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Pick a route. We'll show you some of the ways you can book it with points, 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
7 airlines fly this · cheapest first
🥇Fly on American Airlines
Oneworld8 ways to book · from 41.3k miles
AA distance band 5 (3001-4000 mi) - US East Coast to Europe
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
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.
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.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the 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.
US to Europe
Fallback only. When saver J is open, partners price US-Europe at 57.5k - meaningfully cheaper than 120k AAdvantage.
No fuel surcharges
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.
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.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone booking
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.
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.
AA distance band 5 (3001-4000 mi) - US East Coast to Europe
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.
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.
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.
Fly on British Airways
Oneworld2 ways to book · from 45k miles
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
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.
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.
High fuel surchargesHas hoops
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.
Fly on Club Iberia Plus
Oneworld2 ways to book · from 45k miles
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.
North America to Europe
Iberia J to Madrid is a fan favorite - 57.5k AA, no surcharges, decent award space.
No fuel surcharges
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.
Fly on Aer Lingus AerClub
2 ways to book · from 45k miles
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.
North America to Europe
Lay-flat J via Dublin, no fuel surcharges. Sweet spot for transatlantic premium.
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.
Fly on United MileagePlus
Star Alliance15 ways to book · from 50k miles
US to Europe (one-way equivalent of 100k RT chart)
Usually crushes United pricing. Plan as an RT and the math gets fun.
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).
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.
NA-Atlantic 0-4000 mi (East Coast to Europe)
Banger for shorter hops to Europe. Book this before you brag on Instagram.
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.
US to Europe
Still one of the best Star Alliance business plays for Europe. Surcharge-free wins it.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
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).
US to Europe
Pricing can still beat United by a mile. Booking process may age you.
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.
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.
US to Europe
More useful for access than raw value. Aeroplan or Avianca usually beats it.
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.
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.
US to Europe via United
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air New Zealand Koru 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US to Europe
MileagePlus J to Europe has mood swings. Aeroplan 60-75k fixed usually wins.
No fuel surchargesDynamic — expect upper end
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.
Fly on Finnair Plus
Oneworld2 ways to book · from 55k miles
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.
North America to Europe
Finnair J to Europe via Helsinki - 57.5k AA, no surcharges, often quieter award space than BA.
No fuel surcharges
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.
Fly on Lufthansa
Star Alliance1 way to book · from 125k miles
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.
