About This Route
New York to Abu Dhabi is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 6,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Avios | 6,000 | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Virgin Points | 20,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Flying Blue | 25,000 | 55,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,500 | 145,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 46,000 | 117,000 | 156,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 90,000 | -- |
| 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
Etihad Airways
EY
Alaska Airlines
AS
Best Programs for This Route
Qatar Avios
Biz: 15,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 55,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,500 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 117,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 90,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 140,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Qatar Avios offers the cheapest economy award at 6,000 points
- Best business class value: Qatar Avios at 15,000 points
- First class available from 25,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from New York to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest option is Qatar Avios starting at 6,000 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from New York to Abu Dhabi with points?
Qatar Avios offers business class for 15,000 points one-way. Other options include Turkish Miles at 30,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for JFK to AUH?
You can book this route with Qatar Avios, Turkish Miles, Virgin Points, ANA Mileage Club, Flying Blue, Avios (BA), Emirates Skywards, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Aeroplan, Etihad Guest. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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