Air New Zealand Airpoints Award Chart
Pricing reference · 1 chart· Updated Jul 1, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Air New Zealand Airpoints award chart shows how many Airpoints Dollars are required for award flights across 1 pricing chart (distance-based). The current chart took effect July 2026.
Before you transfer points
Use this chart to estimate the price, then confirm award space, taxes and fees, and the current transfer ratio. Transfers are generally final.
Award pricing based on flight distance in miles. Shorter flights cost fewer points.
| Distance Band | Business | Economy | First Class |
|---|---|---|---|
0-999 km 0 - 621 miles | 250 | 125 | 375 |
1,000-1,999 km 622 - 1,242 miles | 300 | 150 | 400 |
2,000-2,999 km 1,243 - 1,864 miles | 500 | 250 | 750 |
3,000-3,999 km 1,865 - 2,485 miles | 650 | 375 | 1,000 |
4,000-4,999 km 2,486 - 3,106 miles | 800 | 450 | 1,250 |
5,000-7,499 km 3,107 - 4,660 miles | 1,000 | 550 | 1,500 |
7,500-9,999 km 4,661 - 6,213 miles | 1,300 | 650 | 2,000 |
10,000+ km 6,214 - 50,000 miles | 1,600 | 750 | 2,500 |
Added 2026-07-01 from the official Air New Zealand airline partner reward chart. Pricing is published per one-way sector in kilometers and applies to Star Alliance partner reward flights. minMiles/maxMiles were stored as approximate mile-band equivalents for application compatibility. Taxes, levies, and surcharges remain cash components and are not included in award rows.
Best Uses of Airpoints Dollars
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Air New Zealand Airpoints award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Official Air New Zealand partner chart is published per one-way sector in kilometers; minMiles/maxMiles are approximate converted mile bands.
Official Air New Zealand partner chart is published per one-way sector in kilometers; minMiles/maxMiles are approximate converted mile bands.
Official Air New Zealand partner chart is published per one-way sector in kilometers; minMiles/maxMiles are approximate converted mile bands.
Official Air New Zealand partner chart is published per one-way sector in kilometers; minMiles/maxMiles are approximate converted mile bands.
Official Air New Zealand partner chart is published per one-way sector in kilometers; minMiles/maxMiles are approximate converted mile bands.
Air New Zealand Airpoints Award Chart FAQs
What is the Air New Zealand Airpoints award chart for 2026?
The Air New Zealand Airpoints award chart shows how many Airpoints Dollars are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. Use the chart above to find the exact Airpoints Dollars cost for your route and cabin.
How many Airpoints Dollars do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Air New Zealand Airpoints chart range from 250 to 1,600 Airpoints Dollars one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Air New Zealand Airpoints have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Air New Zealand Airpoints uses a fixed zone-based award chart without separate peak and off-peak tiers. The Airpoints Dollars cost for a given route stays consistent regardless of travel date, making it easy to plan redemptions in advance.
What are the best sweet spots in the Air New Zealand Airpoints award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the Airpoints Dollars cost is unusually low relative to the cash price. Look for routes that fall into a low pricing zone but have high cash fares — typically long-haul business or first class on routes with limited award availability. Check the Sweet Spots page for the top-value Air New Zealand Airpoints redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Air New Zealand Airpoints Airpoints Dollars worth?
Air New Zealand Airpoints Airpoints Dollars value varies by redemption type. Business class and first class awards typically deliver the highest cents-per-point value, while cash-equivalent redemptions like gift cards offer the lowest value.
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