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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) ↔ Honolulu (HNL)
4,975 miles · Within US — long-haul · Economy
14 ways to book · lowest miles first
on United MileagePlus · Within North America (single-zone)
No fuel surchargesApproximate
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.
on American Airlines · US domestic one-way via American (oneworld)
Low fuel surchargesApproximate
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 American Airlines · US transcon (saver + Web Specials)
Wide swing on transcon - Web Specials sometimes drop into the teens. Use AAdvantage when partners can't see the seat.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 security fee per segment.
No fuel surcharges
on Alaska Airlines · Within North America
Atmos itself prices the same flight as low as 4.5k - use those instead if you have them.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
No fuel surcharges
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the American AAdvantage award engine for Alaska Airlines-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 $6 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
on American Airlines · AA US transcon
Region-based, not distance - transcon costs more than short-haul on AA. AwardWallet 2026 confirms 16,500 Avios.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesApproximate
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.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $6–12 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
on United MileagePlus · US domestic via United
Low fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the EVA Air Infinity MileageLands 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 Hawaiian Airlines · Mainland US to Hawaii via Hawaiian
Atmos Hawaii on Hawaiian metal — 20k Y is the marquee mainland-to-Hawaii rate.
No fuel surcharges
20k
1,401–6,000 mi @ 20k
miles
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards award engine for Hawaiian Airlines-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 · North America to Hawaii
Good when Hawaii cash fares spike. On a $300 sale, save the points.
Fees: $5-50 in 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 $6–50 in cash fees per direction. $5-50 in taxes.
on United MileagePlus · US transcon and domestic
Dynamic — expect upper end
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the JetBlue TrueBlue 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.
on American Airlines · AA distance band 3 (1151-2000 mi)
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
25.8k
4,001–5,500 mi @ 25.8k
miles
+ $6
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 $6 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
on American Airlines · AA distance band 4 (2001-3000 mi)
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
25.8k
4,001–5,500 mi @ 25.8k
miles
+ $6
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 $6 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
on American Airlines · AA US domestic
Used to be a sweet spot. Now phone-only via Etihad's call center, with pricing that shifts by route and date.
Fees: US 9/11 fee + small Etihad processing. No fuel surcharges - AA doesn't impose them.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone booking
28k
3,001–5,000 mi @ 28k
miles
+ $6-25
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 $6–25 in cash fees per direction. US 9/11 fee + small Etihad processing. No fuel surcharges - AA doesn't impose them.
on United MileagePlus · US transcon (saver + Web Specials)
Wide variance. Web Specials sometimes great, often meh.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee per segment.
No fuel surchargesDynamic — expect upper end
15k–65k
us-long
miles
+ $6-25
on United MileagePlus · US domestic own-metal
Low fuel surchargesDynamic — expect upper end
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the United MileagePlus 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.
