Emirates award flights
3 loyalty programs can book Emirates award flights: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Emirates loads its schedule 328 days before departure.
Programs that book it
3
Schedule opens
328 days out
Shortest program window
328 days
United MileagePlus
Alliance
None
Programs that can book Emirates
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
What Emirates award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Emirates 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–DubaiJFK–DXB · 6,836 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy45,000Business80,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$56–226
US September 11 security fee. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Air Canada AeroplanEconomyfrom 55,000Businessfrom 90,000Taxes & fees$72–101
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy47,600Business125,400Taxes & fees$31–826
US September 11 security fee. Includes Emirates carrier surcharges, which are among the highest.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy50,000Business159,000Taxes & fees$61–1,576
US September 11 security fee. Emirates adds carrier surcharges on every segment, much higher in business and first, so connecting in Dubai costs more.
Dubai–ParisDXB–CDG · 3,255 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomyfrom 25,000Businessfrom 40,000Taxes & fees$63–73
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000Taxes & fees$85–245
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy25,700Business73,400Taxes & fees$60–495
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Includes Emirates carrier surcharges, which are among the highest.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy30,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$90–875
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Emirates adds carrier surcharges on every segment, much higher in business and first, so connecting in Dubai costs more.
Dubai–ShanghaiDXB–PVG · 4,007 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomyfrom 40,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$63–73
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$85–245
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy31,900Business90,000Taxes & fees$60–495
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Includes Emirates carrier surcharges, which are among the highest.
- Emirates SkywardsEconomy35,000Business116,000Taxes & fees$90–875
UAE passenger departure and airport fees. Emirates adds carrier surcharges on every segment, much higher in business and first, so connecting in Dubai costs more.
Transferable points that reach Emirates
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus
- Citi ThankYou RewardsEmirates Skywards
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, United MileagePlus
- Marriott BonvoyAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, United MileagePlus
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards
- Brex RewardsEmirates Skywards
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Emirates award flights?
Air Canada Aeroplan (partner), Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus (partner). Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Emirates business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Dubai 80,000 with JAL Mileage Bank, Dubai–Paris from 40,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan and Dubai–Shanghai from 60,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Emirates award flights?
On New York–Dubai they run from about $31 one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer to as much as $1,576 with Emirates Skywards. With Emirates Skywards: US September 11 security fee. Emirates adds carrier surcharges on every segment, much higher in business and first, so connecting in Dubai costs more.
When do Emirates award seats open?
Emirates loads its schedule 328 days before departure.
Which transferable points can book Emirates flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Emirates Skywards), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus), Marriott Bonvoy (through Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus) and 4 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.