If you don't have the ability to transfer rewards to your Etihad Guest account, the next option is to buy Etihad Guest Miles. Buying miles will deposit them straight into your account so that you can immediately apply them towards a redemption.
Cost To Buy Miles
Etihad Miles can be purchased for 2 cents per mile at the standard price. This is a flat rate price that is the same no matter how many miles you buy.
| Miles Purchased | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|
| 1,000 - 100,000 Miles | 2 Cents |
| 101,000 - 150,000 Miles Platinum Tier Members Only |
2 Cents |
Etihad Miles can be purchased in 1,000-mile increments. You can buy as little as 1,000 Etihad Miles for $20 and as many as 100,000 Etihad Miles for $2,000.
If you have Platinum Tier status in the Etihad Guest rewards program, you'll be able to buy up to 150,000 Etihad Miles for US$3,000. All other Tiers can buy up to 100,000 miles per calendar year for US$2,000.
| Min/Max | Miles |
|---|---|
| Minimum Purchase Per Transaction | 1,000 Miles |
| Platinum Tier Members | |
| Maximum Purchase Per Transaction | 150,000 Miles |
| Maximum Purchase Per Calendar Year | 150,000 Miles |
| Other Tiers | |
| Maximum Purchase Per Transaction | 100,000 Miles |
| Maximum Purchase Per Calendar Year | 100,000 Miles |
Do note that purchased Etihad Guest Miles do not count towards status upgrades.
Buy Miles Calculator
Use the calculator to estimate how much it will cost you to buy Etihad Guest Miles at the standard rate of 2 cents per point.
| Total Cost | $0 |
How To Buy Miles
You can buy Etihad Miles directly from their Points.com storefront.
- Go to the Etihad Buy Miles page.
- Select how many Etihad Miles you want to buy.
- Log into your Etihad Guest account.
- Enter your payment information.
- Review the purchase and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click Pay Now.
Your purchased Etihad Miles should post to your account immediately, but it may take up to 72 hours until the miles are reflected.
FAQ
How much do Etihad Miles cost to buy?
At the standard rate, Etihad Miles are 2 cents each.
Do Etihad Miles go on sale?
Yes. Etihad Miles go on sale several times per year.
How many Etihad Miles can you buy per year?
You can buy up to 100,000 Etihad Miles per calendar year. Etihad Guest Platinum Tier members can buy up to 150,000 Etihad Miles per calendar year.
What's the lowest amount of Etihad Miles you can buy?
You can buy as little as 1,000 Etihad Guest Miles which will costs you $20 at the standard rate.
Is buying Etihad Miles worth it?
Buying Etihad Miles can be worth it if you're a few miles short and need to top off your account. It can also be worth it if you can redeem them for more than what you paid for them.
How do I buy Etihad Guest Miles?
You can buy Etihad Guest Miles by going to the Etihad Buy Miles page.
What payment types can I use to buy Etihad Miles?
Etihad accepts VISA, Mastercard, and AMEX. The portal does not currently accept Discover.
