How each program prices your points

Published chart by partner and region. One of the last remaining fixed-chart programs with genuine long-haul sweet spots.

• \u00b7Cathay Pacific biz U.S. → HKG: 70,000 one-way
• \u00b7Qantas biz LAX → SYD: 55,000 one-way
• \u00b7JAL biz U.S. → Tokyo: 75,000 one-way
• \u00b7Free stopover on one-way partner awards

Fully dynamic — award prices move with cash fares. Saver awards still exist but are harder to predict.

• \u00b7Saver biz to Europe: 60,000–88,000 one-way (dynamic)
• \u00b7Transcon economy saver: 12,500–25,000
• \u00b7Avis/Starwood transfer-out options
• \u00b7Excursionist perk: one free intra-zone segment on round-trip awards

Core chart remains intact for partner redemptions; American metal is dynamic-priced. Partner bookings are where the math still works.

• \u00b7JAL First U.S. → Tokyo: 80,000 one-way (partner chart)
• \u00b7Qatar Qsuite U.S. → Doha: 70,000 one-way
• \u00b7Etihad First: 115,000 one-way
• \u00b7Off-peak saver tiers on limited dates

Small program, outsized leverage via partners. ANA partner pricing is where the legend comes from.

• \u00b7ANA First U.S. → Tokyo: 120,000 round trip (not one-way)
• \u00b7Delta biz U.S. → Europe: 50,000 one-way
• \u00b7South African Air biz U.S. → JNB: 75,000 one-way
• \u00b7Transfers 1:1 from Amex / Chase / Citi / Cap One / Bilt

Distance-based pricing is unbeatable for short-haul on partner metal. Fuel surcharges make long-haul on BA itself painful.

• \u00b7Under 650 miles on AA/AS/Iberia: 7,500 Avios one-way
• \u00b7651–1,150 miles: 13,000 Avios
• \u00b71,151–2,000 miles: 16,500 Avios
• \u00b7Avoid BA metal long-haul — YQ surcharges routinely $500+

Star Alliance redemptions at some of the lowest published rates anywhere. Phone-booking only; worth the friction.

• \u00b7U.S. → Europe business: 45,000 one-way on United/Lufthansa/Swiss
• \u00b7U.S. → Hawaii on United: 7,500 economy one-way
• \u00b7Transfer 1:1 from Citi / Cap One / Bilt
• \u00b7No online booking for partner awards — call center required

Category-based pricing on a global hotel portfolio. The best value chart in the hotel world.

• \u00b7Category 1–4 nights: 5,000–15,000 points
• \u00b7Category 7 (Park Hyatt properties): 30,000–40,000
• \u00b7Transfers 1:1 from Chase UR and Bilt
• \u00b7Free-night certificates via credit cards stack well

Fully dynamic — priced against cash rates with a cap. 5th-night-free keeps it relevant at high-category properties.

• \u00b7Off-peak vs peak vs standard tiers on every property
• \u00b75th-night-free on 5+ night award stays
• \u00b7Cap of 100,000 points/night at top properties
• \u00b7Annual free-night certificates via co-brand cards

Dynamic across the portfolio with no formal chart. High point balances required but transfer-partner bonuses show up often.

• \u00b7Most top-tier Conrads run 95,000–120,000 points/night
• \u00b75th night free on award stays
• \u00b7Amex MR transfers 1:2 (not 1:1) with frequent 100% bonuses
• \u00b7Buy-points bonuses run often — watch for 100% promos

Fully dynamic with a high cap. InterContinental 4th-night-free benefit and PointBreaks rotations keep it interesting.

• \u00b7Standard rewards: 10,000–100,000/night
• \u00b74th-night-free on award stays with IHG Premier card
• \u00b7100% buy-points bonuses run regularly (effective $0.70/point)
• \u00b7Free Holiday Inn Club Vacations category discounts with elite status