About This Route
New York to Amsterdam is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 10 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 7,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 7,500 | 17,500 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 10,000 | 16,500 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Virgin Points | 20,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 20,000 | 42,500 | 85,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 27,500 | 55,000 | 100,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 42,500 | 85,000 | 150,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 108,500 | 148,000 |
| Asia Miles | 45,000 | 103,500 | 150,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 100,000 | -- |
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
Cathay Pacific
CX
Iberia
IB
Etihad Airways
EY
JetBlue
B6
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Icelandair
FI
Aer Lingus
EI
El Al
LY
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Best Programs for This Route
Flying Blue
Biz: 17,500 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 16,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 42,500 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 55,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 85,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 108,500 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 103,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Flying Blue offers the cheapest economy award at 7,500 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 16,500 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from New York to Amsterdam?
The cheapest option is Flying Blue starting at 7,500 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 Amsterdam with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 16,500 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 16,500 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for JFK to AMS?
You can book this route with Flying Blue, Avios (BA), Turkish Miles, Virgin Points, Qatar Avios, ANA Mileage Club, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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