American Airlines AAdvantage award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for YVR→JFK in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 12,500 miles + $54.46 (economy space on 67 dates). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $55.07 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 67 dates).
Every airport: Vancouver (YVR) to New York award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 12,500 miles + $54.46
- economy space on 67 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 25,000 miles + $55.07
- business-class space on 67 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 25,000 miles + $55.07
- first-class space on 67 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest premium economy
- 22,500 miles + $54.86
- premium economy space on 5 dates
In economy, 12,500 miles + $54.46 with American Airlines AAdvantage was the 2nd lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 11,200 points + $56.41 with JetBlue TrueBlue. With American Airlines AAdvantage, premium economy started at 22,500 miles + $54.86, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,500 miles + $54.46).
AAdvantage award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage award AwardTool observed on YVR→JFK in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,500 miles + $54.46 | 1 stop |  AA AS | — | 67 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 22,500 miles + $54.86 | 2 stops | AAAS | — | 5 | See dates | |
| Business | 25,000 miles + $55.07Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAAS | 1 | 67 | See dates | |
| First | 25,000 miles + $55.07Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAAS | — | 67 | 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 AAdvantage award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 12,500 miles + $54.46 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,500 miles + $54.56 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 12,500 miles + $54.56 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 22,500 miles + $55.07 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 22,500 miles + $55.07 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 22,500 miles + $54.86 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 38,000 miles + $54.97 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 25,000 miles + $55.07Mixed cabin | — | 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 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.
How often AAdvantage award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for American Airlines AAdvantage in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 67 of 68 | 98% | |
| Premium Economy | 5 of 68 | 7% | |
| Business | 67 of 68 | 98% | |
| First | 67 of 68 | 98% |
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK with AAdvantage
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 22,500 miles + $55.07 (2 dates) | 38,000 miles + $54.97 (10 dates) | 77,000 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | |
| 12,500 miles + $54.46 (15 dates) | 22,500 miles + $54.86 (3 dates) | 38,000 miles + $54.86 (15 dates) | 25,000 miles + $55.07 (15 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 12,500 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | — | 38,000 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | 59,500 miles + taxes not reported (8 dates) | |
| 12,500 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | — | 25,000 miles + $55.07 (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 59,500 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | |
| 17,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | — | 38,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | 59,500 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | |
| 12,500 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | — | 38,000 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | 59,500 miles + taxes not reported (10 dates) | |
| 15,500 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | — | 43,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 77,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 15,500 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | — | 49,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 77,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 15,500 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | — | 38,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 59,500 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | |
| 15,500 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | — | 38,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 77,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) |
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.
How to get AAdvantage miles
- Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
AAdvantage vs other programs from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 41,100 pts + $151.46 | — | 104,000 pts + $151.46 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,750 pts + $74.65 | — | 68,000 pts + $99.56 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $54.56 | — | — | 40,000 pts + $54.56 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 12,500 pts + $54.46 | 22,500 pts + $54.86Lowest | 25,000 pts + $55.07LowestMixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $55.07LowestMixed cabin |
| Delta SkyMiles | 15,500 pts + $56.04 | 71,000 pts + $56.18 | — | 90,000 pts + $56.18 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $80.97 | — | 50,000 pts + $105.72 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 11,200 pts + $56.41Lowest | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $79.75 | — | 55,100 pts + $60.87Mixed cabin | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported | — | 148,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $49.47 | 100,000 pts + $54.56 | 30,000 pts + $55.07Mixed cabin | 80,000 pts + $49.47 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $55.96 | — | — | 119,000 pts + $55.96 |
Questions about AAdvantage award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK
How many miles do you need to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK with American Airlines AAdvantage?
The lowest one-way American Airlines AAdvantage awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days: economy 12,500 miles + $54.46, with a typical monthly low of 12,500 miles (taxes vary) over 10 months and award space on 67 departure dates (newest observation Nov 11, 2026); premium economy 22,500 miles + $54.86, with award space on 5 departure dates (newest observation Nov 4, 2026); business class 25,000 miles + $55.07, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 38,000 miles (taxes vary) over 10 months and award space on 67 departure dates (newest observation Nov 11, 2026); first class 25,000 miles + $55.07, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 59,500 miles (taxes vary) over 10 months and award space on 67 departure dates (newest observation Nov 11, 2026). Monthly lows varied in economy (12,500 to 17,000 miles + taxes vary), business class (25,000 to 49,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (25,000 to 77,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest AAdvantage award from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
In economy, 12,500 miles + $54.46. Seen Oct 19, 2026, 02:37 UTC for a Dec 14, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 67 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:39 UTC). In business class, 25,000 miles + $55.07 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 67 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 22:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK with AAdvantage?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop American Airlines AAdvantage award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book AAdvantage awards from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
Citi ThankYou Points (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest AAdvantage award prices from Vancouver (YVR) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,500 miles + $54.46 (15 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does American Airlines AAdvantage release award seats for Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
American Airlines AAdvantage publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw American Airlines AAdvantage award space for departures as late as Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See AAdvantage award release dates.