# Fly to Copenhagen with Points 2026: SAS, Star Alliance, and the Scandinavian gateway

Source: https://pointifytravels.com/blog/copenhagen-flights-with-points-2026
Author: Pointify Research Team
Published: 2026-05-01

> Best ways to fly to Copenhagen (CPH) on points and miles in 2026: SAS direct, connection via Frankfurt, hotels with points, and the Malmö (Sweden) onward.

Copenhagen (CPH) is Denmark's capital and a Star Alliance hub via SAS Scandinavian Airlines. Direct US service from JFK, Newark, and Washington Dulles on SAS. Connection routings via Frankfurt or Munich on Lufthansa. The Copenhagen airport is 15 minutes from city center via Metro M2 line. Hotel-points value in Copenhagen is exceptional, particularly via Marriott Luxury Collection properties.

## Direct US-Copenhagen service in 2026

| Route | Carrier | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JFK-CPH | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | Daily |
| EWR-CPH | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | Daily |
| IAD-CPH | SAS Scandinavian Airlines (seasonal) | 3-4x weekly |
| BOS-CPH | SAS Scandinavian Airlines (seasonal) | 3-4x weekly |

## Award routings: cheapest paths in 2026

| Routing | Mile cost (each way business) | Cash YQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SAS direct via Aeroplan | 70,000 Aeroplan | ~$120-$200 |
| SAS direct via Avianca LifeMiles | 63,000 LifeMiles | ~$25 |
| SAS direct via United MileagePlus | ~50,000-77,000 (dynamic) | ~$5.60 |
| Lufthansa via FRA-CPH on LifeMiles | 63,000 LifeMiles | ~$25 |

## Hotels in Copenhagen on points

- **Hotel d'Angleterre Copenhagen (Marriott Luxury Collection):** Category 7, ~70,000 Bonvoy points/night, central historic.
- **Marriott Hotel Copenhagen:** Category 6, ~50,000-60,000 Bonvoy points/night.
- **Radisson Collection Royal Hotel Copenhagen (Marriott):** Category 5, ~30,000-50,000 Bonvoy points/night, Arne Jacobsen-designed.
- **Hilton Copenhagen Airport:** ~50,000-70,000 Hilton points/night, airport-adjacent.
- **Hyatt Centric Copenhagen (when available):** Verify current category placement.

## The Malmö onward

From Copenhagen, Malmö (Sweden) is reached by:

- **Öresund Bridge train:** 35 minutes, ~€10-€20.
- **Drive:** 35 minutes via Öresund Bridge (toll ~€60).

For travelers wanting to combine Copenhagen + Malmö (or continue to Sweden), this is one of the easiest cross-border European day trips.

## Bottom line

For most points travelers, Avianca LifeMiles direct on SAS at 63,000 miles + ~$25 each way business class is the cheapest path to Copenhagen. The Hotel d'Angleterre at Marriott Cat 7 (~70,000 Bonvoy points/night) is the strongest hotel-points play. Combine with Malmö onward via Öresund Bridge train for the full Scandinavian points-trip experience.

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*Last verified by the Pointify research team on May 1, 2026, against current Avianca LifeMiles, Aeroplan, and MileagePlus award rates. SAS partner saver inventory varies; verify before transferring miles.*

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