Fly Alaska Airlines with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 3 partner programs whose lowest award AwardTool observed was on Alaska Airlines on every open date, on 64 routes in the last 30 days. Lowest business class: ≈ 21,000 Citi points + $92.15 taxes (21,000 points with Qantas Frequent Flyer at 1:1), Calgary (YYC) to Portland (PDX).
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- Partner programs
- 3
- Routes on Alaska Airlines
- 64
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 21,000 Citi points
- YYC–PDX · Qantas 1:1
- Lowest first class, international
- ≈ 17,500 Citi points
- YVR–SEA · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners whose lowest awards were on Alaska Airlines
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the program's lowest award.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 48 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 13 | Citi to Privilege Club |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 8 | Citi to Qantas |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest Alaska Airlines awards by Citi partner
The lowest one-way awards on Alaska Airlines AwardTool observed in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up.
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG) | 15,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 15,000 | 326 |
| First | Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 17,500 | 321 |
| First | Spokane (GEG) to Seattle (SEA) | 17,500 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 17,500 | 321 |
| Economy | Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG) | 7,500 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 7,500 | 326 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR) | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 10,000 | 328 |
| Economy | Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 10,000 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 10,000 | 321 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Honolulu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 160 |
| Business | San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 149 |
| Business | Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) | 43,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 43,000 | 18 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN) | 16,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 16,000 | 126 |
| Economy | San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) | 16,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 16,000 | 110 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) | 16,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 16,000 | 90 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 21,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 21,000 | 327 |
| Business | Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG) | 21,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 21,000 | 253 |
| Business | Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK) | 21,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 21,000 | 218 |
| Economy | Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | 11,500 points + $5.60 | ≈ 11,500 | 290 |
| Economy | Kauai (LIH) to Maui (OGG) | 11,500 points + $5.60 | ≈ 11,500 | 235 |
| Economy | Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK) | 11,500 points + $5.60 | ≈ 11,500 | 215 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Questions about flying Alaska Airlines with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly Alaska Airlines in business class?
The lowest business-class award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with a Citi partner in the last 30 days was 21,000 points + $92.15 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Calgary (YYC) to Portland (PDX): ≈ 21,000 Citi points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
How many Citi points do I need to fly Alaska Airlines in first class?
The lowest first-class award on Alaska Airlines that AwardTool observed with a Citi partner on an international route in the last 30 days was 17,500 miles + $48.86 with American Airlines AAdvantage, Vancouver (YVR) to Seattle (SEA): ≈ 17,500 Citi points at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses, plus the same taxes in cash. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had their lowest awards on Alaska Airlines?
American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 48 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 13 routes) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 8 routes), counting routes where Alaska Airlines was the only airline on the program's lowest award on every open date in the last 30 days.