Award Flight Search Guide
Learn how to compare award availability, choose the right AwardTool search mode, evaluate points and taxes, and verify seats before booking.
Find Best Award Availability in Minutes
Start with the trip details you know, choose the search that matches your flexibility, and verify availability before transferring points or booking.
STEP 1
Describe your trip
Choose your origin, destination, dates, cabin, travelers, and the airline loyalty programs you want to compare.
STEP 2
Compare award options
Review available seats, stops, points, and estimated taxes and fees. Use filters to focus on options that fit your trip.
STEP 3
Verify and book
Check when an option was found, refresh it if available, and confirm the price and seats before transferring points or booking.
Real-Time vs. Panorama vs. Explore vs. Route Calendar
Each search mode is designed for a different level of destination and date flexibility.
Real-Time Search
Best when you know your airports. Search current award availability across selected dates and cabins, then compare programs, points, taxes, and stops.
Panorama
Best when your destination is flexible. Explore award availability across regions, countries, cities, or airports, then narrow the results with filters.
Explore
Best when you want inspiration. Browse recent award availability across popular routes, cabins, and loyalty programs, then narrow the results to trips that work for you.
Route Calendar
Best when your route is known but your dates are flexible. Browse tracked award availability across up to a year and request a refresh before acting.
28 Supported Airline Loyalty Programs
Compare award availability across major airline programs. Program coverage can vary by route and search mode.
- Aeromexico Club Premier
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Avianca LifeMiles
- Azul TudoAzul
- British Airways Executive Club
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Copa ConnectMiles
- Delta SkyMiles
- Emirates Skywards
- Etihad Guest
- Finnair Plus
- GOL Smiles
- JAL Mileage Bank
- JetBlue True Blue
- Lufthansa Miles & More
- Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- SAS EuroBonus
- Singapore KrisFlyer
- Spirit
- TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go
- Turkish Miles & Smiles
- United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Virgin Australia Velocity
Award Flight Search FAQs
Key details to check before you transfer points or complete an award booking.
- How does Advanced Award Alert work?
- Save the routes, dates, cabins, programs, points, and tax limits that matter to you. AwardTool checks for matching availability on a regular basis and notifies you when a match is found. Learn how to set award alerts
- What does the points price mean?
- The points or miles amount is the award price shown by the airline loyalty program. If you plan to use transferable bank points, confirm the transfer partner and ratio before moving points. Browse points transfer guides
- Are taxes and fees included?
- Taxes, fees, and carrier surcharges are separate from the points price. AwardTool shows estimated cash amounts when available; confirm the final total during booking.
- Where do I book an award flight?
- AwardTool helps you find and compare award space. Complete the ticket through the applicable airline loyalty program or its supported booking channel. See the booking workflow