20 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at Lufthansa.
Airlines
Lufthansa is Germany's flagship carrier and a founding Star Alliance member, flying extensive routes between the US and Europe. Tickets and onboard purchases code as an airline or travel charge, rewarded by cards with an airline or broad travel bonus. Buying through a card issuer's travel portal can earn extra points, while booking direct better protects Miles and More credit and elite status.
- #1American Express5x points on airlines (up to $500,000/year, then 1%)Booked directly with airlines or through Amex Travel, up to $500,000 per calendar year6.0%5x points
- #25.0%4x points
- #35.0%4x points
- #4Discover it Cash Backthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #5Discover it for Studentsthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #6Discover it Securedthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #7NHL Discover itthis quarterDiscover5% on airlines this quarter (Q3 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #84.0%4x points
- #94.0%2x points
- #10World of Hyatt Businessif it’s your top categoryChase2x points on airlines if it's your top eligible spend category that cycleAutomatically 2x total in your top three spend categories each calendar quarter, from dining, shipping, airline tickets bought directly with the airline, local transit and commuting, social media and search engine advertising, car rental agencies, gas stations, and internet/cable/phone services4.0%2x points
- #113.6%3x points
- #12American Express7x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines or through AmexTravel.com3.5%7x points
- #133.0%3x points
- #143.0%3x points
- #153.0%3x points
- #163%
- #17American Express3x points on airlinesFlights booked directly with airlines2.1%3x points
- #182.0%2x points
- #192.0%2x points
- #202%
Last updated August 10, 2026