Award flights from London to Faro (FAO)
Award space from London to Faro (FAO)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between London (LHR, LGW) and Faro (FAO) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 7,500 points + $71.10 on LHR–FAO (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 15,000 points + $118.50 on LHR–FAO (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 7,500 pts + $71.10
- LHR–FAO · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 15,000 pts + $118.50
- LHR–FAO · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LHR–FAO: 7,500 points + $71.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 miles + $63.30 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LGW–FAO. With Alaska Atmos Rewards, business class started at 15,000 points + $118.50, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (7,500 points + $71.10).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from London to Faro (FAO) on points: 7,500 points + $71.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–FAO (seen on 270 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from London to Faro (FAO) on points: 15,000 points + $118.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–FAO (seen on 128 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.
London to Faro (FAO) at a glance
- From
- London (LHR, LGW)
- To
- Faro (FAO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), SAS (SK)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,049–1,064 miles (1,688–1,713 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Faro (FAO)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between London and Faro (FAO), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Faro (FAO) | 7,500 pts + $71.10Atmos · 270 dates | 15,000 pts + $118.50Atmos · 128 dates |
| London Gatwick (LGW) to Faro (FAO) | 12,500 pts + $63.30AAdvantage · 5 dates | 22,500 pts + $95.70AAdvantage · 6 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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, London to Faro (FAO)
- Economy: 7,500 points + $71.10 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Faro (FAO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 270 dates.
- Business Class: 15,000 points + $118.50 on London Heathrow (LHR) to Faro (FAO) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed business-class award space there on 128 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LHR–FAO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $85.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LHR–FAO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 15,000 pts + $118.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–FAO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $96.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LGW–FAO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 31,500 pts + $97.49 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LHR–FAO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,500 pts + $80.99 | 1 | 1 stop | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 7,500 points + $85.50 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–FAO, which showed nonstop space there on 108 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 15,000 points + $118.50 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LHR–FAO, which showed nonstop space there on 128 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from London to Faro (FAO) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 7,500 pts + $85.50 (13 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + $118.50 (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | 22,500 pts + $95.90 (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about London to Faro (FAO) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from London to Faro (FAO)?
In business class, LHR–FAO with 15,000 points + $118.50 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). In economy, LHR–FAO with 7,500 points + $71.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between London and Faro (FAO) had award space?
LHR–FAO (economy and business class) and LGW–FAO (economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from London to Faro (FAO)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 7,500 points + $71.10 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 20:32 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 270 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 20:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $118.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 20:32 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 128 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 20:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from London to Faro (FAO)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 270 dates, business class 128 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 11 dates, business class 11 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 3 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from London to Faro (FAO) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,500 points + $85.50 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from London to Faro (FAO)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.10 with Virgin Atlantic (18,500 points + $58.10) to $71.10 with Atmos (7,500 points + $71.10); in business class from $97.40 with AAdvantage (22,500 miles + $97.40) to $118.50 with Atmos (15,000 points + $118.50). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from London to Faro (FAO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). 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 London to Faro (FAO) 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 May 2027 departures, 7,500 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Atmos (26 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 London to Faro (FAO)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.