Oneworld Award Chart (2026): Cheapest Partner Redemptions
The lowest published mileage cost for every Oneworld partner flight, across Alaska, British Airways Avios, American AAdvantage, and Qatar Privilege Club
Oneworld has 13 member airlines and no single alliance-wide award chart. Each program (Alaska Mileage Plan, British Airways Avios, American AAdvantage, Cathay Asia Miles, Iberia Plus, Qatar Privilege Club) prices the same partner award seat very differently. Alaska's published Oneworld chart offers some of the best premium cabin pricing in the industry, while Avios pricing makes short-haul Europe and intra-Asia awards trivially cheap. This page shows the lowest published cost for every popular Oneworld partner route.
- 13 member airlines — American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Iberia, Finnair, Malaysia, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan, Alaska Airlines
- No single alliance chart — Alaska, Avios (BA/Iberia/Aer Lingus), Cathay Asia Miles, and AAdvantage all price the same flight differently
- Alaska's published partner chart is the cheapest for most US premium cabin redemptions
- Avios distance-based chart wins for short-haul Europe (4,000 Avios London-Paris) and intra-Asia (Cathay short hops)
Award chart data current as of June 2026
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Europe | 13,000-30,000 (Avios) | 57,500 (AAdvantage) | 70,000-90,000 (Alaska) | |
| North America | Asia (HKG/TYO) | 25,000-30,000 (Alaska) | 50,000-60,000 (Alaska) | 70,000 (Alaska) | |
| North America | Doha | 32,500 (Alaska) | 70,000 (Alaska) | — | |
| North America | Australia (Qantas) | 30,000 (Alaska) | 55,000 (Alaska) | 80,000 (Alaska) | |
| Within Asia | Within Asia (Cathay) | 7,500-12,000 (Avios) | 16,500-25,000 (Avios) | — | |
| Within Europe | Within Europe | 4,000-8,500 (Avios) | 7,750-17,000 (Avios) | — | Off-peak |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with miles / avios
Cathay First Class via Alaska
70,000 (Alaska)Cathay Pacific first class from the US to Hong Kong for just 70,000 Alaska miles one-way — widely the single best premium cabin award in the entire points world. Cash exceeds $20,000.
JAL Business / First via Alaska
60,000-70,000 (Alaska)Japan Airlines business class to Tokyo for 60,000 Alaska miles or first class for 70,000 miles one-way. JAL F is regularly ranked among the world's best products.
Qatar Qsuite via Alaska or Avios
70,000+Qatar Qsuite (the world's best business class) from the US to Doha for 70,000 Alaska miles OR 70,000-90,000 Avios one-way. Either way, you're in the top business class product on earth.
Avios Short-Haul Europe
4,000 (Avios)London to Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Brussels, or Zurich for just 4,000 Avios one-way off-peak. Comparable cash fares often exceed $200.
Cathay Short-Haul Asia via Avios
12,000-16,500 (Avios)Hong Kong to Tokyo, Bangkok, or Singapore for 12,000-16,500 Avios one-way in business class — the cheapest published business class price for these popular intra-Asia routes.
Qantas Business to Australia via Alaska
55,000 (Alaska)Qantas business class from LAX, SFO, JFK, or DFW to Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane for 55,000 Alaska miles one-way — less than half what Aeroplan or AAdvantage charge.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Alaska has the cheapest published Oneworld premium cabin pricing for most US originating routes — plus a free one-way stopover.
Avios are pooled across British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Qatar Privilege Club — combine balances via household account or move points freely.
Cathay Asia Miles distance-based chart is excellent for intra-Asia, intra-Europe, and trans-Pacific flights — and uniquely allows holding awards.
Avoid AAdvantage Web Specials reset confusion: published baselines are the floor, but Web Specials sometimes drop pricing 40-50% on specific routes.
Qatar Privilege Club Avios is the newest Oneworld currency (launched 2022) — competitive pricing on Qatar metal and growing partner integration.
How to Earn Miles / Avios
Credit card programs that transfer to Oneworld
Member Program Award Charts
Compare per-program pricing across this alliance
Alaska Mileage Plan Award Chart
Published Oneworld partner chart, free one-way stopover.
British Airways Avios Award Chart
Distance-based chart, unbeatable for short-haul Europe.
American AAdvantage Award Chart
Off-peak domestic from 7,500 miles; Web Specials.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Award Chart
Distance-based chart, excellent for intra-Asia.
Iberia Plus Award Chart
Avios with lower fuel surcharges than BA.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Award Chart
Qsuite home program, now Avios-based.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single Oneworld award chart?
No. Each Oneworld member program (Alaska, BA, AAdvantage, Cathay, Iberia, Qatar, JAL, Qantas) prices the same partner award seat differently. To find the cheapest redemption, compare across programs — Alaska is typically cheapest for US-origin premium cabins; Avios is unbeatable for short-haul.
Which Oneworld program has the best award chart?
Alaska Mileage Plan has the cheapest published premium cabin pricing for most US-origin Oneworld awards and is the only one with a free one-way stopover. Avios (BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar) is best for short-haul Europe and intra-Asia. Cathay Asia Miles is best if you start from Asia.
How many miles for Oneworld business class to Asia?
The cheapest published rate is 50,000-60,000 Alaska miles for Cathay or JAL business class one-way from the US to Hong Kong or Tokyo. Avios prices similar routes at 70,000-100,000 with high fuel surcharges. AAdvantage MileSAAver is 60,000 miles to Japan one-way.
What are the best Oneworld sweet spots?
Top sweet spots: Cathay First via Alaska (70K), JAL Business/First via Alaska (60-70K), Qatar Qsuite via Alaska or Avios (70K), Avios short-haul Europe from 4,000, Cathay intra-Asia business via Avios (12-16.5K), and Qantas business to Australia via Alaska (55K).
Does Oneworld charge fuel surcharges?
Surcharges depend on the issuing program. Alaska does NOT pass fuel surcharges through on partner awards. Avios (BA) charges high fuel surcharges on long-haul, especially BA-operated metal. AAdvantage charges low surcharges. Iberia Plus has lower surcharges than BA for the same Avios price. Qatar Privilege Club is mixed.
Which credit cards transfer to Oneworld programs?
Avios is the most accessible — all 8 major US credit card programs (Amex, Chase, Cap One, Citi, Bilt, Wells Fargo, US Bank, BofA) transfer to BA Avios. Alaska accepts Bilt and BofA. Cathay Asia Miles accepts Amex, Cap One, Citi. AAdvantage only accepts Bilt.
Can I combine miles across Oneworld programs?
Within the Avios family (BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar) you can move Avios freely between accounts. Across non-Avios programs, you cannot combine — each program has its own currency. Use the cheapest program for each specific award.
How does the Oneworld award chart compare to Star Alliance?
Oneworld has fewer member programs with published charts (Alaska is the main one), while Star Alliance has Aeroplan, ANA, and Turkish all publishing rates. Oneworld tends to win for short-haul (Avios) and premium cabin Asia (Alaska/Cathay). Star Alliance tends to win for transatlantic business and European intra-region (Turkish).
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