United MileagePlus award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for YVR→JFK in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $49.47 (economy space on 27 dates). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $55.07 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 27 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
- 15,000 miles + $49.47
- economy space on 27 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 30,000 miles + $55.07
- business-class space on 27 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class
- 80,000 miles + $49.47
- first-class space on 27 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 miles + $54.56
- premium economy space on 27 dates
In economy, 15,000 miles + $49.47 with United MileagePlus was the 3rd lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 11,200 points + $56.41 with JetBlue TrueBlue. With United MileagePlus, first class started at 80,000 miles + $49.47, about 5.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,000 miles + $49.47).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus 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 | 15,000 miles + $49.47 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts + taxes vary |  AC B6 UA | 6 | 27 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $54.56 | 1 stop | ACUA | 9+ | 27 | See dates | |
| Business | 30,000 miles + $55.07Mixed cabin | 2 stopsNonstop from 80,000 pts + $49.37 | ACB6UA | 8 | 27 | See dates | |
| First | 80,000 miles + $49.47 | 1 stop | ACUA | 9+ | 27 | 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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $54.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 15,000 miles + $54.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 22,800 miles + $54.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 100,000 miles + $54.97 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 80,000 miles + $49.37 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 96,100 miles + $54.97 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 82,400 miles + $54.97 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 82,600 miles + $54.97 | 9+ | 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 MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus 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 | 27 of 27 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 27 of 27 | 100% | |
| Business | 27 of 27 | 100% | |
| First | 27 of 27 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 miles + $54.97 (3 dates) | 100,000 miles + $54.97 (3 dates) | 96,100 miles + $54.97 (3 dates) | 82,400 miles + $54.97 (3 dates) | |
| 22,800 miles + $54.97 (2 dates) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 80,000 miles + $49.37 (2 dates) | 100,000 miles + $54.97 (2 dates) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 30,000 miles + $55.07 (4 dates)Mixed cabin | 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 57,600 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | |
| 60,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 20,800 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 65,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 80,000 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | 100,000 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 MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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MileagePlus 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 MileagePlus 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 United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 9, 2026): economy 15,000 miles + $49.47, with a typical monthly low of 15,000 miles (taxes vary) over 8 months and award space on 27 departure dates; premium economy 100,000 miles + $54.56, the lowest price in each of 8 months, with award space on 27 departure dates; business class 30,000 miles + $55.07, a mixed-cabin award, with a typical monthly low of 80,000 miles (taxes vary) over 8 months and award space on 27 departure dates; first class 80,000 miles + $49.47, with a typical monthly low of 100,000 miles (taxes vary) over 8 months and award space on 27 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (15,000 to 60,000 miles + taxes vary), business class (30,000 to 100,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (80,000 to 100,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $49.47. Seen Oct 26, 2026, 17:02 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 20:14 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $55.07 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 27 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 20:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in business class, and in economy from 22,500 miles + taxes vary.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus 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 May 2027 departures: 15,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Vancouver (YVR) to New York JFK?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.