How many Virgin Points to fly Air France?
The complete Flying Club partner award chart for Air France. A SkyTeam member.
Verified June 2026
About this partner
Air France is France's flag carrier and a founding SkyTeam member, with an extensive global network from Paris CDG. The award chart uses a zone-based pricing system with peak and off-peak rates, offering excellent value on short-haul European flights.
Sweet spots
Paris to European cities (under 600 miles) 4,000 pts (Economy) — The cheapest award flights in the Flying Club at just 4,000 points off-peak for short European hops
Europe to US East Coast (off-peak) 19,000 pts (Economy) — Transatlantic economy for under 20,000 points off-peak is outstanding value
Europe to US East Coast (off-peak) 48,500 pts (Business) — Air France business class to NYC for under 50,000 points off-peak
Air France Key Routes
Popular long-haul routes - One-way prices in Virgin Points
| Route | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 - Zone 6 (Europe - US East Coast) | 19,000 | 48,500 |
| Zone 1 - Zone 7 (Europe - US West Coast) | 25,000 | 55,000 |
| Zone 1 - Zone 9 (Europe - Asia) | 35,000 | 80,000 |
Air France Short-Haul Routes
One-way prices in Virgin Points
| Route | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 0-600 mi | 4,000 | 8,000 |
| 601-1,249 mi | 7,500 | 25,000 |
| 1,250-1,749 mi | 9,000 | 30,000 |
| Zone | Regions Covered |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 | UK and Western Europe |
| Zone 6 | US East Coast and Caribbean |
| Zone 7 | US West Coast, Central US, and Mexico |
| Zone 9 | Asia (China, Japan, Southeast Asia) |
Booking tips · Air France
Book by calling Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club service centre. Air France uses a complex zone-based pricing system with peak and off-peak rates. Short-haul European flights can be an excellent value. Award space through Virgin can be limited on long-haul routes.
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FAQ — Air France with Virgin Points
How does Air France zone-based pricing work with Virgin Points?
Air France awards are priced based on zones rather than simple distance. Europe is Zone 1, US East Coast is Zone 6, US West Coast is Zone 7, and Asia is Zone 9. Pricing varies by zone pair and whether you're traveling peak or off-peak.
Is Air France business class La Premiere (first class) bookable with Virgin Points?
No, Air France La Premiere first class is not available for redemption through Virgin Atlantic. You can book economy and business class (Business class on Air France long-haul features fully flat seats).
Are Air France short-haul flights good value with Virgin Points?
Yes, Air France short-haul European flights are among the best value redemptions in the entire Flying Club, starting from just 4,000 points off-peak for flights under 600 miles from Paris.
What is the difference between peak and off-peak pricing on Air France?
Off-peak periods typically include January-March and parts of autumn. Peak covers summer and holidays. The difference can be significant, especially on long-haul business class where off-peak can save 10,000-20,000 points per flight.
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