Virgin Atlantic Award Chart
Virgin Points pricing guide for 2026
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club uses Virgin Points for reward flights on its own routes and partner airlines. Virgin Points are worth approximately 0.9-1.5p each depending on the redemption, with the best value on Upper Class reward flights and partner sweet spots like ANA first class. The program uses dynamic pricing for Virgin Atlantic flights and fixed partner charts for airlines like ANA and Delta.
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | New York / Boston | 10,000-25,000 | 37,500-57,500 | 57,500-87,500 | |
| London | Los Angeles / San Francisco | 15,000-30,000 | 42,500-65,000 | 65,000-100,000 | |
| London | Caribbean | 15,000-30,000 | 40,000-60,000 | — | |
| London | Delhi / Mumbai | 20,000-35,000 | 75,000-120,000 | — | |
| US | Europe (via Delta) | 22,500-30,000 | 50,000 | — | |
| US | US (via Delta) | 5,000-12,500 | — | — | |
| US | Japan (via ANA) | — | — | 55,000-60,000 |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with virgin points
ANA First Class to Japan
55,000-60,000The best way to use Virgin Points for premium travel: book ANA first class (The Suite) from the US to Japan for 55,000-60,000 points one-way. Cash prices exceed $10,000 making this one of the highest-value sweet spots in the entire points world.
Delta One to Europe
50,000Book Delta One business class to Europe for 50,000 Virgin Points one-way. This is often significantly cheaper than using Delta SkyMiles directly, making it a top Virgin Atlantic sweet spot.
Upper Class to New York
37,500Virgin Atlantic Upper Class (business class) from London to New York for as low as 37,500 points one-way during off-peak dates. The full suite experience with onboard bar.
Delta Domestic Flights
5,000+Use Virgin Points to book Delta domestic flights starting at just 5,000 points one-way. Great value for short US domestic hops.
Upper Class to India
75,000Virgin Atlantic Upper Class to Delhi or Mumbai from 75,000 points one-way. Exceptional value for a long-haul premium cabin flight.
SkyTeam Partner Awards
VariesBook flights on Air France, KLM, and other SkyTeam partners. Access destinations Virgin doesn't fly to directly using your Virgin Points.
Tips for Maximizing Value
All 8 major credit card programs transfer 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic — it's the most connected loyalty program.
ANA first class via Virgin Atlantic is a one-way booking (unlike ANA's own program which requires round-trips).
Virgin Atlantic charges fuel surcharges on their own flights but NOT on partner awards like ANA and Delta.
Search Delta availability on delta.com first, then book via Virgin Atlantic for potentially better pricing.
Virgin Points are worth approximately 0.9-1.5p each on average, with Upper Class and partner sweet spots delivering the highest value.
How to Earn Virgin Points
Credit card programs that transfer to Virgin Atlantic
Amex Membership Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Capital One Miles
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Citi ThankYou Points
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Bilt Rewards
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Wells Fargo Autograph
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
US Bank Altitude Reserve
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Bank of America
Transfer Ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Virgin Points worth?
Virgin Points are worth approximately 0.9 to 1.5 pence each depending on how you redeem them. Economy reward flights typically yield around 0.9-1.0p per point, while Upper Class (business class) redemptions can deliver 1.2-1.5p per point. Partner sweet spots like ANA first class can push the value even higher.
What are the best Virgin Atlantic sweet spots?
The top Virgin Atlantic sweet spots are: ANA first class to Japan for 55,000-60,000 points (worth over $10,000 in cash), Delta One to Europe for 50,000 points, Upper Class to New York from 37,500 points, and Upper Class to India from 75,000 points. These redemptions offer the best way to use Virgin Points for maximum value.
What is the best way to use Virgin Points?
The best way to use Virgin Points is on premium cabin flights where you get the highest pence-per-point value. Top options include ANA first class (55,000 points), Delta One to Europe (50,000 points), and Virgin Upper Class during off-peak periods. Avoid using points for economy flights on peak dates where the value drops significantly.
How many Virgin Points for ANA first class?
ANA first class from the US to Japan costs 55,000-60,000 Virgin Points one-way. This is widely considered one of the best redemptions in the points world because ANA's first class product (The Suite) is exceptional and cash prices exceed $10,000.
Can you use Virgin Points on Delta?
Yes, Virgin Atlantic and Delta are partners. You can book Delta flights using Virgin Points, often at better rates than using Delta SkyMiles. Delta domestic flights start at just 5,000 Virgin Points.
Which credit cards transfer to Virgin Atlantic?
All major credit card programs transfer 1:1: Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargo, US Bank, and Bank of America. This makes Virgin Atlantic the most accessible loyalty program via bank transfers.
Does Virgin Atlantic charge fuel surcharges?
Virgin Atlantic charges fuel surcharges on their own flights (especially transatlantic), but NOT on partner awards like ANA and Delta. This makes partner awards particularly good value for using your Virgin Points.
Can I find Virgin Atlantic reward flights easily?
Yes, you can search for Virgin Atlantic reward flights on the Virgin Atlantic website, or use an award seat finder tool like Award Travel Finder to search for available reward seats across multiple dates and cabin classes at once.
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