Award flights from Auckland (AKL) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for AKL→JFK. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $59.69 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 80,000 miles + $69.39 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 400,000 points + $89.39 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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AKL to JFK at a glance
- From
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- To
- John F Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
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 | 35,000 pts + $59.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 40,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) +1 more | — | 277 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $74.09 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ) +1 more | 5 | 244 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $155.99 | Nonstop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Korean Air (KE) +1 more | 1 | 186 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $444.96 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 273 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $59.69 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR), Air New Zealand (NZ) +2 more | 9+ | 301 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,400 pts + $88.52 | 2 stopsNonstop from 58,900 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +7 more | 1 | 281 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 324 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 68,000 pts + $92.33 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE) | 1 | 29 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $158.50 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 1 | 37 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 98,000 pts + $63.50 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 168 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 126,584 pts + $92.49 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Malaysia Airlines (MH), Air New Zealand (NZ) +1 more | 9+ | 329 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $74.09 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 64,500 pts + $59.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 65,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF) | — | 107 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $59.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 258 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 74,500 pts + $233.99 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,900 pts + $234.46 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 201 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 139,000 pts + $445.62 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 185,000 pts + $63.50 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 158 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 254,000 pts + $139.20 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 33 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 80,000 pts + $69.39 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 118 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 151,800 pts + $566.89 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 129 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 154,000 pts + $1,740.63 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 303 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 159,000 pts + $546.53 | Nonstop | Qantas (QF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopMixed cabin | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $59.69 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 260 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $89.39 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $63.50 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 168 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 482,200 pts + $139.10 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 1,044,929 pts + $105.79 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 329 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 400,000 pts + $89.39 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 1 | 64 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $63.50 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 168 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 478,400 pts + $1,740.63 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Not seen in first: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $59.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 47,500 pts + $155.99 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $74.09 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 80,000 pts + $69.39 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 154,000 pts + $1,743.08 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 386,300 pts + $566.89 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $89.39 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $63.50 | 6 | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 40,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 141 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 55,000 points via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 20 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 151,800 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 129 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly AKL to JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | 64,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 175,000 · Privilege Club (2 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 80,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 125,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 154,000 · Skywards (18 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 154,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 154,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 154,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | 175,000 · Privilege Club (8 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (23 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | 256,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (26 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 151,800 · Qantas (22 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (22 dates) | 151,800 · Qantas (21 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 142,900 · Qantas (6 dates) | 256,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
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 | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Auckland to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $59.69 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 277 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:40 UTC). In business, 80,000 miles + $69.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 118 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 03:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AKL→JFK?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 277 dates, premium economy 107 dates, business 118 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 37 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business 11 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 244 dates, premium economy 20 dates, business 4 dates, first 64 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 168 dates, premium economy 158 dates, business 168 dates, first 168 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 273 dates, premium economy 38 dates, business 303 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 329 dates, business 329 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 186 dates, premium economy 18 dates, business 1 date); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 281 dates, premium economy 201 dates, business 129 dates, first 8 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AKL to JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 40,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AKL→JFK award prices?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 125,000 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.