Thai Airways International award flights
12 loyalty programs can book Thai Airways International award flights: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Thai Airways International loads its schedule 339 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
12
Schedule opens
339 days out
Shortest program window
331 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Alliance
Star Alliance
Programs that can book Thai Airways International
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
Star AllianceAir Canada Aeroplan
Opens 339 days before departure
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceAir New Zealand Airpoints
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Star AllianceANA Mileage Club
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceAvianca LifeMiles
Opens 339 days before departure
No holds+1
PartnerEmirates Skywards
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold by phone1 stopover each way+2
Star AllianceEVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceLufthansa Miles & More
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Holds by phone2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip+2
Star AllianceTAP Miles&Go
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip- Star Alliance
Thai Royal Orchid Plus
Opens 339 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
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 Thai Airways International award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Thai Airways International 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.
Bangkok–ParisBKK–CDG · 5,871 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy29,500Business47,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$221–456
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy55,000Business78,000Taxes & fees$58–65
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy52,500Business80,000Taxes & fees$221–456
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy50,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$53–340
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy42,500Business90,000Taxes & fees$221–456
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges (about $35–500 per flight by route and cabin). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy60,000Business92,500Taxes & fees$61–68
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy60,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$33–40
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy52,000Business114,000Taxes & fees$221–456
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Bangkok–SydneyBKK–SYD · 4,669 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy23,000Business43,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$173–335
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy37,950Business46,000Taxes & fees$58–65
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy30,000Business52,500Taxes & fees$61–68
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy27,500Business65,000Taxes & fees$173–335
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges (about $35–500 per flight by route and cabin). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy52,500Business77,500Taxes & fees$173–335
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy37,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$173–335
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy60,000Business105,000Taxes & fees$78–85
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). No fuel surcharges on this partner. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy95,000Business205,000Taxes & fees$53–340
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
Bangkok–ShanghaiBKK–PVG · 1,800 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy15,000Business30,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$61–68
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy17,500Business30,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$119–213
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges (about $35–500 per flight by route and cabin). Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy18,000Business30,500Taxes & fees$119–213
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy16,000Business36,000Taxes & fees$58–65
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy25,000Business40,000Taxes & fees$119–213
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy35,000Business50,000Taxes & fees$53–340
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy28,500Business57,500Taxes & fees$119–213
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy40,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$78–85
Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). No fuel surcharges on this partner. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
Transferable points that reach Thai Airways International
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, 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, Emirates Skywards, 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, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Thai Airways International award flights?
Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards (partner), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, 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 Thai Airways International business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: Bangkok–Paris 47,000 with ANA Mileage Club, Bangkok–Sydney 43,500 with ANA Mileage Club and Bangkok–Shanghai 30,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Thai Airways International award flights?
On Bangkok–Paris they run from about $33 one way with United MileagePlus to as much as $456 with ANA Mileage Club. With ANA Mileage Club: Thai passenger service charge (THB 1,120). Includes Thai Airways fuel surcharges. ANA charges no booking fee.
When do Thai Airways International award seats open?
Thai Airways International loads its schedule 339 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: United MileagePlus (337 days) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (331 days).
Which transferable points can book Thai Airways International flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through ANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Emirates Skywards and 3 more), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 4 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards and 3 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.