How many Avios from London to New York?
Reward Flight Saver pricing for London → New York (JFK) in Economy, Business Class, and First Class — with exact taxes for 2026.
Verified June 2026
TL;DR
London → New York on British Airways starts at 27,500 Avios off-peak in Economy, 88,000 in Business, and 75,000 in First. Off-peak dates and the BA Amex 2-4-1 voucher unlock the best value.
BA Avios required for London → New York
Planning to fly from London to New York using British Airways Avios? This guide shows exactly how many Avios you need for all cabins, including current taxes for 2026. Whether you're looking at Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class — here's the full peak and off-peak breakdown.
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business (Club World)
First Class
Complete Avios Pricing Table for London to New York
Current 2025 Avios requirements and taxes - One-way prices from London to New York (JFK)
| Cabin Class | Off-Peak Avios | Off-Peak Taxes | Peak Avios | Peak Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Economy
World Traveller
|
27,500 | £60 | 33,000 | £60 |
|
Premium Economy
World Traveller Plus
|
46,750 | £175 | 66,000 | £175 |
|
Business Class
Club World
|
88,000 | £199.5 | 99,000 | £199.5 |
|
First Class
Club Suite First
|
75,000 | £200 | 88,000 | £200 |
Note: Prices shown are one-way. Double these amounts for return flights. Taxes and charges are per person and may vary slightly.
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Peak vs Off-Peak Dates for London to New York
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Frequently asked questions — London → New York
How many Avios do I need for a return flight to New York?
For Economy class, you'll need 55,000 Avios off-peak or 66,000 Avios peak, plus £120-£120 in taxes. For First Class, you'll need 150,000 Avios off-peak or 176,000 Avios peak.
Can I use my companion voucher for New York?
Yes! British Airways 2-4-1 companion vouchers work on all routes including London to New York. You can use them in all cabin classes, including First Class.
When is the best time to book award flights to New York?
Book exactly 355 days in advance when BA releases new award inventory. For New York, off-peak dates typically offer the best value and availability. Check multiple dates around your preferred travel period.
Are there any additional fees for booking online?
No booking fees apply when redeeming Avios online through ba.com. The taxes and charges shown above are the only additional costs beyond your Avios.
Just ask the agent.
It'll search BA, Iberia, and oneworld partners for available Avios seats to New York — and price them in plain English.
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