Avios points value
| Redemption option | Redemption value |
|---|---|
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | 2p |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | 0.8p - 1.2p |
| Upgrades to Business class | 1.5p - 2.5p |
| Transferring to Nectar Rewards | 0.8p |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | 0.5p - 0.7p |
Flight redemptions
British Airways Avios have an average value of about 1p each when redeemed for Economy flights while Business and First class flights can give you as much as 2p or more in value. This means that 10,000 Avios can be worth anywhere from £100 to £200 depending on how you redeem them.
The table below lists the average value based on Economy and First/Business class redemptions.
| Avios points | Economy flights | First and Business class flights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Point | 1p | 2p |
| 1,000 Points | £10 | £20 |
| 5,000 Points | £50 | £100 |
| 10,000 Points | £100 | £200 |
| 25,000 Points | £250 | £500 |
| 50,000 Points | £500 | £1,000 |
| 100,000 Points | £1,000 | £2,000 |
Convert Avios points to pounds
Use the Avios Points Value Calculator to determine the average cash value of Avios in pounds when redeemed for flights, car rentals, and more. This will give you an idea of how much your Avios are worth.
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | £0 - £0 |
| Redeeming Avios for upgrades to Business/First class flights | £0 - £0+ |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | £0 - £0 |
| Value of points when transferred to Nectar Rewards | £0 |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | £0 - £0 |
Avios & Money calculator
Use the Avios & Money Calculator to determine the cash value of your Avios when using an Avios & Money redemption option. 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.
Avios points to Nectar points calculator
Convert Avios points to Nectar points and vice versa with our Avios point conversion calculator.
Credit cards that earn Avios
The best way to earn Avios is through intro bonuses and everyday spending across British Airways credit cards. You can also earn points using American Express Membership Rewards which is one of the major credit card transfer partners of British Airways in the UK.
British Airways credit cards
British Airways offers four co-branded credit cards that can be used to earn British Airways Avios. This consists of credit cards through Barclaycard and two credit cards through American Express.
Here are those cards:
- Earn 3X Avios on purchases made with British Airways or BA Holidays
- Earn 1.5X Avios on all other purchases
- Receive a companion voucher after £10K spend during the year
- Enjoy travel & purchase insurance
- £300 annual fee
- Card Value & Avios Calculator
- Earn 1X Avios on all purchases.
- Receive a companion voucher after £12K spend during the year
- £0 annual fee
- Card Value & Avios Calculator
- Collect 1.5X Avios on eligible purchases.
- Earn a cabin upgrade voucher or 7,000 bonus Avios after £10K spend
- £20 monthly fee (a total of £240 annually)
- Card Value & Avios Calculator
- Collect 1X Avios on eligible purchases.
- Earn a cabin upgrade voucher or 7,000 bonus Avios after £20K spend
- £0 annual fee
- Card Value & Avios Calculator
American Express Membership Rewards credit cards
American Express Membership Rewards is another way to easily earn lots of Avios. Membership Rewards Points can be transferred directly to British Airways Avios (and Iberia Plus Avios) at a 1:1 ratio.
This opens up a handful of great credit card options for quickly earning Avios through everyday spending and intro bonuses. Here are the Membership Rewards credit cards that American Express offers:
- Earn 2X points on amextravel.co.uk
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Complimentary access to over 1,400 airport lounges across more than 140 countries worldwide
- Receive up to £300 in Global Dining Credits and up to £100 in statement credits per year with Harvey Nichols.
- Enjoy complimentary status with top hotel chains and car rental agencies
- Worldwide travel insurance for you and your family
- £650 annual fee
- Card Value & Platinum Card Points Calculator
- Earn 3X points on American Express Travel
- Earn 2X points on purchases made directly with airlines
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Every time you spend £5,000 you will get 2,500 bonus Membership Rewards points, up to 12,500 bonus points per year
- Take advantage of 4 complimentary Priority Pass airport lounge visits every year giving you access to over 1,300 airports globally
- £0 the first year, then £195
- Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator
- Earn 1X points on all purchases
- Purchase insurance.
- £0 annual fee
- Card Value & AMEX Points Calculator
- Earn 2X points on American Express Travel
- Earn 1X points on everything else
- When you spend a cumulative £10,000 during any calendar month, you will receive 10,000 Membership Rewards bonus points.
- Complimentary access to over 1,400 airport lounges across more than 140 countries worldwide
- Enjoy a £300 Annual Indeed Credit, £200 Annual Travel Credit and a £150 annual Dell Technologies credit
- Enjoy complimentary status with top hotel chains and car rental agencies
- Worldwide travel insurance for you, your family and employees with supplementary cards
- £650 annual fee
- Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator
- Earn 2X points on American Express Travel
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Every quarter that you spend £20,000 on the AMEX Business Gold Card UK, you'll earn 10,000 bonus Membership Rewards points
- Get up to £100 in statement credits towards Dell Technologies purchases
- £0 first year, then £195 annually
- Card Value & Business Gold Points Calculator
FAQ
How much are British Airways Avios worth?
Avios are worth 1p each on average when used for economy flights and as much as 2p each when used for First and Business class flights.
How much is 1 Avios worth?
1 Avios has an average cash value of £0.01 for economy flights and as much as £0.02 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 5,000 Avios worth?
5,000 Avios are worth about £50 towards economy flights and as much as £100 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 10,000 Avios worth?
10,000 Avios are worth about £100 towards economy flights and as much as £200 towards First and Business class flights.
