---
title: "Vienna, August 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-08-vienna"
type: "Case study"
description: "$87 paid, $296 documented comparison value. The 71% difference came from 6,936 points and miles. 2 flights, 2 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "2026-08-25 to 2026-08-26"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Vienna, August 2026

*2 flights, 2 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna in August 2026: 2 flights for $87 paid, against a documented comparison value of $296. We used 6,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $87 | $296 | $209 (71%) | 6,936 |

## Day by day

### 25 August 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $35, Value $175, 936 points (15.0¢ per point)

### 26 August 2026
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $52, Value $121, 6,000 points (1.2¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $87 | $296 | $209 · 71% | 6,936 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $87 | $296 | $209 · 71% | 6,936 |

## 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)