British Airways award flights
9 loyalty programs can book British Airways award flights: British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 more. British Airways loads its schedule 355 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
9
Schedule opens
355 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book British Airways
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
- oneworld
British Airways Club
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 355 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What British Airways award flights cost
Miles one way on typical British Airways 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–LondonJFK–LHR · 3,442 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$206–706
US September 11 security fee. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$221–1,106
US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 22,500Businessfrom 45,000Taxes & fees$201–826
US September 11 security fee. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy30,000Business57,500Taxes & fees$181–806
US September 11 security fee. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which AAdvantage passes on; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$229–484
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy28,200Business73,400Taxes & fees$51–706
US September 11 security fee. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which are high on long-haul.
- British Airways ClubEconomy27,500–33,000Business88,000–99,000Taxes & fees$121–1,106
US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul (default Reward Flight Saver option; First costs more).
- Iberia ClubEconomy27,500–33,000Business88,000–99,000Taxes & fees$201–1,106
US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
London–DubaiLHR–DXB · 3,416 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$402–1,097
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$332–1,187
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
- American AAdvantageEconomy20,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$302–1,297
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which AAdvantage passes on; no booking fee.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 22,500Businessfrom 45,000Taxes & fees$322–1,317
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$402–847
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy28,200Business73,400Taxes & fees$247–1,097
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which are high on long-haul.
- British Airways ClubEconomy27,500–33,000Business88,000–99,000Taxes & fees$101–1,008
British Airways' default Reward Flight Saver price, a fixed amount that covers taxes and charges; First is not capped and costs far more.
- Iberia ClubEconomy27,500–33,000Business88,000–99,000Taxes & fees$282–1,147
UK Air Passenger Duty (band B, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
London–Sao PauloLHR–GRU · 5,878 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$408–1,109
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750Taxes & fees$338–1,199
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 35,000Businessfrom 70,000Taxes & fees$328–1,329
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy50,000Business87,500Taxes & fees$308–1,309
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which AAdvantage passes on; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$408–859
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy38,500–44,000Business110,000–121,000Taxes & fees$161–1,008
British Airways' default Reward Flight Saver price, a fixed amount that covers taxes and charges; First is not capped and costs far more.
- Iberia ClubEconomy38,500–44,000Business110,000–121,000Taxes & fees$288–1,159
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy51,800Business125,400Taxes & fees$253–1,109
UK Air Passenger Duty (band C, £102–253 by cabin) plus UK airport charges. Includes British Airways carrier surcharges, which are high on long-haul.
Transferable points that reach British Airways
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsBritish Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAmerican AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAlaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAlaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Brex RewardsCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book British Airways award flights?
British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does British Airways business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–London 42,000 with JAL Mileage Bank, London–Dubai 42,000 with JAL Mileage Bank and London–Sao Paulo 60,000 with JAL Mileage Bank. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on British Airways award flights?
On New York–London they run from about $51 one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer to as much as $1,106 with British Airways Club. With British Airways Club: US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on long-haul (default Reward Flight Saver option; First costs more).
When do British Airways award seats open?
British Airways loads its schedule 355 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book British Airways flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Iberia Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More oneworld airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.