---
title: "Vienna, October 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-10-vienna-2"
type: "Case study"
description: "$93 booked, $234 comparison value at booking, 60% difference with 2,417 points and miles. 2 flights, 2 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "October 2026"
status: "gebucht"
---

# Vienna, October 2026

*2 flights, 2 days.*

## Short answer

Vienna in October 2026: 2 flights for $93 booked, against a documented comparison value of $234. We used 2,417 points and miles, 5.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $93 | $234 | $141 (60%) | 2,417 |

## Day by day

### Day 1
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $33, Value $102, 932 points (7.4¢ per point)

### Day 2
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $60, Value $132, 1,485 points (4.8¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $93 | $234 | $141 · 60% | 2,417 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $93 | $234 | $141 · 60% | 2,417 |

## 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)