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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 (LGA) ↔ Columbus (CMH)
477 miles · Within US — short-haul · Economy
23 ways to book · lowest miles first
on American Airlines · AA short-haul (~0-700 mi)
Often the cheapest path for short-haul AA. Search alaskaair.com first; partner chart fragmented post-2023.
Fees: $12.50 Atmos partner fee + ~$5.60 US tax. Atmos Summit Card waives the partner fee.
No fuel surcharges
4.5k
1–700 mi @ 4.5k
miles
+ $18
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Atmos Rewards 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 $18 in cash fees per direction. $12.50 Atmos partner fee + ~$5.60 US tax. Atmos Summit Card waives the partner fee.
on United MileagePlus · US domestic short-haul via United partner award one-way
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air India Maharaja 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 American Airlines · AA distance band 1 (0-650 mi)
Same chart as BA. Qatar runs promo discounts here and there - worth a peek before you transfer.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
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 $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
6k
1–1,000 mi @ 6k
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 · Within North America (single zone)
Cheap and surcharge-free. The website may fight you though.
⚠LifeMiles IT has phantom space + mixed-cabin bugs. Verify before transferring.
Fees: US 9/11 fee + LifeMiles processing (~$5-40).
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
LifeMiles IT has phantom space + mixed-cabin bugs. Verify before transferring.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $6–40 in cash fees per direction. US 9/11 fee + LifeMiles processing (~$5-40).
on United MileagePlus · Within North America (single-zone)
No fuel surcharges
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 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 distance band 1 (0-650 mi)
Cheap on a nonstop, painful on a connection. If you're changing planes, check Atmos before you transfer Avios.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
7.5k
1–650 mi @ 7.5k · off_peak
miles
+ $6
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 - connections rack up fast. No free stopovers.
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 · US short-haul (saver + Web Specials)
Use AAdvantage when partner saver dries up. It's rarely the cheapest, but AA's own search sees inventory partners can't.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 security fee per segment.
No fuel surcharges
on United MileagePlus · North America 0-1500 mi (short/medium)
Often smarter than United itself for domestic saver space.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee + Aeroplan partner taxes (~$20-60).
No fuel surchargesApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Air Canada Aeroplan award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
Routing rules
5,000-point free-stopover rule still in effect on RT awards.
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 $20–60 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee + Aeroplan partner taxes (~$20-60).
on American Airlines · AA short-haul
Qantas distance chart prices the whole journey, not per-segment. Beats BA Avios when there's a connection.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee per direction. No surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoops
9.2k
1–600 mi @ 9.2k
miles
+ $6-12
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Qantas Frequent Flyer award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Qantas distance chart prices on TOTAL journey distance (not per-segment).
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 per direction. No surcharges.
on American Airlines · AA short-haul (<750 mi)
Rarely the right call for a simple AA domestic. Best when your trip stitches multiple oneworld carriers together.
Fees: Low fuel surcharges + gov't taxes. Higher on premium long-haul.
Low fuel surcharges
10k
1–750 mi @ 10k
miles
+ $10-80
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Multi-carrier itineraries (e.g., AA + Cathay + Qatar on one ticket) are supported, including stopovers.
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 $10–80 in cash fees per direction. Low fuel surcharges + gov't taxes. Higher on premium long-haul.
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 · AA short-haul (round-trip)
Round-trip required. Niche play - useful when AA shows partner saver in both directions.
Fees: ~$5.60 each direction (RT required). No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Japan Airlines Mileage Bank award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
Routing rules
Round-trip required for partner awards. One-ways generally not bookable.
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 $12–60 in cash fees per direction. ~$5.60 each direction (RT required). No fuel surcharges on AA metal.
on United MileagePlus · US short-haul (saver + Web Specials)
Sometimes absurdly cheap. Sometimes United wakes up angry.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee per segment. No fuel surcharges on UA metal.
No fuel surchargesDynamic — expect upper end
5k–25k
us-short
miles
+ $6-20
on United MileagePlus · US domestic one-way
RIP to the legendary 7.5k deal. Still decent sometimes.
⚠Booking process aged. Allow time on the phone if online ticketing fails.
Fees: $5.60 + small processing.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingDevalued 2024-06Approximate
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
Booking process aged. Allow time on the phone if online ticketing fails.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $6–40 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 + small processing.
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.
on American Airlines · AA distance band 1 (0-650 mi)
Aer Lingus is the third Avios bucket. Combine via household sharing if your BA stash is short.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Aer Lingus AerClub 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 1 (0-650 mi)
Same chart as BA - pick whichever Avios pile is fattest, they all spend the same.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = 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 $6 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.
on United MileagePlus · US domestic short-haul via United partner award one-way
No fuel surchargesHas hoopsPhone bookingApproximate
How to book this →
Where to search
Search on the Copa ConnectMiles 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 domestic
Usually not the cheapest. Usually works.
Fees: $5.60 + processing.
No 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 $6–40 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 + processing.
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 American Airlines · AA short-haul (US domestic short)
Finnair Plus uses regions, not distance. Check finnair.com directly - short-haul AA isn't cleanly published.
Fees: $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
No 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.
Cash co-pay
Expect roughly $6–12 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. No fuel surcharges.
