.5¢ per point)
- Swiss LX1736, Zurich → Rome, Economy: Paid $45, Value $364, 437 points (73.0¢ per point)
- Quality Hotel Nova Domus, Rome, 1 night: Paid $72, Value $179, 12,000 points (0.9¢ per point)

### 2 March 2026
- Austrian Airlines OS554, Rome → Vienna, Economy: Paid $46, Value $120, 1,500 points (4.9¢ per point)
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $60, Value $68, 437 points (1.8¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (5) | $230 | $1,615 | $1,385 · 86% | 3,760 |
| Hotels (1 stay, 1 night) | $72 | $179 | $107 · 60% | 12,000 |
| Total (6 bookings) | $302 | $1,794 | $1,492 · 83% | 15,760 |

## 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)