The Point Calculator values British Airways Avios at an average of £0.01 each when redeemed for award flights with British Airways and oneworld airline partners.
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 are worth about 1p each for economy flights, but can be worth as much as 2p or more when used for Business and First class flights. This means that 10,000 Avios can be worth anywhere from £100 to £200 depending on how you use them.
The table below lists the average value based on denomination when using points for economy or Business/First class flights.
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.
Best ways to earn Avios
The best way to earn Avios is through intro bonuses and everyday spending across British Airways credit cards. You can also earn Avios by transferring Membership Rewards points directly to your British Airways Executive Club account and by shopping online using TopCashback.
British Airways Credit Cards
British Airways offers several credit card that you can use to earn Avios on everyday purchases. These cards also offer great benefits including companion passes, free checked bags, travel insurance and more.
Here are the co-branded British Airways credit cards for earning Avios:
American Express Membership Rewards
Membership Rewards points can be transferred directly to the British Airways Executive Club program at a rate of 1,000 AMEX points for 1,000 Avios. This makes Membership Rewards credit cards one of the best ways to quickly earn lots of Avios.
These are the credit cards you can use to earn Membership Rewards points:
TopCashback UK
TopCashback UK is an online cash back portal that pays you to shop online. Their website consists of thousands of affiliate links to top retailers worldwide.
When you click on those links and make your online purchases, TopCashback is notified and they get paid a commission. They then share part of that commission with you, the user.
TopCashback allows you to be paid in either cash back or in British Airways Avios. Using the site, you can earn anywhere from 1X to 10X Avios shopping at popular retailers such as:
- Boots
- Marks & Spencer
- Holland & Barrett
- TU
- Hello Fresh
- Argos
- Amazon.co.uk
- ...and many more!
TopCashback is free to sign up for and free to use. It's basically a free way to earn bonus Avios (or cash back) when shopping online.
You can sign up through The Point Calculator and earn bonus cash back the first time you use the site to make a purchase with any retailer.
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.