---
title: "Berlin, June 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-06-berlin"
type: "Case study"
description: "$130 paid, $1,558 documented comparison value. The 92% difference came from 48,000 points and miles. 2 flights, 3 nights in 1 hotel, 4 days."
countries: "Germany"
period: "2026-06-04 to 2026-06-07"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Berlin, June 2026

*2 flights, 3 nights in 1 hotel, 4 days.*

## Short answer

Berlin in June 2026: 2 flights and 3 hotel nights for $130 paid, against a documented comparison value of $1,558. We used 48,000 points and miles, 3.0¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $130 | $1,558 | $1,428 (92%) | 48,000 |

## Day by day

### 4 June 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Berlin, Economy: Paid $51, Value $305, 12,000 points (2.1¢ per point)
- Lindner Hotel Berlin Ku'damm, Berlin, 3 nights: Paid $0, Value $909, 24,000 points (3.8¢ per point)

### 7 June 2026
- Return flight, Berlin → Airport, Economy: Paid $79, Value $344, 12,000 points (2.2¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $130 | $649 | $519 · 80% | 24,000 |
| Hotels (1 stay, 3 nights) | $0 | $909 | $909 · 100% | 24,000 |
| Total (3 bookings) | $130 | $1,558 | $1,428 · 92% | 48,000 |

## 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)