---
title: "Vienna, July 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-07-vienna"
type: "Case study"
description: "$94 paid, $239 documented comparison value. The 61% difference came from 1,383 points and miles. 2 flights, 4 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "2026-07-17 to 2026-07-20"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Vienna, July 2026

*2 flights, 4 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna in July 2026: 2 flights for $94 paid, against a documented comparison value of $239. We used 1,383 points and miles, 10.5¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $94 | $239 | $145 (61%) | 1,383 |

## Day by day

### 17 July 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $34, Value $123, 946 points (9.4¢ per point)

### 20 July 2026
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $60, Value $116, 437 points (12.8¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $94 | $239 | $145 · 61% | 1,383 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $94 | $239 | $145 · 61% | 1,383 |

## 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)