Air India award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Air India award flights: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Air India loads its schedule 337 days before departure. Through Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles you can only book it 331 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
337 days out
Shortest program window
331 days
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Alliance
Star Alliance
Programs that can book Air India
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
Star AllianceAir Canada Aeroplan
Opens 337 days before departure
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceAir New Zealand Airpoints
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Star AllianceANA Mileage Club
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceAvianca LifeMiles
Opens 337 days before departure
No holds+1
Star AllianceEVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceLufthansa Miles & More
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
Holds by phone2 stopovers per round trip
Star AllianceSingapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip+2
Star AllianceTAP Miles&Go
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
Star AllianceThai Royal Orchid Plus
Opens 337 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover each way
Star AllianceUnited MileagePlus
Opens 337 days before departure
No holds
Star AllianceTurkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
48-hour hold by phone1 stopover per round trip
What Air India award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Air India routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–DelhiJFK–DEL · 7,305 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy40,000Business68,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$86–446
US September 11 security fee. May include Air India fuel surcharges, which ANA passes on. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy42,500Business78,000Taxes & fees$54–94
US September 11 security fee. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies. LifeMiles also collects the US international departure tax.
- United MileagePlusEconomy49,500Business88,000Taxes & fees$6–46
US September 11 security fee. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy60,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$72–121
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy60,000Business97,500Taxes & fees$26–446
US September 11 security fee. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy60,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$26–346
US September 11 security fee. Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy70,000Business115,000Taxes & fees$50–440
US September 11 security fee. This partner's fuel surcharges may be passed on. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy67,000Business132,000Taxes & fees$26–446
US September 11 security fee. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which Royal Orchid Plus passes on. Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Delhi–ParisDEL–CDG · 4,080 mi
Search this route- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy25,000Business45,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$47–55
Indian user development and security fees. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy29,500Business47,000Taxes & fees$102–430
Indian user development and security fees. May include Air India fuel surcharges, which ANA passes on. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy35,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$42–330
Indian user development and security fees. Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy32,500Business68,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy42,500Business70,000Taxes & fees$50–58
Indian user development and security fees. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy44,500Business71,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy40,000Business95,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which Royal Orchid Plus passes on. Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- United MileagePlusEconomy55,000Business110,000Taxes & fees$22–30
Indian user development and security fees. United adds no fuel surcharges or booking fees.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Delhi–SydneyDEL–SYD · 6,484 mi
Search this route- ANA Mileage ClubEconomy23,000Business43,500 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$102–430
Indian user development and security fees. May include Air India fuel surcharges, which ANA passes on. ANA charges no booking fee.
- Avianca LifeMilesEconomy35,000Business67,500Taxes & fees$47–55
Indian user development and security fees. LifeMiles adds no fuel surcharges; a $25 booking fee applies.
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsEconomy51,000Business77,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusEconomy42,500Business90,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which Royal Orchid Plus passes on. Royal Orchid Plus charges no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy60,000Business92,500Taxes & fees$50–58
Indian user development and security fees. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- TAP Miles&GoEconomy60,000Business105,000Taxes & fees$67–425
Indian user development and security fees. This partner's fuel surcharges may be passed on. Miles&Go charges a €40 online partner service fee (€50 by phone).
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerEconomy51,000Business121,000Taxes & fees$42–430
Indian user development and security fees. Includes Air India fuel surcharges. KrisFlyer charges no booking fee.
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesEconomy80,000Business175,000Taxes & fees$42–330
Indian user development and security fees. Partner fuel surcharges apply, mostly on long-haul flights; no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Air India
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Wells Fargo RewardsAvianca LifeMiles
- Marriott BonvoyANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, United MileagePlus
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Lufthansa Miles & More, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Brex RewardsAvianca LifeMiles, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Air India award flights?
Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go, Thai Royal Orchid Plus, United MileagePlus and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Air India business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Delhi 68,000 with ANA Mileage Club, Delhi–Paris 45,000 with Avianca LifeMiles and Delhi–Sydney 43,500 with ANA Mileage Club. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Air India award flights?
On New York–Delhi they run from about $6 one way with United MileagePlus to as much as $446 with EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. With EVA Air Infinity MileageLands: US September 11 security fee. Includes Air India fuel surcharges, which EVA passes on.
When do Air India award seats open?
Air India loads its schedule 337 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (331 days).
Which transferable points can book Air India flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through ANA Mileage Club, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and 1 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Miles&Go and 2 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Avianca LifeMiles) and 5 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More Star Alliance airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.