Award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for YVR→AUH. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $68.09 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 180,000 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles); mixed cabin from 80,000 miles + $191.40 (Etihad Guest). Lowest premium economy: 62,500 miles + $80.89 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) at a glance
- From
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- To
- Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), China Airlines (CI), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) and 12 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Most dates with space
- 15 of 15 departure dates checked (Alaska Atmos Rewards, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
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 | 40,000 pts + $68.09 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | — | 10 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $125.39 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $52.60 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +8 more | 7 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,500 pts + $119.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), China Airlines (CI), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 7 | 9 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 58,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 58,510 pts + $117.20 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +2 more | 2 | 11 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 66,000 pts + $191.40 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 159,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) +2 more | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 62,500 pts + $80.89 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 85,616 pts + $79.30 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 155,000 pts + $375.50 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qantas (QF) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 205,000 pts + $110.49 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 5 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 80,000 pts + $191.40Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 3 | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $89.90Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 5 | 4 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 224,816 pts + $72.40Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 250,000 pts + $729.30 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
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 | 40,000 pts + $68.29 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $80.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 155,000 pts + $375.50 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $191.40Mixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $89.90Mixed cabin | 5 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 224,816 pts + $72.40Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Etihad Guest | 250,000 pts + $729.30 | 2 | 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.
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 80,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 85,616 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 180,000 · Miles&Smiles (2 dates) | 250,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date) |
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 | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)How many miles you need from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $68.09; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 62,500 miles + $80.89; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, Turkish Miles & Smiles had the lowest observed award, 180,000 miles (taxes not reported), apart from a mixed-cabin award from 80,000 miles + $191.40 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Questions about award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)
What's the lowest Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $68.09 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 21:11 UTC for a Nov 4, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 10 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 21:12 UTC). In business class, 180,000 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 21:42 UTC for an Oct 22, 2026 departure. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 21:42 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 80,000 miles + $191.40 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 10 dates, premium economy 3 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 11 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 15 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 14 dates, business class 15 dates, first class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 7 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates, premium economy 1 date); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 6 dates, business class 6 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 8 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 4 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
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 Aegean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Vancouver (YVR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
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 Nov 2026 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 180,000 miles with Miles&Smiles (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 80,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.