About This Route
New York to Seattle is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 10 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 10 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 20,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Flying Blue | 37,500 | 72,500 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,000 | 145,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 45,000 | 90,000 | 120,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 | 140,000 | 245,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
Cathay Pacific
CX
Iberia
IB
Japan Airlines
JL
JetBlue
B6
Icelandair
FI
Condor
DE
Aer Lingus
EI
Alaska Airlines
AS
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
ANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 72,500 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 112,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 90,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 140,000 ptsBooking Tips
- ANA Mileage Club offers the cheapest economy award at 20,000 points
- Best business class value: ANA Mileage Club at 50,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from New York to Seattle?
The cheapest option is ANA Mileage Club starting at 20,000 points in economy. Compare 10 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from New York to Seattle with points?
ANA Mileage Club offers business class for 50,000 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 88,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for JFK to SEA?
You can book this route with ANA Mileage Club, Avios (BA), Virgin Points, Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Flying Blue, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Turkish Miles, Etihad Guest. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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