---
title: "Rome, March 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-03-rome"
type: "Case study"
description: "$213 paid, $895 documented comparison value. The 76% difference came from 5,029 points and miles. 5 flights, 3 days."
countries: "Austria, Germany, Italy"
period: "2026-03-18 to 2026-03-20"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Rome, March 2026

*5 flights, 3 days.*

## Short answer

Rome in March 2026: 5 flights for $213 paid, against a documented comparison value of $895. We used 5,029 points and miles, 13.6¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $213 | $895 | $682 (76%) | 5,029 |

## Day by day

### 18 March 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $33, Value $110, 955 points (8.1¢ per point)
- Austrian Airlines OS213, Vienna → Frankfurt, Economy: Paid $50, Value $300, 437 points (57.2¢ per point)
- Lufthansa LH242, Frankfurt → Rome, Economy: Paid $50, Value $299, 437 points (57.0¢ per point)

### 20 March 2026
- Austrian Airlines OS552, Rome → Vienna, Economy: Paid $40, Value $98, 1,600 points (3.6¢ per point)
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $40, Value $88, 1,600 points (3.0¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (5) | $213 | $895 | $682 · 76% | 5,029 |
| Total (5 bookings) | $213 | $895 | $682 · 76% | 5,029 |

## 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)