Economy award flights from Vancouver (YVR) to London Heathrow (LHR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 13 programs for YVR→LHR. Lowest: 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles, which showed economy award space on 328 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via GOL Smiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and 5 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 9,500 pts + taxes not reported
- GOL Smiles
- Programs with space
- 13 of 13
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 331
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 22,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on YVR→LHR, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 80,300 pts | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +6 more | 1 | 328 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $201.05 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 69 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $66.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 325 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $162.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 217 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $237.80 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Icelandair (FI) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 32,500 pts + $39.87 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 160 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $226.00 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 299 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $66.69 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,000 pts | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 9+ | 331 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $42.30 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 250 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 243 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $42.50 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 9+ | 260 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 76,000 pts + $69.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) +1 more | 9+ | 328 | See dates | |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 86,000 pts + $107.20 | 1 stop | Aeromexico (AM) | 9+ | 328 | 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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $201.05 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $66.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $164.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27,500 pts + $237.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 32,500 pts + $39.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $226.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $42.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 economy award space
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 80,300 miles; nonstop space on 303 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 22,500 miles; nonstop space on 63 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 27,500 points; nonstop space on 78 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 32,500 points; nonstop space on 93 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 34,700 points; nonstop space on 152 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 44,000 miles; nonstop space on 99 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 40,000 miles; nonstop space on 90 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 60,000 miles; nonstop space on 95 dates.
Best months for economy from YVR to LHR
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,900 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 16 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 30 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 31 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 28 | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | GOL Smiles | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): GOL Smiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): GOL Smiles, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest
- Air France (AF): GOL Smiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
- Aeromexico (AM): Aeromexico Club Premier
- Alaska Airlines (AS): GOL Smiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JetBlue (B6): United MileagePlus
- British Airways (BA): GOL Smiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Condor (DE): Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Aer Lingus (EI): United MileagePlus
- Etihad Airways (EY): Etihad Guest
- Icelandair (FI): Alaska Atmos Rewards
- IBERIA (IB): GOL Smiles
- Korean Air (KE): GOL Smiles
- KLM (KL): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- Lufthansa (LH): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Turkish Airlines (TK): United MileagePlus and Turkish Miles & Smiles
- TAP Portugal (TP): GOL Smiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Lufthansa City Airlines (VL): United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic (VS): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Delta SkyMiles
- WestJet (WS): GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Delta SkyMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 · ~2 days | — | 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 | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · 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 | — |
| 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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Questions about economy award flights from YVR to LHR
What's the lowest economy award from Vancouver to London Heathrow?
9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 01:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on YVR→LHR?
GOL Smiles (328 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (69 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (325 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (217 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (326 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (160 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (299 dates), United MileagePlus (331 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (250 dates), Turkish Miles & Smiles (243 dates), Etihad Guest (260 dates), Delta SkyMiles (328 dates) and Aeromexico Club Premier (328 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from YVR to LHR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via GOL Smiles, American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Virgin Australia Velocity, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award was 22,500 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop economy space on 63 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from YVR to LHR?
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: 9,500 miles with Smiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.