Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for DEL→JFK. Lowest economy: 18,243 miles + $343.65 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 64,000 points + $1,164.18 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest first class: 209,999 miles + $1,476.65 (Etihad Guest).
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New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi, India (DEL)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stopsNonstop from 61,400 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) +11 more | 1 | 321 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 18,243 pts + $343.65 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $400.53 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +1 more | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 32,500 pts + $357.76 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 309 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + $40.75 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +2 more | — | 317 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 51,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 327 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $277.95 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), Japan Airlines (JL) +4 more | 9+ | 316 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $75.55 | 1 stop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Japan Airlines (JL) +1 more | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,100 pts + $40.65 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +9 more | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 47,500 pts + $77.55 | 1 stop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX) +3 more | 2 | 34 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 53,100 pts + $362.53 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | 1 | 231 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 291 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), ANA (NH) +1 more | 9+ | 75 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 68,000 pts + $63.91 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL) +2 more | 3 | 187 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $538.45 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 316 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $751.05 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 83 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $48.15 | 1 stopNonstop from 99,800 pts | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), ANA (NH) +1 more | 2 | 317 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $456.95 | 1 stopNonstop from 98,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 294 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $459.25 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 314 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $461.05 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH) | 5 | 5 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 86,000 pts + $524.94 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 24 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 94,100 pts + $868.91 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +1 more | 1 | 137 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 145,000 pts + $81.95 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 5 | 33 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 265,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 64,000 pts + $1,164.18 | 1 stop | Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 312 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $57.55 | 1 stopNonstop from 256,000 pts | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 313 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $77.55 | 1 stop | Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 53 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $42.65 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +5 more | 1 | 318 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 93,000 pts + $425.05 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 328 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 96,000 pts + $1,577.34 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 288 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 288 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 102,500 pts + $593.45 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 2 | 316 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 107,500 pts + $85.55 | 1 stop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 119,810 pts + $89.49 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,000 pts + $1,207.88 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 51 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 153,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopMixed cabin | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 22 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 168,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 810,600 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), ITA Airways (AZ) +6 more | 1 | 139 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 445,000 pts + $65.91 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 92 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 115,000 pts + $1,225.35 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 209,999 pts + $1,476.65 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 4 | 83 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $42.65 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 195 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 227,800 pts + $1,065.37 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 14 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles 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 | GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 33,000 pts + $40.75 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $519.96 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,093.85 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $1,113.85 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Etihad Guest | 209,999 pts + $1,476.65 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $42.65 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 227,800 pts + $1,065.37 | 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 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 33,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 315 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 98,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 292 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 256,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 312 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · Smiles (16 dates) | 54,000 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (30 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 209,999 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (31 dates) | 54,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (18 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Skywards (21 dates) | 28,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates) | |
| 33,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | |
| 34,692 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 52,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | |
| 37,192 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 21,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 37,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (25 dates) | |
| 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 32,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 64,000 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | |
| 32,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 40,500 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 64,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 115,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 37,817 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 64,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Privilege Club (9 dates) | 78,500 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 241,921 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 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 | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| 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 New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 18,243 miles + $343.65 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:52 UTC). In business class, 64,000 points + $1,164.18 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 312 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:52 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 317 dates, premium economy 294 dates, business class 313 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 326 dates, premium economy 83 dates, business class 53 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 75 dates, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 187 dates, premium economy 33 dates, business class 92 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 309 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 288 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 328 dates, business class 328 dates, first class 83 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 321 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 139 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 316 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business class 316 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 33,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (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: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: 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), Avianca LifeMiles (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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), 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 award prices from New Delhi (DEL) to New York JFK?
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, 18,243 miles with Etihad Guest (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 64,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.