How many Avios do you need for a flight?
There is no universal price. Start with the route, cabin and travel date, then add the cash charges and check live reward-seat availability.
London to New York
| Cabin | Off-peak Avios | Peak Avios | Indicative cash element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 27,500 | 33,000 | from £60 |
| Premium economy | 46,750 | 66,000 | from £175 |
| Business | 88,000 | 99,000 | from £199.5 |
| First | 75,000 | 88,000 | Check live options |
One-way planning figures from London for one adult. BA can offer different Avios-and-cash combinations; taxes, fees, carrier charges and availability can change.
London to Dubai
| Cabin | Off-peak Avios | Peak Avios | Indicative cash element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 27,500 | 33,000 | from £60 |
| Premium economy | 46,750 | 66,000 | from £175 |
| Business | 88,000 | 99,000 | from £199.5 |
| First | 75,000 | 88,000 | Check live options |
One-way planning figures from London for one adult. BA can offer different Avios-and-cash combinations; taxes, fees, carrier charges and availability can change.
London to Hong Kong
| Cabin | Off-peak Avios | Peak Avios | Indicative cash element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 38,500 | 44,000 | from £110 |
| Premium economy | 55,000 | 85,250 | from £225 |
| Business | 110,000 | 121,000 | from £299.5 |
One-way planning figures from London for one adult. BA can offer different Avios-and-cash combinations; taxes, fees, carrier charges and availability can change.
What changes the Avios price?
- Route: longer journeys generally need more Avios.
- Cabin: premium economy, business and First cost more than economy.
- Date: BA peak and off-peak calendars can price outbound and return legs differently.
- Payment option: BA may let you choose more Avios and less cash, or fewer Avios and more cash.
- Airline: partner reward pricing and charges can differ.
How to calculate a return or family trip
Price each one-way sector, then multiply by the number of travellers. Add the displayed cash element for every passenger. If you have a voucher, use the Companion Voucher calculator after you have the normal per-person price.
Our route calculator covers the full destination list, while the examples below show how quickly the figures can diverge by cabin.
Frequently asked questions
There is no single amount. The destination, cabin, peak or off-peak date and Avios-and-cash option all affect the price. Use the route calculator for the current planning figure, then confirm live availability with British Airways.
The examples on this page and in the site calculator are one-way figures for one adult from London. For a simple return, calculate both dates because one leg can be peak and the other off-peak.
Yes. Reward Flights require Avios plus a cash amount for taxes, fees and carrier charges. British Airways may offer several combinations, so compare the total rather than the Avios headline alone.
Sources & further reading
The Avios figures, fees and tier-point details on this page are based on official British Airways and Avios information, reviewed and refreshed regularly. British Airways can change reward pricing and availability at any time, so always confirm current figures with British Airways before booking.
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