Award flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for ADL→SEA. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $116.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 165,000 miles + $1,571.48 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 175,000 points + $142.59 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $116.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 42,500 points + $136.29 with Alaska Atmos Rewards, the next-lowest program. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 165,000 miles + $1,571.48, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (52,500 miles + $440.32).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $116.29 | 2 stops |  AA AS FJ QF+1 | — | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $136.29 | 2 stops | AS CXFJQF | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $440.32 | 1 stop |  EK | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 54,981 pts + $184.80 | 2 stops |  ACEK NH NZ+2 | 8 | 11 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 59,900 pts + $119.24 | 2 stops | NH QR UA VA | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,000 pts + $114.49 | 2 stops | AC BRNHNZ+3 | 8 | 11 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 77,000 pts + $120.29 | 2 stops |  SQUAVA | 8 | 11 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $440.32 | 1 stop | EK | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 167,273 pts + $200.80 | 3 stops | ACEKUAVA | 5 | 11 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 165,000 pts + $1,571.48 | 1 stop | EK | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $142.59Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASQF | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $120.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | SQUAVA | 8 | 11 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 310,000 pts + $122.19 | 2 stops | AAFJ | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 335,426 pts + $197.30Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACEKNZUA+1 | 5 | 11 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 1,467,700 pts + $137.33 | 2 stops | VA | 2 | 10 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 175,000 pts + $142.59 | 2 stops | ASFJQF | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA) at a glance
- From
- Adelaide International, Adelaide, Australia (ADL)
- To
- Seattle-Tacoma International, Seattle, Washington, United States (SEA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ) and 3 more
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 11 of 14 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,338 miles (13,419 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Seattle (SEA)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 65,000 pts + $191.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 77,000 pts + $124.09 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 273,000 pts + $1,575.01 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 375,000 pts + $123.19 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 2,001,400 pts + $144.93 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $137.59 | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Best months to fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65,000 pts + $191.60 (3 dates)Aeroplan | 77,000 pts + $124.09 (3 dates)MileagePlus | 273,000 pts + $1,575.01 (3 dates)Skywards | 400,000 pts + $137.59 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 77,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Skywards | 400,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 199,069 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | 175,000 pts + $142.59 (2 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 175,000 pts + $142.59 (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | — | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
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Search Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)How many miles or points you need from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $116.29; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 77,000 miles + $120.29; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 165,000 miles + $1,571.48; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 175,000 points + $142.59; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)
How many points does it take to fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $116.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 06:02 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 165,000 miles + $1,571.48 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 26, 2026, 20:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 11 dates, business class 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 11 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 11 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 8 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 11 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 11 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 11 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 11 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 10 dates, business class 10 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $114.49 with MileagePlus (60,000 miles + $114.49) to $440.32 with Skywards (52,500 miles + $440.32); in business class from $120.29 with MileagePlus (300,000 miles + $120.29 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,571.48 with Skywards (165,000 miles + $1,571.48). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 40,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 165,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (5 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Seattle (SEA)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Emirates Skywards about 360 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 16, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.