Star Alliance Award Chart (2026): Cheapest Partner Redemptions
The lowest published mileage cost for every Star Alliance partner flight, across Aeroplan, ANA, United, Turkish, and LifeMiles
Star Alliance has 25 member airlines and no single 'alliance award chart.' Instead, each member program prices Star Alliance partner awards differently — and the gap can be huge. Aeroplan's fixed partner chart, ANA's round-trip pricing, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Avianca LifeMiles, and United MileagePlus all access the same partner inventory at very different costs. This page shows the cheapest published rate for every popular Star Alliance partner route so you know which program to redeem from.
- 25 member airlines — Lufthansa, ANA, United, Singapore, Air Canada, Turkish, Swiss, EVA, Asiana, Avianca, and more
- No single alliance chart — each program (Aeroplan, ANA, United, Turkish, LifeMiles) prices the same partner flight differently
- Cheapest paths usually run through Aeroplan (fixed chart, 6 transfer partners), Turkish (sweet spots), and LifeMiles (no fuel surcharges)
- Compare cabin pricing across programs below, then click through to the full program-level chart
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 | 30,000 (UA Saver) | 55,000-70,000 (Aeroplan) | 80,000-100,000 (Aeroplan) | |
| North America | Japan | 33,000 (Turkish) | 62,500-75,000 (Aeroplan) | 87,500-100,000 (Aeroplan) | |
| North America | Southeast Asia | 35,000 (UA Saver) | 62,500-75,000 (Aeroplan) | 87,500-100,000 (Aeroplan) | |
| North America | South America | 20,000-30,000 (Aeroplan) | 40,000-60,000 (Aeroplan) | — | |
| North America | Australia / NZ | 40,000-50,000 (Aeroplan) | 75,000-85,000 (Aeroplan) | 100,000-120,000 (Aeroplan) | |
| North America | Middle East / Africa | 40,000-50,000 (Aeroplan) | 70,000-80,000 (Aeroplan) | 90,000-105,000 (Aeroplan) | |
| Within Europe | Within Europe | 7,500 (Turkish) | 15,000-25,000 (Turkish) | — | |
| Within North America | Within North America | 6,000-12,500 (Aeroplan) | 25,000 (Aeroplan) | — |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with miles
Lufthansa First Class via Aeroplan
90,000 (Aeroplan)Book Lufthansa First Class (only released to partners 15 days before departure) from North America for 90,000 Aeroplan points one-way. Includes the famous Frankfurt First Class Terminal.
ANA First Class via Aeroplan
100,000 (Aeroplan)ANA's The Suite first class from the US to Japan for 100,000 Aeroplan points one-way (vs. 150,000 ANA miles round-trip — but ANA includes the return for the same total).
Turkish Business to Istanbul
45,000-55,000Turkish Airlines business class from the US to Istanbul for 55,000 Aeroplan points one-way OR 45,000 Turkish Miles&Smiles points. The Turkish business product is one of the most underrated in the sky.
EVA Air Business to Taipei
62,500 (Aeroplan)EVA Air Royal Laurel business class from the US West Coast to Taipei for 62,500 Aeroplan points one-way — top-three business class soft product on a 777-300ER.
Intra-Europe Economy via Turkish
7,500 (Turkish)Any Star Alliance intra-Europe flight (Lufthansa, LOT, Austrian, Swiss, TAP, Brussels) for just 7,500 Turkish Miles&Smiles points one-way. Cheaper than Avios on most routes.
Singapore Suites via Singapore KrisFlyer
132,000 (KrisFlyer)Singapore Airlines Suites (A380) JFK-FRA-SIN for 132,000 KrisFlyer miles one-way — the only way to book the iconic Suites product (Singapore restricts to KrisFlyer members only).
Tips for Maximizing Value
Aeroplan has the cheapest published pricing on most Star Alliance partner premium cabin routes from North America — plus 6 credit card transfer partners.
Turkish Miles&Smiles is dramatically cheaper for intra-Europe, intra-Asia, and US-Hawaii flights — but website and award booking can be frustrating.
Avianca LifeMiles charges NO fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partner awards (others may pass them through) and frequently runs miles sales up to 75% off.
United is the only one of these programs that allows the Excursionist Perk free stopover within a region.
ANA's partner chart is round-trip only — use Virgin Atlantic for one-way ANA first class instead (55,000 Virgin Points).
How to Earn Miles
Credit card programs that transfer to Star Alliance
Member Program Award Charts
Compare per-program pricing across this alliance
Aeroplan Award Chart
Fixed Star Alliance partner chart with 6 transfer partners.
ANA Mileage Club Award Chart
Round-trip partner chart, cheapest premium cabin pricing.
United MileagePlus Award Chart
Excursionist Perk free stopover on international round-trips.
Avianca LifeMiles Award Chart
No fuel surcharges, frequent 75% off miles sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single Star Alliance award chart?
No. Each Star Alliance member program (Aeroplan, ANA, United, Turkish, LifeMiles, Singapore KrisFlyer, etc.) prices the same partner award seat differently. To find the cheapest redemption, compare the price across multiple programs before booking — Aeroplan and Turkish are typically the cheapest for North America to Europe and Asia premium cabins.
Which Star Alliance program has the best award chart?
Aeroplan offers the broadest published partner chart with the most credit card transfer partners (6 of the major banks). Turkish Miles&Smiles has incredible sweet spots like 7,500 miles intra-Europe and 45,000 miles US to Europe in business. Avianca LifeMiles charges no fuel surcharges and runs frequent sales.
How many miles for Star Alliance business class to Europe?
The cheapest published price is roughly 45,000 Turkish Miles&Smiles points or 55,000-70,000 Aeroplan points one-way from North America to Europe in Star Alliance business class. United Saver is 60,000 miles when inventory is available. LifeMiles fluctuates with frequent sales.
What are the best Star Alliance sweet spots?
Top sweet spots: Lufthansa First via Aeroplan (90K), ANA First via Aeroplan (100K one-way), Turkish business to Istanbul for 45K Turkish miles, EVA Royal Laurel to Taipei for 62.5K Aeroplan, Singapore Suites via KrisFlyer (132K), and the United Excursionist Perk (free stopover).
Does Star Alliance charge fuel surcharges?
Whether you pay fuel surcharges depends on the issuing program (the one you redeem from), not the operating carrier. Avianca LifeMiles charges none on partner awards. United and Aeroplan also do not pass YQ. ANA, Singapore KrisFlyer, and Lufthansa Miles & More all pass through fuel surcharges, which can add $500+ to a long-haul ticket.
Which Star Alliance partners can I book?
All 25 members are bookable across programs: Aegean, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels, Copa, Croatia, EgyptAir, Ethiopian, EVA, LOT, Lufthansa, Shenzhen, Singapore, South African (currently suspended), Swiss, TAP Portugal, Thai, Turkish, United.
How do I earn Star Alliance miles?
Transfer Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, or Bilt to a Star Alliance member program. Aeroplan is the most universally accessible (5+ bank partners). For Turkish, Citi and Capital One are the main paths. For Singapore KrisFlyer, all major banks transfer.
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