Alaska Airlines Award Chart (2026): Miles for Every Route
Published Oneworld partner pricing, free stopovers, and the cheapest premium cabin awards from the US — full 2026 chart
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan award chart is one of the last published partner charts in the industry — and one of the most generous. While Alaska-operated flights use dynamic pricing, Oneworld and other partner awards follow fixed, published charts that let you book Cathay first class to Hong Kong for 70,000 miles, JAL business to Tokyo for 60,000, or Qantas business to Sydney for 55,000 miles one-way. Alaska also allows a free stopover on one-way partner awards — a unique benefit no other US program offers.
TL;DR
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan award chart is one of the last published partner charts in the industry — and one of the most generous. While Alaska-operated flights use dynamic pricing, Oneworld and other partner awards follow fixed, published charts that let you book Cathay first class to Hong Kong for 70,000 miles, JAL business to Tokyo for 60,000, or Qantas business to Sydney for 55,000 miles one-way. Alaska also allows a free stopover on one-way partner awards — a unique benefit no other US program offers. The lowest published rate is 5,000 mileage plan miles for economy from US Mainland to US / Canada / Mexico.
Verified June 7, 2026
- Hub: Seattle (SEA), with West Coast focus cities — Oneworld member
- Currency: Alaska Mileage Plan Miles (transferable from Bilt 1:1, plus Marriott 3:1)
- Pricing model: Dynamic on AS-operated flights, fixed and published on partner awards
- Six published partner zones below, plus free one-way stopovers on long-haul partner awards
Award chart data current as of October 2026
Award Chart
Miles/points required per one-way flight
| From | To | Economy | Business | First | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Mainland | Europe (partners) | 22,500-27,500 | 55,000-57,500 | 70,000-90,000 | |
| US Mainland | Asia (partners) | 25,000-30,000 | 50,000-60,000 | 70,000-85,000 | |
| US Mainland | Middle East (Emirates/Qatar) | 32,500 | 62,500-70,000 | 100,000 | |
| US Mainland | Oceania (partners) | 30,000 | 55,000 | 80,000 | |
| US Mainland | South America (partners) | 20,000 | 40,000 | — | |
| US Mainland | US / Canada / Mexico | 5,000-15,000 | — | 40,000 |
* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments
Best Sweet Spots
The highest-value redemptions with mileage plan miles
Cathay Pacific First Class to Asia
70,000Cathay Pacific first class from the US to Hong Kong for 70,000 miles one-way — widely regarded as the single best premium cabin award available anywhere. Cash prices exceed $20,000, putting the per-mile value above 25 cents.
JAL Business / First to Tokyo
60,000-70,000Japan Airlines business class to Tokyo for 60,000 miles or first class for 70,000 miles one-way. JAL's first class apartment is regularly ranked alongside ANA, Emirates, and Singapore as a top-five product.
Qatar Qsuite Business to Doha
70,000Qatar Airways Qsuite — the world's best business class — from the US to Doha for 70,000 miles one-way. Open the door to onward connections into Europe, Africa, India, and the Maldives.
Free Stopover on One-Way Awards
FreeAlaska allows a free stopover on one-way partner awards. Fly LAX → Hong Kong (stop for 5 days) → Bangkok on one ticket — visit two cities for the price of one.
Qantas Business to Australia
55,000Qantas business class from the US to Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane for 55,000 miles one-way. The 787 J cabin is excellent and Alaska's pricing is roughly half what Aeroplan or American charge.
Tips for Maximizing Value
Bilt Rewards transfers 1:1 to Alaska Mileage Plan — the only direct credit card transfer path.
Alaska allows free stopovers on one-way partner awards at select connecting cities (e.g., Hong Kong on Cathay, Tokyo on JAL) — no other US program offers this.
Partner award charts are fixed and published — Alaska does NOT use dynamic pricing for partner flights, so the chart is the price.
Alaska joined Oneworld in March 2021, unlocking award bookings on British Airways, Cathay, JAL, Qantas, Qatar, Iberia, Royal Jordanian, Malaysia, SriLankan, Royal Air Maroc, Fiji, and Finnair.
Mileage Plan miles also book Hainan, Korean Air, LATAM, and Icelandair (non-alliance partners) at separate fixed charts.
How to Earn Mileage Plan Miles
Credit card programs that transfer to Alaska Airlines
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska Airlines have an award chart?
Yes — Alaska Mileage Plan still publishes a fixed award chart for partner airlines. This is rare in 2026 since most US programs have moved to dynamic pricing. Alaska's own flights use dynamic pricing, but Cathay, JAL, Qatar, Qantas, BA, Iberia, Emirates, Hainan, Korean, and Icelandair awards all follow published rates.
How many Alaska miles do I need for Cathay Pacific first class?
Cathay Pacific first class from the US to Hong Kong costs 70,000 Alaska miles one-way. This is widely considered the best-value premium cabin redemption in the entire points world — cash tickets exceed $20,000.
How many Alaska miles for JAL business to Tokyo?
Japan Airlines business class from the US Mainland to Tokyo is 60,000 Alaska miles one-way. First class on the 777 is 70,000 miles one-way. Both prices include taxes around $50 — JAL has no fuel surcharges through Alaska.
When did Alaska Airlines change its award chart?
Alaska devalued its partner award chart most recently in March 2022 when joining Oneworld, but pricing has been stable since. The biggest historical change was the loss of Emirates first class (which moved from 70,000 to 100,000 miles). Cathay and JAL pricing remain at the same levels published in 2016.
What are the best Alaska Mileage Plan sweet spots?
The top sweet spots are: Cathay first class at 70,000 miles, JAL business at 60,000 miles, Qatar Qsuite at 70,000 miles, Qantas business to Australia at 55,000 miles, and Cathay business to Asia at 50,000 miles. Add a free stopover on any of these for extra value.
How do I earn Alaska miles?
Bilt Rewards transfers 1:1 to Alaska Mileage Plan. Marriott Bonvoy transfers at 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points. You can also earn via Alaska's co-branded credit card (Bank of America), buy miles directly (frequently 40-50% off in promos), or earn through Alaska and partner flights.
Does Alaska Airlines allow stopovers?
Yes — Alaska is the only major US program that allows a free stopover on a ONE-WAY partner award. Fly LAX → Hong Kong → Singapore with a 5-day stop in Hong Kong on a single ticket. Round-trip awards get two stopovers, one in each direction.
Does Alaska have peak and off-peak pricing?
No. Alaska's partner award chart is fixed and applies to all dates and seasons. There are no peak surcharges and no devaluations tied to demand — the published price is the price.
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