Finnair award flights
9 loyalty programs can book Finnair award flights: British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 more. Finnair loads its schedule 361 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
9
Schedule opens
361 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book Finnair
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
- oneworld
Finnair Plus
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 361 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What Finnair award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Finnair 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–HelsinkiJFK–HEL · 4,106 mi
Search this route- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6–176
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$56–306
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 27,500Businessfrom 55,000Taxes & fees$26
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy30,000Business57,500Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$126–406
US September 11 security fee. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy30,000Business62,500Taxes & fees$56–118
US September 11 security fee. Includes the Finnair carrier surcharge (about $11–170 by zone and cabin).
- British Airways ClubEconomy30,000Business62,500Taxes & fees$26–1,056
US September 11 security fee. British Airways passes on Finnair's high carrier surcharges on flights to North America.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$149–294
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Helsinki–ShanghaiHEL–PVG · 4,594 mi
Search this route- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$22–200
Finnish airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$72–330
Finnish airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$42–50
Finnish airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$142–430
Finnish airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy30,000Business62,500Taxes & fees$72–142
Finnish airport charges. Includes the Finnair carrier surcharge (about $11–170 by zone and cabin).
- British Airways ClubEconomy30,000Business62,500Taxes & fees$22–30
Finnish airport charges. No Finnair carrier surcharge on this route.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$142–290
Finnish airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$22–30
Finnish airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Helsinki–MadridHEL–MAD · 1,832 mi
Search this route- Finnair PlusEconomy13,000Business20,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$39–47
Finnish airport charges. Includes the Finnair carrier surcharge (about $11–170 by zone and cabin).
- British Airways ClubEconomy13,000Business20,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$22–30
Finnish airport charges. No Finnair carrier surcharge on this route.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy11,000Business22,000Taxes & fees$22–200
Finnish airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy11,000Business22,000Taxes & fees$72–330
Finnish airport charges. Partner carrier surcharges vary and are passed on.
- American AAdvantageEconomy12,500Business22,500Taxes & fees$22–30
Finnish airport charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy15,000Business30,000Taxes & fees$142–430
Finnish airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which JAL Mileage Bank passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy15,000Business33,000Taxes & fees$142–290
Finnish airport charges. Includes an estimate of carrier surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on for this partner; no booking fee.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 22,500Businessfrom 45,000Taxes & fees$42–50
Finnish airport charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
1 more program price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Finnair
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsBritish Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAmerican AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAlaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAlaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Brex RewardsCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Finnair award flights?
British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Finnair business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Helsinki 50,000 with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Helsinki–Shanghai 50,000 with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Helsinki–Madrid 20,000 with Finnair Plus. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Finnair award flights?
On New York–Helsinki they run from about $6 one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to as much as $1,056 with British Airways Club. With British Airways Club: US September 11 security fee. British Airways passes on Finnair's high carrier surcharges on flights to North America.
When do Finnair award seats open?
Finnair loads its schedule 361 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book Finnair flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Iberia Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
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Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.