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Pick a route. We'll surface the programs we've authored for that route region, ranked by typical miles cost — with cash fees and the catches inline. Coverage expands as we add programs; if a program you expect isn't here yet, it's on the roadmap, not missing on purpose.
Heads up: pricing here comes from published partner award charts, not live availability. Always confirm the seat on the operating airline's site before transferring miles in.
New York (JFK) ↔ London (LHR)
3,442 miles · US East Coast ↔ Europe · Business
32 ways to book · lowest miles first
on American Airlines · AA distance band 5 (3001-4000 mi) - US East Coast to Europe
Fees: US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
41.3k
3,001–4,000 mi @ 41.3k
miles
+ $50-100
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Qatar Privilege Club award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Per-segment pricing.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–100 in cash fees per direction. US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
on British Airways · US East Coast to Europe via BA
45k J via Atmos on BA — half the BA Avios price but BA YQ surcharges hurt the cash side.
High fuel surchargesWorth a search
45k
1,501–3,500 mi @ 45k
miles
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards award engine for British Airways-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
High fuel surcharges on this operating carrier.
Reality check
Space is mixed. Worth a search; don't transfer until you see live availability.
on Club Iberia Plus · US East Coast to Madrid via Iberia
45k J via Atmos on Iberia — same chart as BA but no fuel-surcharge sting. Sweet spot.
Low fuel surcharges
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards award engine for Club Iberia Plus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on Aer Lingus AerClub · US East Coast to Dublin via Aer Lingus
45k J via Atmos on Aer Lingus — surcharge-free transatlantic lay-flat.
No fuel surcharges
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards award engine for Aer Lingus AerClub-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe (one-way equivalent of 100k RT chart)
Usually crushes United pricing. Plan as an RT and the math gets fun.
⚠Round-trip required.
Fees: US + EU + processing (~$250-700 RT).
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the ANA Mileage Club award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
Routing rules
Round-trip required. 100k Avios RT total.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
What breaks this deal
Round-trip required.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $125–350 in cash fees per direction. US + EU + processing (~$250-700 RT).
on American Airlines · AA distance band 5 (3001-4000 mi) - US East Coast to Europe
4,500 more than AAdvantage's 57.5k, but Avios sometimes sees space AA's own search hides.
Fees: US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
50k
3,001–4,000 mi @ 50k · off_peak
miles
+ $50-100
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the British Airways Avios award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Per-segment pricing. No surcharges on AA-operated transatlantic.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–100 in cash fees per direction. US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe one-way via United
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Aegean Miles+Bonus award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on Finnair Plus · US East Coast to Helsinki via Finnair
45k J via Atmos on Finnair — surcharge-free Europe via HEL with good award space.
No fuel surchargesWorth a search
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards award engine for Finnair Plus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Reality check
Space is mixed. Worth a search; don't transfer until you see live availability.
on American Airlines · US to Europe
Fallback only. When saver J is open, partners price US-Europe at 57.5k - meaningfully cheaper than 120k AAdvantage.
Fees: US departure tax + security fees. No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
No fuel surcharges
57.5k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $50-100
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
No stopovers allowed.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–100 in cash fees per direction. US departure tax + security fees. No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
on British Airways · North America to Europe
57.5k AA J to Europe is one of the great fixed rates left - but BA fuel surcharges can run $700+. Iberia or Aer Lingus same price, no surcharges.
Fees: BA fuel surcharges run $700+ in J, $1,000+ in F. Always check the cash co-pay before booking.
High fuel surchargesHas hoops
57.5k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $500-1000
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for British Airways-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
High fuel surcharges on this operating carrier. Expect roughly $500–1000 in cash fees per direction. BA fuel surcharges run $700+ in J, $1,000+ in F. Always check the cash co-pay before booking.
on Finnair Plus · North America to Europe
Finnair J to Europe via Helsinki - 57.5k AA, no surcharges, often quieter award space than BA.
Fees: US + Finnish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Finnair.
No fuel surcharges
57.5k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $50-120
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for Finnair Plus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–120 in cash fees per direction. US + Finnish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Finnair.
on Aer Lingus AerClub · North America to Europe
Lay-flat J via Dublin, no fuel surcharges. Sweet spot for transatlantic premium.
Fees: US + Irish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Dublin.
No fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for Aer Lingus AerClub-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–120 in cash fees per direction. US + Irish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Dublin.
on Club Iberia Plus · North America to Europe
Iberia J to Madrid is a fan favorite - 57.5k AA, no surcharges, decent award space.
Fees: US + Spanish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Iberia.
No fuel surcharges
57.5k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $50-120
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for Club Iberia Plus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–120 in cash fees per direction. US + Spanish gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges via Iberia.
on United MileagePlus · NA-Atlantic 0-4000 mi (East Coast to Europe)
Banger for shorter hops to Europe. Book this before you brag on Instagram.
Fees: US + EU taxes.
No fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air Canada Aeroplan award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–120 in cash fees per direction. US + EU taxes.
on American Airlines · AA US to Europe
Decent rate on paper, but the phone-only friction is real. Aer Lingus or BA is usually the smarter J move.
Fees: US + EU gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone booking
60k
3,001–5,000 mi @ 60k
miles
+ $50-100
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Etihad Guest award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–100 in cash fees per direction. US + EU gov't taxes. No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
on American Airlines · US to MAD via American partner award one-way
Low fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Club Iberia Plus award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on American Airlines · AA distance band 5 (3001-4000 mi) - US East Coast to Europe
Fees: US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Club Iberia Plus award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Per-segment pricing.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–100 in cash fees per direction. US + EU gov't taxes. Avios on AA-operated transatlantic = no fuel surcharges.
on American Airlines · US to Europe via American partner award one-way (oneworld)
Low fuel surcharges
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Finnair Plus award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe
Still one of the best Star Alliance business plays for Europe. Surcharge-free wins it.
⚠Phantom space + occasional ticketing issues on partner awards.
Fees: US + EU taxes only (no fuel surcharges).
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
65k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $30-80
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Avianca LifeMiles award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
What breaks this deal
Phantom space + occasional ticketing issues on partner awards.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $30–80 in cash fees per direction. US + EU taxes only (no fuel surcharges).
on American Airlines · US-LHR / DUB via American partner award one-way
Low fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Aer Lingus AerClub award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe
Pricing can still beat United by a mile. Booking process may age you.
⚠Phone booking common for partner awards.
Fees: $80-180 in taxes/processing.
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Turkish Miles&Smiles award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
What breaks this deal
Phone booking common for partner awards.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $80–180 in cash fees per direction. $80-180 in taxes/processing.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award one-way
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Ethiopian ShebaMiles award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe
More useful for access than raw value. Aeroplan or Avianca usually beats it.
Fees: $50-150 in taxes.
Low fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Singapore KrisFlyer award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $50–150 in cash fees per direction. $50-150 in taxes.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award one-way
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the EgyptAir Plus award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air New Zealand Airpoints award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award one-way
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the South African Airways Voyager award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award round-trip
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Asiana Club award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the TAP Miles&Go award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Thai Royal Orchid Plus award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
on Lufthansa · US to Europe via Lufthansa Group
125k J via M&M on LH — partner chart fixed, but the YQ kills the cash side. Usually beaten by Aeroplan or LifeMiles for the same metal.
High fuel surchargesHas hoops
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Miles & More award engine for Lufthansa-operated flights.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
High fuel surcharges on this operating carrier.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe via United partner award
High fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air China PhoenixMiles award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't availablefor this combo — you'll need to call.
Inventory requirement
Needs saver-class spaceon the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
Cash co-pay
High fuel surcharges on this operating carrier.
on United MileagePlus · US to Europe
MileagePlus J to Europe has mood swings. Aeroplan 60-75k fixed usually wins.
⚠Dynamic pricing means you might pay 2x what Aeroplan would charge.
Fees: US + EU gov taxes.
No fuel surchargesDynamic — expect upper end
80k–300k
us-eu-east
miles
+ $60-180
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the United MileagePlus award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
What breaks this deal
Dynamic pricing means you might pay 2x what Aeroplan would charge.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $60–180 in cash fees per direction. US + EU gov taxes.
