Quick Overview
- Avios points value averages 1 cent each for standard flights, but First and Business class can increase the value to 2 cents or more per point.
- You can redeem Avios for reward flights with British Airways, oneworld Alliance partners, and other global airline partners for the best value.
- Avios can also be redeemed for hotels and car rentals, but these options offer lower value compared to flights.
- Avios can be transferred freely between programs like British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar, LEVEL, Finnair, and Iberia, allowing you to combine Avios with your preferred airline.
British Airways Avios points value
Based on our valuations, British Airways Avios are worth around 1 cent each for economy flights, but can be worth as much as 2 cents or more for business class flights. This means 10,000 Avios can be worth anywhere from $100 to $200 on average depending on how you use them.
Here's our valuations for British Airways Avios:
| Redemption option | British Airways Avios value |
|---|---|
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | 1.8 - 2.2 cents |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | 0.8 - 1.2 cents |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | 0.6 - 0.7 cents |
Reward Flights
Avios will have the best value when redeemed for reward flights with British Airways and oneworld partners. Your standard economy flights will get you anywhere from 0.8 to 1.2 cents per Avios on average while business class flights will be around 2 cents each.
You'll get the best value out of your Avios when redeeming them for:
- Short-haul flights: Short-haul one-way flights of up to 651 miles to, from, or within North America will cost you 7,500 Avios while the same flights everywhere else will cost you at 6,000 Avios. You can also fly a farther distance of between 651 and 1,151 miles for 9,000 Avios. Since American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are oneworld partners, you can use the ba.com website to book short-haul flights using Avios with these airlines.
- West Coast flights to Hawaii: If you're on the West Coast of the United States, you can fly from major West Coast cities to the Hawaiian Islands for 13,000 Avios one-way. This is due to the Avios distance-based chart and both American Airlines and Alaska being a oneworld partner.
- First/Business class flights on Qatar Airways: British Airways Avios can be converted to Qatar Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio which opens up all of the best options for Qatar Airways. This includes U.S. to Doha for 70,000 Avios in Business Class (one-way) and Europe to Doha for about 70,000 Avios in First Class (one-way).
Looking for an easy way to find the best award flights for British Airways? Check out Reward Flight Finder! It shows the next 355 days of British Airways Avios reward flight availability in one view, for every route.
If you're an RFF member, you can also receive alerts when new reward seats become available.
Hotels & Cars
British Airways Avios can be used to book hotels and rent cars through the British Airways Hotels and Cars Portal. Hotels will give your British Airways Avios around 0.6 cents in value while car rentals average out around 0.7 cents each.
Avios points to dollars calculator
Use the British Airways Avios Value Calculator to calculate the dollar value of your Avios points for flights, hotels, and car rentals. Find out how much your Avios are worth.
Calculator: What's the value of your British Airways Avios?
| Redemption options | Average dollar value |
|---|---|
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | $0 - $0 |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | $0 - $0 |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | $0 - $0 |
Average redemption value
The table below lists the value of Avios for several denominations when valued at an average of 1 cent per point.
| Avios | Cash Value |
|---|---|
| 1 Avios | $0.01 |
| 1,000 Avios | $10 |
| 2,500 Avios | $25 |
| 5,000 Avios | $50 |
| 10,000 Avios | $100 |
| 20,000 Avios | $200 |
| 25,000 Avios | $250 |
| 50,000 Avios | $500 |
| 60,000 Avios | $600 |
| 75,000 Avios | $750 |
| 100,000 Avios | $1,000 |
Avios & Money calculator
When redeeming Avios for hotels, car rentals, or flights, you can choose to pay with a mix of Avios and cash. Often, using Avios & Money offers better value than paying entirely in Avios.
If you know the total cash cost (including fees and taxes), use our Avios Points Value Calculator to enter the Avios & Money amounts and determine the value of your Avios. This helps you find the best redemption value.
How does Avios points value compare?
Here's how British Airways Avios value stack up against other major U.S. airlines:
Credit cards that earn British Airways Avios
Avios can be moved freely between Avios-earning frequent flyer programs as long as they are linked to your British Airways Executive Club account. This means you can earn Avios using credit cards offered by not only British Airways, but also Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Qatar.
Here's the details on Avios earning credit cards:
- Earn 3X Avios on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL
- Earn 2X Avios on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel
- Earn 1X Avios on all other purchases
- 10% off British Airways flights starting in the US
- Earn a Travel Together Ticket every calendar year you spend $30,000 on your card
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & British Airways Avios Calculator
- Earn 3X Avios on purchases with Iberia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL
- Earn 2X Avios on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel.
- Earn 1X Avios on all other purchases
- 10% off Iberia flights
- Earn a discount voucher of $1,000 to use towards two tickets on the same flight every year you spend $30,000 on the card
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & Iberia Avios Calculator
Credit card transfer partners
British Airways Avios can be earned using all major U.S. credit card rewards programs — American Express, Chase, Citi, Capital One, and Bilt.
This gives you over 20 additional credit cards you can use to earn rewards transferable to your British Airways Executive Club account which makes it very easy to earn tens to hundreds of thousands of Avios via intro bonuses and everyday spending.
FAQs
How much are Avios points worth?
Avios points have an average value of 1 cent each for standard economy flight redemptions, but can be worth as much as 2 cents or more for First and Business class flights.
What's the best use of British Airways Avios?
Avios are best used for short-haul trips due to the British Airways flight chart being distance based.
Can you use British Airways Avios for car rentals or hotels?
Yes. You can rent cars and book hotels through the British Airways Hotels and Cars portal.
How much are 250 Avios points worth?
250 Avios are worth about $2.50 for economy flights and $5 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 1,000 Avios points worth?
1,000 Avios are worth about $10 for economy flights and $20 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 3,000 Avios points worth?
1,000 Avios are worth about $30 for economy flights and $60 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 15,000 Avios points worth?
15,000 Avios points are worth about $150 towards economy flights and $300 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 20,000 Avios points worth?
20,000 Avios points are worth about $200 towards economy flights and $400 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 50,000 Avios points worth?
50,000 Avios points are worth about $500 towards economy flights and $1,000 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 60,000 Avios points worth?
60,000 Avios points are worth about $600 towards economy flights and $1,200 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 75,000 Avios points worth?
75,000 Avios points are worth about $750 towards economy flights and $1,500 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 100,000 Avios points worth?
100,000 Avios points are worth about $1,000 towards economy flights and $2,000 towards First and Business class flights.
We've run the calculations and checked them twice — here are the credit cards that consistently provide outstanding value to our users:
- Best flexible travel card: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- Best overall value year after year: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
- Best for high cash back: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- Best for foodies: American Express® Gold Card
- Best for business travel rewards: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
- Best for heavy business spenders: Capital One Spark Cash Plus
