Austrian Airlines award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Austrian Airlines award flights: Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Austrian Airlines loads its schedule 361 days before departure. Through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles you can only book it 331 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
361 days out
Shortest program window
331 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Alliance
Star Alliance
Programs that can book Austrian Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
Star AllianceAir New Zealand Airpoints
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Star AllianceANA Mileage Club
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceEVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceLufthansa Miles & More
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Holds by phone2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip+2
Star AllianceTAP Miles&Go
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceThai Royal Orchid Plus
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceAvianca LifeMiles
Opens 360 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds+1
Star AllianceAir Canada Aeroplan
Opens 355 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceUnited MileagePlus
Opens 337 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds
Star AllianceTurkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
What Austrian Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Austrian Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–ViennaJFK–VIE · 4,229 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy27,500Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$66–1,036
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy30,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$54
US September 11 security fee. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies. LifeMiles also collects the US international departure tax.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy34,000Business65,000Taxes & fees$66–1,036
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy42,500Business75,000Taxes & fees$72–76
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy44,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy55,000Business82,500Taxes & fees$66–1,036
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy32,500Business89,500Taxes & fees$66–1,036
US September 11 security fee. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy55,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$16–1,106
US September 11 security fee. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Vienna–ShanghaiVIE–PVG · 5,280 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy30,000Business59,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy45,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$75–84
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy50,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$60–1,159
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy60,000Business92,500Taxes & fees$78–87
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy52,500Business92,500Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy55,000Business115,000Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy70,000Business115,000Taxes & fees$105–1,004
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and are very high on long-haul business. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy58,000Business137,500Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Vienna–MauritiusVIE–MRU · 5,375 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy30,000Business51,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). ANA charges no booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy35,500Business53,500Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first).
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy30,000Business55,000Taxes & fees$75–84
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy34,000Business66,000Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy42,500Business70,000Taxes & fees$78–87
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy55,000Business82,500Taxes & fees$110–1,089
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Includes Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges (about $60 in economy to $1,000 in first). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy50,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$60–1,159
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy50,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$50–59
Austrian aviation levy plus airport charges. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Austrian Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Wells Fargo RewardsAvianca LifeMiles
- Marriott BonvoyANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Lufthansa Miles & More, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Brex RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Austrian Airlines award flights?
Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Avianca LifeMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Austrian Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Vienna 50,000 with ANA Mileage Club, Vienna–Shanghai 59,000 with ANA Mileage Club and Vienna–Mauritius 51,000 with ANA Mileage Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Austrian Airlines award flights?
On New York–Vienna they run from about $6 one way with United MileagePlus to as much as $1,106 with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. With Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: US September 11 security fee. Lufthansa Group fuel surcharges are passed on and can exceed $1,000 in long-haul business; no booking fee.
When do Austrian Airlines award seats open?
Austrian Airlines loads its schedule 361 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Avianca LifeMiles (360 days), Air Canada Aeroplan (355 days), United MileagePlus (337 days) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (331 days).
Which transferable points can book Austrian Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through ANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go and 2 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More Star Alliance airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.