Book Alaska Airlines with American Airlines AAdvantage: observed awards
On 48 routes (39 international), Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest first class on an international route: 17,500 miles + $48.86, Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); AAdvantage showed first-class award space on that route on 318 dates.
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- Routes on Alaska Airlines
- 48
- International routes
- 39
- Lowest first class, international
- 17,500 miles
- YVR–SEA · $48.86
- Lowest economy, international
- 10,000 miles
- SEA–YVR · $5.60
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in oneworld)
First Class awards on Alaska Airlines with AAdvantage
48 routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest AAdvantage first-class award. Route lows: 15,000–80,000 miles (median 50,000 across 48 routes); taxes $5.60–$123.94 (median $62.85 on 48 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG)LIH–OGG with AAdvantage | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 326 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA)PDX–SEA with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 321 | |
| Spokane (GEG) to Seattle (SEA)GEG–SEA with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 321 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Oakland (OAK)SEA–OAK with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 320 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $48.86 | 318 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Calgary (YYC)SEA–YYC with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 317 | |
| Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA)OAK–SEA with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 314 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK)PDX–OAK with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 313 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX)SEA–PDX with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 311 | |
| Calgary (YYC) to Seattle (SEA)YYC–SEA with AAdvantage | 17,500 miles + $59.96 | 306 |
Economy awards on Alaska Airlines with AAdvantage
11 routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest AAdvantage economy award. Route lows: 7,500–22,500 miles (median 10,000 across 11 routes); taxes $5.60–$48.86 (median $5.60 on 11 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG)LIH–OGG with AAdvantage | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | 326 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR)SEA–YVR with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 328 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA)PDX–SEA with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 321 | |
| Spokane (GEG) to Seattle (SEA)GEG–SEA with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 321 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Oakland (OAK)SEA–OAK with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 320 | |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA)YVR–SEA with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $48.86 | 318 | |
| Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA)OAK–SEA with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 314 | |
| Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK)PDX–OAK with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 313 | |
| Seattle (SEA) to Portland (PDX)SEA–PDX with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 311 | |
| Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX)OAK–PDX with AAdvantage | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 290 |
Dated Alaska Airlines awards with AAdvantage
The lowest AAdvantage awards on Alaska Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIH–OGG | First | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | First | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | First | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | First | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LIH–OGG | Economy | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| PDX–SEA | Economy | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on Alaska Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on Alaska Airlines in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | AAdvantage median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines' own program) | First | 11 | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | 15,000 points + $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines' own program) | Economy | 9 | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 7,500 points + $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Economy | 4 | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | 11,500 points + $5.60 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed Alaska Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to American Airlines AAdvantage for Alaska Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the Alaska Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to AAdvantage | Fly Alaska Airlines with Citi points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking Alaska Airlines with AAdvantage
How many AAdvantage miles does an Alaska Airlines first-class award take?
The lowest first-class award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with American Airlines AAdvantage on an international route in the last 30 days was 17,500 miles + $48.86 from Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA); AAdvantage showed first-class award space on that route on 318 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was LIH–OGG at 15,000 miles + $5.60. Across 48 routes the lows ranged from 15,000 to 80,000 miles, with a median of 50,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many AAdvantage miles does an Alaska Airlines economy award take?
The lowest economy award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with American Airlines AAdvantage on an international route in the last 30 days was 10,000 miles + $5.60 from Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR); AAdvantage showed economy award space on that route on 328 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was LIH–OGG at 7,500 miles + $5.60. Across 11 routes the lows ranged from 7,500 to 22,500 miles, with a median of 10,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest AAdvantage award on Alaska Airlines?
Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the lowest AAdvantage award on every open date in the last 30 days on 48 routes; the lowest by cabin include LIH–OGG (first class), PDX–SEA (first class), GEG–SEA (first class), LIH–OGG (economy), SEA–YVR (economy) and PDX–SEA (economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on Alaska Airlines on the routes AAdvantage covers?
Alaska Atmos Rewards (Alaska Airlines' own program) on 11 shared routes and Qantas Frequent Flyer on 4 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage for Alaska Airlines awards?
Citi points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.