First class award flights from Austin (AUS) to Newark (EWR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw first award space on 2 programs for AUS→EWR. Lowest: 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus, which showed first award space on 329 dates. Nonstop first space was seen via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 30,000 pts + $5.60
- United MileagePlus
- Programs with space
- 2 of 2
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 329
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 30,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for first class
The lowest one-way first award each program showed on AUS→EWR, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
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 first award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 37,500 pts + $9.53 | 1 | 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 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 first class award space
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 30,000 miles; nonstop space on 328 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 37,500 points; nonstop space on 2 dates.
Best months for first class from AUS to EWR
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 16 | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 51,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 28 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 30 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 31 | |
| 52,100 pts + taxes not reported | United MileagePlus | 9 |
Airlines seen in first class
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about first award flights from AUS to EWR
What's the lowest first award from Austin to Newark?
30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed first award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had first award space on AUS→EWR?
United MileagePlus (329 dates) and Virgin Australia Velocity (2 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop first award space from AUS to EWR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop first award space via United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 30,000 miles with United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop first space on 328 dates.
Which months had the lowest first award prices from AUS to EWR?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest first award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 30,000 miles with MileagePlus (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.