British Airways Avios can be redeemed for flights, hotels, car rentals, seat upgrades, and more. The value of Avios will vary, but you will get the highest value redeeming them for award flights with British Airways and their airline partners.
Avios Points Value
Based on our valuations, British Airways Avios are worth around 1 cent each for economy flights, but can be worth as much as 2 cents or more for business class flights. This means 10,000 Avios can be worth anywhere from $100 to $200 on average depending on how you use them.
Here's our valuations for British Airways Avios:
Redemption option | British Airways Avios value (in cents) |
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Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | 1.8 - 2.2 |
Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | 0.8 - 1.2 |
Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | 0.6 - 0.7 |
How To Calculate The Value of British Airways Avios
The value of British Airways Avios will vary based on how they are redeemed. This means that you will not know the true value of your Avios until you start the booking process.
You can calculate the value of your British Airways Avios by dividing the cost of your airfare by the amount of Avios required to book your award flight.
British Airways Avios Value = Cost of Redemption ÷ Avios Required To Book.
Use our Avios & Money Calculator to find easily calculate the value of your British Airways Avios.
Redeeming British Airways Avios For The Best Value
You will get the best value of your British Airways Avios when redeeming them for flights with British Airways and their airline partners. Other redemptions, such as hotels and car rentals, will give your Avios significantly lower value.
Reward Flights
Avios will have the best value when redeemed for reward flights with British Airways and oneworld partners. Your standard economy flights will get you anywhere from 0.8 to 1.2 cents per Avios on average while business class flights will be around 2 cents each.
You'll get the best value out of your Avios when redeeming them for:
- Short-haul flights: Short-haul one-way flights of up to 651 miles to, from, or within North America will cost you 7,500 Avios while the same flights everywhere else will cost you at 6,000 Avios. You can also fly a farther distance of between 651 and 1,151 miles for 9,000 Avios. Since American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are oneworld partners, you can use the ba.com website to book short-haul flights using Avios with these airlines.
- West Coast flights to Hawaii: If you're on the West Coast of the United States, you can fly from major West Coast cities to the Hawaiian Islands for 13,000 Avios one-way. This is due to the Avios distance-based chart and both American Airlines and Alaska being a oneworld partner.
- First/Business class flights on Qatar Airways: British Airways Avios can be converted to Qatar Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio which opens up all of the best options for Qatar Airways. This includes U.S. to Doha for 70,000 Avios in Business Class (one-way) and Europe to Doha for 64,500 Avios in First Class (one-way).
Hotels & Cars
British Airways Avios can be used to book hotels and rent cars through the British Airways Hotels and Cars Portal. Hotels will give your British Airways Avios around 0.6 cents in value while car rentals average out around 0.7 cents each.
Using Reward Flight Finder To Find The Best Value
Looking for an easy way to find the best award flights for British Airways? Check out Reward Flight Finder! It shows the next 355 days of British Airways Avios reward flight availability in one view, for every route. If you're an RFF member, you can also receive alerts when new reward seats become available.
Calculator: Convert Avios to Dollars
Use the Avios Value Calculator to determine the average dollar value of British Airways Avios when used for flights, hotels, and car rentals. This will give you an idea of how much your Avios are worth.
Avios Points Value Calculator
Redemption options | Average dollar value |
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Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | $0 - $0 |
Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | $0 - $0 |
Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | $0 - $0 |
Avios & Money Calculator
When redeeming Avios for hotel, car rental, and flight options, you're given the option to pay with a mix of Avios and cash. Depending on the redemption, you'll usually get a better option when paying Avios & Money compared to paying all Avios.
If you know the full cost of the redemption in cash (including fees/taxes), you can enter in the Avios & Money amounts in the table and it will output the value of your Avios. This will help you easily calculate which redemption gives you the best value.
Finding The Best Card For British Airways Avios
The best credit card rewards programs for earning British Airways Avios will be American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can also earn a solid amount of Avios using co-branded Avios credit cards offered by British Airways and Iberia.
American Express Membership Rewards
Membership Rewards points can be converted into British Airways Avios at a 1:1 rate. This means that every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer to your British Airways Executive Club account will give you 1,000 Avios.
American Express offers several of the best travel rewards credit cards available in the United States. Not only does these cards have high earning rates, but they offer high intro bonuses that can net you a large amount of Avios when transferred to your account.
Here are our favorite Membership Rewards credit cards for earning British Airways Avios:
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Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Travel
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Best For Restaurants & U.S. Supermarkets
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Best For Lounge Access & Luxury Business Travel
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Best For Business Rewards
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Best For Small Business & Miscellaneous Purchases
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Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be converted into British Airways Avios at a 1:1 rate. This means every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer to your British Airways Executive Club account will give you 1,000 Avios.
Ultimate Rewards points offers the ultimate flexibility as you can redeem them for travel through Chase Travel for 1.25 to 1.5 cents each. This provides a great alternative option for using your points when you can't find good award availability with British Airways or their partners.
Here are the Ultimate Rewards credit cards you can use to earn points transferable to British Airways Avios:
Co-Branded Avios Credit Cards
British Airways offers one co-branded credit card. You can also earn Avios with Iberia's credit card and transfer those to your British Airways Executive Club account at a 1:1 rate.
Both cards aren't the best for earning Avios on everyday spending, but they do offer solid intro bonuses that can net you a good amount of points. You'll also receive a small handful of exclusive benefits with each respective airline.
FAQs
How much are Avios points worth?
Avios points have an average value of 1 cent each for standard economy flight redemptions, but can be worth as much as 2 cents or more for First and Business class flights.
What's the best use of British Airways Avios?
Avios are best used for short-haul trips due to the British Airways flight chart being distance based.
Can you use British Airways Avios for car rentals or hotels?
Yes. You can rent cars and book hotels through the British Airways Hotels and Cars portal.
How much are 250 Avios points worth?
250 Avios are worth about $2.50 for economy flights and $5 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 1,000 Avios points worth?
1,000 Avios are worth about $10 for economy flights and $20 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 3,000 Avios points worth?
1,000 Avios are worth about $30 for economy flights and $60 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 15,000 Avios points worth?
15,000 Avios points are worth about $150 towards economy flights and $300 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 20,000 Avios points worth?
20,000 Avios points are worth about $200 towards economy flights and $400 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 50,000 Avios points worth?
50,000 Avios points are worth about $500 towards economy flights and $1,000 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 60,000 Avios points worth?
60,000 Avios points are worth about $600 towards economy flights and $1,200 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 75,000 Avios points worth?
75,000 Avios points are worth about $750 towards economy flights and $1,500 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 100,000 Avios points worth?
100,000 Avios points are worth about $1,000 towards economy flights and $2,000 towards First and Business class flights.