Etihad Guest Award Chart
Pricing reference · 2 charts· Updated Jul 27, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Etihad Guest award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 2 pricing charts (distance-based). Etihad Guest miles carry a baseline value of 1.00¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 1.40¢. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1-500 miles 1 - 500 miles | 20,000 | 6,000 | — |
501-1,000 miles 501 - 1,000 miles | 25,000 | 12,000 | — |
1,001-1,500 miles 1,001 - 1,500 miles | 30,000 | 15,000 | — |
1,501-2,000 miles 1,501 - 2,000 miles | 40,000 | 23,000 | — |
2,001-2,500 miles 2,001 - 2,500 miles | 50,000 | 28,000 | — |
2,501-3,000 miles 2,501 - 3,000 miles | 60,000 | 34,000 | — |
3,001-4,000 miles 3,001 - 4,000 miles | 80,000 | 45,000 | — |
4,001-5,000 miles 4,001 - 5,000 miles | 100,000 | 60,000 | — |
5,001-6,000 miles 5,001 - 6,000 miles | 120,000 | 67,000 | — |
6,001+ miles | 140,000 | 75,000 | — |
Verified 2026-07-27 against https://www.etihad.com/en-id/etihadguest/our-partners/airlines/air-canada. Standard partner Economy/Business table; partner-specific exceptions must be modeled separately.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Etihad Guest award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Rates rounded down. Etihad charges a few extra miles but offers reduced taxes compared to other programs.
Rates rounded down. Etihad charges a few extra miles but offers reduced taxes compared to other programs.
Minimum acceptable redemption
Target for good redemptions
Best-case sweet spot
Etihad Guest Award Chart FAQs
What is the Etihad Guest award chart for 2026?
The Etihad Guest award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. Etihad Guest miles are currently valued at approximately 1.00¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 1.40¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Etihad Guest chart range from 20,000 to 143,400 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Etihad Guest have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Etihad Guest uses a fixed zone-based award chart without separate peak and off-peak tiers. The miles 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 Etihad Guest award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the miles 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 Etihad Guest redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Etihad Guest miles worth?
Etihad Guest miles are worth approximately 1.00¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 1.40¢ or more per miles.
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