The Point Calculator values British Airways Avios at an average of £0.01 each when redeemed for award flights with British Airways and oneworld airline partners.
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- Avios Points Value
- Points To Pounds Calculator
- Avios To Nectar Points
- Ways To Earn Avios
Avios points value
| Redemption option | Redemption value |
|---|---|
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | 2p |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | 0.8p - 1.2p |
| Upgrades to Business class | 1.5p - 2.5p |
| Transferring to Nectar Rewards | 0.8p |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | 0.5p - 0.7p |
Flight redemptions
British Airways Avios are worth about 1p each for economy flights, but can be worth as much as 2p or more when used for Business and First class flights. This means that 10,000 Avios can be worth anywhere from £100 to £200 depending on how you use them.
The table below lists the average value based on denomination when using points for economy or Business/First class flights.
| Avios points | Economy flights | First and Business class flights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Point | 1p | 2p |
| 1,000 Points | £10 | £20 |
| 5,000 Points | £50 | £100 |
| 10,000 Points | £100 | £200 |
| 25,000 Points | £250 | £500 |
| 50,000 Points | £500 | £1,000 |
| 100,000 Points | £1,000 | £2,000 |
Convert Avios points to pounds
Use the Avios Points Value Calculator to determine the average cash value of Avios in pounds when redeemed for flights, car rentals, and more. This will give you an idea of how much your Avios are worth.
Enter any amount of Avios to calculate the value in pounds.
Avios
| Business and first class flights with British Airways and oneworld partners | £0 - £0 |
| Redeeming Avios for upgrades to Business/First class flights | £0 - £0+ |
| Standard flight redemptions with British Airways and oneworld partners | £0 - £0 |
| Value of points when transferred to Nectar Rewards | £0 |
| Redeeming points for hotels and car rentals | £0 - £0 |
Avios & Money calculator
Use the Avios & Money Calculator to determine the cash value of your Avios when using an Avios & Money redemption option. If you know the full cost of the redemption in cash (including fees/taxes), you can enter in the Avios & Money amounts in the table and it will output the value of your Avios.
This will help you easily calculate which redemption gives you the best value.
Cost of Redemption In Cash
Enter how much the redemption would cost you if you paid cash.
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Cost of Redemption In Avios & Money
Enter how much the redemption would cost you in Avios & Money.
Cost in Avios
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Cost in Money (Cash)
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Redemption Value
This is how much your Avios would be worth based on the values entered above.
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Avios points to Nectar points calculator
Convert Avios points to Nectar points and vice versa with our Avios point conversion calculator.
Enter any amount of points in either field to calculate the transfer between British Airways Avios and Nectar points.
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Best ways to earn Avios
The best way to earn Avios is through intro bonuses and everyday spending across British Airways credit cards. You can also earn Avios by transferring Membership Rewards points directly to your British Airways Executive Club account and by shopping online using TopCashback.
British Airways Credit Cards
British Airways offers several credit card that you can use to earn Avios on everyday purchases. These cards also offer great benefits including companion passes, free checked bags, travel insurance and more.
Here are the co-branded British Airways credit cards for earning Avios:
American Express Membership Rewards
Membership Rewards points can be transferred directly to the British Airways Executive Club program at a rate of 1,000 AMEX points for 1,000 Avios. This makes Membership Rewards credit cards one of the best ways to quickly earn lots of Avios.
These are the credit cards you can use to earn Membership Rewards points:
TopCashback UK
TopCashback UK is an online cash back portal that pays you to shop online. Their website consists of thousands of affiliate links to top retailers worldwide.
When you click on those links and make your online purchases, TopCashback is notified and they get paid a commission. They then share part of that commission with you, the user.
TopCashback allows you to be paid in either cash back or in British Airways Avios. Using the site, you can earn anywhere from 1X to 10X Avios shopping at popular retailers such as:
- Boots
- Marks & Spencer
- Holland & Barrett
- TU
- Hello Fresh
- Argos
- Amazon.co.uk
- ...and many more!
TopCashback is free to sign up for and free to use. It's basically a free way to earn bonus Avios (or cash back) when shopping online.
You can sign up through The Point Calculator and earn bonus cash back the first time you use the site to make a purchase with any retailer.
FAQ
How much are British Airways Avios worth?
Avios are worth 1p each on average when used for economy flights and as much as 2p each when used for First and Business class flights.
How much is 1 Avios worth?
1 Avios has an average cash value of £0.01 for economy flights and as much as £0.02 for First and Business class flights.
How much are 5,000 Avios worth?
5,000 Avios are worth about £50 towards economy flights and as much as £100 towards First and Business class flights.
How much are 10,000 Avios worth?
10,000 Avios are worth about £100 towards economy flights and as much as £200 towards First and Business class flights.
FAQs
How many Avios points do I get per pound? ›
For the Credit Card, you will be awarded 1 Avios for every £1 spent and charged per transaction. For the Premium Plus Card, you will be awarded 1.5 Avios for every £1 spent and charged per transaction, and 3 Avios for every £1 you spend direct on British Airways flights and holidays.
What is 5000 Avios worth in pounds? ›| Avios amount | Price (£) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 4,000 Avios | £79 | $135 |
| 5,000 Avios | £95 | $163 |
| 6,000 Avios | £111 | $190 |
| 8,000 Avios | £143 | $245 |
If you divide 50,000 by 100 - to get from pence to pounds - then you end up with £500, for a total cost of £946.44.
How many Avios points equal a dollar? ›The value of British Airways Avios is 1.93 cents per avios, on average. That means 10,000 British Airways Avios have a value of roughly $193.
How many Avios points for a flight from London to New York? ›For example:
London – New York return: 40,000 peak, 26,000 off-peak. London – Tokyo return: 60,000 peak, 39,000 off-peak.
According to NerdWallet's analysis, 10,000 British Airways Avios are worth about $80. How much are 25,000 British Airways Avios worth? According to NerdWallet's analysis, 25,000 British Airways Avios are worth about $200.
What is 100 000 Avios points worth? ›That means you can expect to get roughly $1,300 worth of flights from 100,000 Avios, although the exact value you'll get depends on how and when you redeem your rewards.
How much is an Avios worth UK? ›| PROGRAMME | NOVEMBER 2022 VALUATIONS (PENCE) | DECEMBER 2022 VALUATIONS (PENCE) |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways Avios | 1.1p | 1.1p |
| British Airways On Business Points | 3.3p | 3.3p |
| Delta SkyMiles | 0.8p | 0.8p |
| Emirates Skywards | 0.9p | 0.9p |
With 200,000 Avios, you have enough Avios for a peak return Club World almost anywhere on BA's long-haul route network. You can enjoy a lie-flat bed on a long, overnight flight to any of the following destinations, on any date with availability, return and still have Avios left over: Lima Peru (LIM)
How much is 100 000 Avios worth? ›That means you can expect to get roughly $1,300 worth of flights from 100,000 Avios, although the exact value you'll get depends on how and when you redeem your rewards.
How far will 10000 Avios get me? ›
Additionally, flights under 2,000 miles can be redeemed for 8,500 Avios off-peak or 10,000 miles peak, and flights between 2,001 and 3,000 miles can be booked for 10,000 off-peak.
How much is 5000 Avios points worth? ›British Airways and Avios have a stellar offer, which allows you to use relatively small amounts of points to save up to £100 on flights. If a flight is £120, you an use just 5,000 points to make it £20. The 5,000 points cover £100 of value for a limited time, whereas they usually cover a fraction of that number.