{"id":1281,"date":"2026-10-30T20:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2026-10-30T20:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:20:03","slug":"book-with-avios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/book-with-avios\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Search and Book Award Flights Using British Airways Avios"},"content":{"rendered":"

British Airways Avios aren't just for flights to the United Kingdom or Europe. You can also redeem them for award flights on dozens of partner airlines, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Qatar Airways.<\/p>\n

Here's how to search for award availability, book flights using British Airways Avios, and navigate the program's award pricing.<\/p>\n

How To Book a British Airways Avios Award Flight<\/span><\/h2>\n

The easiest way to book an award flight using British Airways Avios is through the British Airways website<\/a>. If you haven't already, you'll need to join the British Airways Club program<\/a>, then log in to search for award availability.<\/p>\n

To get started, hover over “Book” on the British Airways homepage<\/a> and\u00a0click on “Book a flight with Avios.”<\/p>\n

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Next, enter your departure and arrival airports, travel dates, cabin class, and number of passengers. You can search for either one-way or round-trip flights.<\/p>\n

In this example, we're searching for a one-way economy flight from St. Louis (STL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on American Airlines.<\/p>\n

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British Airways will display the available award flights that match your search, including eligible partner flights. You may also see availability in other cabin classes, even if you selected economy.<\/p>\n

Select a flight that works for you to view its award pricing.<\/p>\n

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You'll then see the number of Avios required, along with any applicable taxes, fees, and carrier-imposed surcharges.<\/p>\n

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You'll have to pay the $5.60 in taxes and fees. But if everything looks good, click “Continue.” On the next pages, follow the steps to enter your payment information and complete your booking.<\/p>\n

Be sure to save your confirmation number. When booking partner flights, you may receive a separate confirmation number for the operating airline, which you'll often need to select seats or manage your reservation directly with that airline.<\/p>\n

Finding British Airways and partner award availability<\/span><\/h3>\n

Most British Airways Oneworld partner awards can be searched and booked through the British Airways website. However, finding availability can take some patience, especially if your travel dates aren't flexible.<\/p>\n

British Airways offers two tools for finding award space:<\/p>\n