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Buy Avios Promotion: How to Book Nonstop Flights to Europe for Under $350

Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: FinnairPlus is offering up to 50% off when you purchase Avios between now and November 20, 2024.

Not only is this a great value, but since Avios are the shared loyalty currency of several loyalty programs, purchasing them could open up a variety of redemption opportunities. We’ve even found nonstop economy fares to Europe for as little as 13,000 Avios each way, which comes to just $325 when you factor in taxes and fees.

Related: When does it make sense to buy points and miles?

Buy Avios with up to 50% off via Finnair Plus

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Until November 20, you can save between 35% and 50% on Avios purchases with Finnair Plus, depending on the number of Avios you buy. You must purchase at least 5,000 Avios to receive 35% off, and the savings go up from there:

  • 35% off when you purchase 5,000 to 19,000 Avios
  • 40% off when you purchase 20,000 to 49,000 Avios
  • 45% off when you purchase 50,000 to 74,000 Avios
  • 50% off when you purchase 75,000 to 200,000 Avios

These discounts bring the cost down to between 1.12 and 1.87 cents per Avios, depending on how many Avios you buy. This could be a very good deal, considering TPG’s November 2024. evaluations set Avios at 1.4 cents each.

You must purchase Avios in increments of 1,000 and you can purchase a maximum of 200,000 Avios through Finnair Plus in a calendar year.

But just because the sale is organized by Finnair Plus doesn’t mean you have to redeem your Avios through the program. In fact, Avios are used by four other programs: Aer Lingus AerClub, British Airways Executive ClubIberia Plus and Qatar Airways Privilege Club – and you can transfer Avios between any of them at a 1:1 ratio.

Some of our favorites and Best value Avios redemptions are with these airlines. Here are some examples of how far your Avios could go if you decide to take advantage of this promotion.

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Is it worth buying Avios?

For example, you can transfer your Avios to Iberia More and book a one-way off-peak flight from New York to Madrid for just 17,000 Avios in economy or 25,500 Avios in premium economy. Note that business class seats for off-peak dates cost 34,000 Avios, but they are harder to find.

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If you buy 17,000 Avios with the current 35% discount, it will cost you 243.10 euros (around $260 at current exchange rates). With the award ticket’s $86 in taxes and fees, that makes a total of $346, compared to the cash price of this ticket, which starts at $454.

The premium economy seat is an even better deal. You could buy 26,000 Avios for just $367 during this sale, then book the award ticket and pay $97 in taxes and fees, for a total of $464, compared to at least $1,228 for the cash ticket.

There are also plenty of rewards available to Ireland if you transfer your Avios to Aer Lingus AerClub. For example, you can fly to Dublin from several major US cities, including Chicago, for just 13,000 Avios. With the current promotion, purchasing the necessary number of Avios would only cost about $200 with this promotion, plus the $126 in taxes and fees for the award ticket, for a total of $326. This is a great deal for a transatlantic flight, as the normal cash price of this economy class ticket would cost you almost $800.

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Or, if you have moved your Avios to British Airways Executive Clubyou can fly business class from Washington, DC, to Edinburgh, Scotland, for 80,000 Avios and $375 each way.

But booking a transatlantic trip isn’t the only way to use your Avios. You can also book domestic flights with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines through Finnair Plus, and because the loyalty program operates using a zone-based rewards chart, you can currently fly from the US to Hawaii on Alaska Airlines for 13,500 Avios in economy or 50,500 Avios in first class. If you book a one-way American Airlines flight through Finnair Plus from the continental United States to Hawaii, it will cost you 15,000 Avios in economy class, 38,000 Avios in business class, and 47,500 Avios in first class.

However, Finnair Plus requires travelers wishing to book award flights with partner airlines to contact the carrier via chat or call customer service. We suggest researching Alaska and American Airlines award availability and being prepared with flight number and travel information before contacting customer service.

For more information on how to book Finnair Plus partner award flights, visit their website.

Related: Best Ways to Redeem British Airways Avios: From Flights to Hawaii to Island Hopping in the Caribbean

Conclusion

If you’re considering a redemption, buying points or miles might make sense, especially if you can take advantage of a great sale. This one is particularly useful because you can spend Avios with many airlines and even book partner award flights.

Plus, if you’re missing a few Avios to redeem, this is a great opportunity to top up your account. Or if you find an award ticket you like, it might even be worth buying all the Avios you need from Finnair between now and November 20.