Fly to Asia with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 50 airports in Asia from outside Asia in the last 30 days, on 644 routes. Lowest business class from North America: ≈ 59,000 Citi points + $1,194.93 taxes (59,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New Delhi (DEL).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 11
- Routes with award space
- 644
- Lowest economy from North America
- ≈ 12,000 Citi points
- JFK–DEL · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest business class from North America
- ≈ 59,000 Citi points
- YYZ–DEL · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class from North America
- ≈ 95,000 Citi points
- SFO–HND · AAdvantage 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Asia
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes into Asia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Asia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 359 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 355 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 309 | Citi to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 295 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 270 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 266 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 209 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 199 | Citi to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 93 | Citi to Privilege Club |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 18 | Citi to TrueBlue |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1:1 | Instant | 17 | Citi to Asia Miles |
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Lowest awards to Asia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Asia in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) | 30,000 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 30,000 | 323 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Cochin (COK) | 30,000 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 30,000 | 320 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 30,000 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 30,000 | 316 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bangkok (BKK) | 50,000 miles + $49.40 | ≈ 50,000 | 179 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Bangkok (BKK) | 50,000 miles + $50.35Mixed cabin | ≈ 50,000 | 164 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 50,000 miles + $47.70Mixed cabin | ≈ 50,000 | 12 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) | 32,500 miles + $600.00 | ≈ 32,500 | 177 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Mumbai (BOM) | 32,500 miles + $337.30 | ≈ 32,500 | 136 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) | 32,500 miles + $748.20 | ≈ 32,500 | 133 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Cochin (COK) | 17,500 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 17,500 | 322 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 17,500 miles + $37.75 | ≈ 17,500 | 322 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) | 17,500 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 17,500 | 321 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 20,000 miles + $121.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 11 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 22,000 miles + $120.50 | ≈ 22,000 | 160 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) | 26,000 miles + $116.80 | ≈ 26,000 | 6 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) | 33,000 miles + $182.10 | ≈ 33,000 | 10 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Bangalore (BLR) | 37,500 miles + $503.80 | ≈ 37,500 | 297 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Beijing Capital (PEK) | 37,500 miles + $325.90 | ≈ 37,500 | 130 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ahmedabad (AMD) | 11,000 miles + $76.80 | ≈ 11,000 | 26 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 11,500 miles + $80.00 | ≈ 11,500 | 288 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 11,500 miles + $80.20 | ≈ 11,500 | 28 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 46,000 points + $243.80 | ≈ 46,000 | 293 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 46,000 points + $243.80 | ≈ 46,000 | 289 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 46,000 points + $248.96 | ≈ 46,000 | 276 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 78,400 points + $248.96 | ≈ 78,400 | 199 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata (CCU) | 78,400 points + $243.80 | ≈ 78,400 | 182 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) | 78,400 points + $243.80 | ≈ 78,400 | 172 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 41,400 points + $85.36 | ≈ 41,400 | 234 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Bangalore (BLR) | 41,400 points + $87.12 | ≈ 41,400 | 213 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 41,400 points + $82.16 | ≈ 41,400 | 202 |
| Economy | Perth (PER) to Bali (DPS) | 16,600 points + $89.25 | ≈ 16,600 | 304 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 points + $100.42 | ≈ 20,700 | 335 |
| Economy | Melbourne (MEL) to Bali (DPS) | 20,700 points + $84.83 | ≈ 20,700 | 332 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 35,000 miles + $10.10 | ≈ 35,000 | 4 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 45,000 miles + $38.28 | ≈ 45,000 | 185 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to New Delhi (DEL) | 45,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 45,000 | 10 |
| Economy | Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN) | 18,760 miles + $57.10 | ≈ 18,760 | 17 |
| Economy | Palau (ROR) to Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) | 20,000 miles + $10.10 | ≈ 20,000 | 183 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 25,000 miles + $38.28 | ≈ 25,000 | 219 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) | 23,000 points + $840.44 | ≈ 23,000 | 309 |
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to New Delhi (DEL) | 23,000 points + $797.13 | ≈ 23,000 | 296 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Mumbai (BOM) | 31,000 points + $593.00 | ≈ 31,000 | 255 |
| First | New York JFK to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $29.90 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 181,500 points + $83.09 | ≈ 181,500 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Mumbai (BOM) | 21,000 points + $538.20 | ≈ 21,000 | 321 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Bangalore (BLR) | 21,000 points + $540.80 | ≈ 21,000 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL) | 21,000 points + $538.80 | ≈ 21,000 | 305 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Mumbai (BOM) | 10,000 points + $281.74 | ≈ 10,000 | 257 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to New Delhi (DEL) | 10,000 points + $281.93 | ≈ 10,000 | 243 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Bangalore (BLR) | 10,000 points + $283.92 | ≈ 10,000 | 236 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 308 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to New Delhi (DEL) | 50,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 50,000 | 302 |
| Business | Zurich (ZRH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 60,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 311 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Islamabad (ISB) | 20,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,000 | 325 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Mumbai (BOM) | 20,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,000 | 307 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to New Delhi (DEL) | 20,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,000 | 292 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Karachi (KHI) | 25,000 miles + $245.80 | ≈ 25,000 | 330 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 27,815 miles + $391.45 | ≈ 27,815 | 334 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Islamabad (ISB) | 33,000 miles + $245.80 | ≈ 33,000 | 330 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bangalore (BLR) | 49,000 miles + $251.10 | ≈ 49,000 | 230 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kolkata (CCU) | 61,000 miles + $245.80 | ≈ 61,000 | 270 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 63,000 miles + $249.60 | ≈ 63,000 | 312 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Bangkok (BKK) | 9,855 miles + $209.45 | ≈ 9,855 | 327 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Karachi (KHI) | 10,000 miles + $36.80 | ≈ 10,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Trivandrum (TRV) | 10,834 miles + $46.30 | ≈ 10,834 | 327 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Lahore (LHE) | 36,000 miles + $262.76 | ≈ 45,000 | 328 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 36,000 miles + $262.76 | ≈ 45,000 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 36,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 45,000 | 322 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 32,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 40,000 | 102 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 32,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 40,000 | 101 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi (DEL) | 32,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 40,000 | 56 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Karachi (KHI) | 10,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 12,500 | 329 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Lahore (LHE) | 10,000 miles + $88.50 | ≈ 12,500 | 295 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) | 10,000 miles + $93.94 | ≈ 12,500 | 287 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 295 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 26,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 26,000 | 253 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 35,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 316 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 75,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 75,000 | 264 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 82,000 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 82,000 | 283 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 96,500 Avios + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | ≈ 96,500 | 294 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 354 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Mumbai (BOM) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 320 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to New Delhi (DEL) | 13,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 13,000 | 303 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 19,300 points + $43.45 | ≈ 19,300 | 15 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 21,700 points + $52.75 | ≈ 21,700 | 15 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 21,700 points + $52.75 | ≈ 21,700 | 14 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Hyderabad (HYD) | 9,700 points + $43.45 | ≈ 9,700 | 185 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to the Maldives (MLE) | 11,000 points + $52.75 | ≈ 11,000 | 243 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA) | 11,000 points + $52.75 | ≈ 11,000 | 190 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $580.13 | ≈ 91,000 | 160 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 91,000 | 66 |
| Business | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 91,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 91,000 | 51 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 125,000 miles + $580.13 | ≈ 125,000 | 1 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 52,000 | 235 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $575.42 | ≈ 52,000 | 227 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 52,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 52,000 | 223 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $87.64 | ≈ 27,000 | 309 |
| Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 27,000 | 281 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) | 27,000 miles + $207.14 | ≈ 27,000 | 265 |
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.
Citi points by country in Asia
Countries in Asia with award space from the bank's partner programs, by number of routes from outside Asia.
- Fly to China with Citi points114 routes
- Fly to Japan with Citi points105 routes
- Fly to India with Citi points104 routes
- Fly to Thailand with Citi points56 routes
- Fly to South Korea with Citi points46 routes
- Fly to Hong Kong with Citi points36 routes
- Fly to Singapore with Citi points33 routes
- Fly to Taiwan with Citi points32 routes
- Fly to Vietnam with Citi points25 routes
- Fly to Indonesia with Citi points23 routes
- Fly to the Maldives with Citi points17 routes
- Fly to Malaysia with Citi points16 routes
- Fly to the Philippines with Citi points11 routes
- Fly to Pakistan with Citi points10 routes
- Fly to Nepal with Citi points9 routes
- Fly to Sri Lanka with Citi points4 routes
- Bangladesh: 2 routes
- Laos: 1 route
Questions about flying to Asia with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to Asia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed into Asia from North America in the last 30 days was 59,000 points + $1,194.93 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New Delhi (DEL): ≈ 59,000 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 economy to Asia?
The lowest economy award AwardTool observed into Asia from North America in the last 30 days was 12,000 points + $302.00 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, New York JFK to New Delhi (DEL): ≈ 12,000 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.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to Asia?
American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 359 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 355 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 309 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 295 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 270 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 266 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 209 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 199 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published routes into Asia with award space in the last 30 days.