---
title: "Vienna, September 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-09-vienna"
type: "Case study"
description: "$189 paid, $635 documented comparison value. The 70% difference came from 10,274 points and miles. 2 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 4 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "2026-09-11 to 2026-09-14"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Vienna, September 2026

*2 flights, 1 night in 1 hotel, 4 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna in September 2026: 2 flights and 1 hotel night for $189 paid, against a documented comparison value of $635. We used 10,274 points and miles, 4.3¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $189 | $635 | $446 (70%) | 10,274 |

## Day by day

### 11 September 2026
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $66, Value $180, 1,900 points (6.0¢ per point)

### 13 September 2026
- Lindner Hotel Belvedere, Vienna, 1 night: Paid $0, Value $132, 7,500 points (1.8¢ per point)

### 14 September 2026
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $123, Value $323, 874 points (22.9¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $189 | $503 | $314 · 62% | 2,774 |
| Hotels (1 stay, 1 night) | $0 | $132 | $132 · 100% | 7,500 |
| Total (3 bookings) | $189 | $635 | $446 · 70% | 10,274 |

## 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)