Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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You need 5,000 to 15,000 Atmos Rewards points for a free one-way economy flight on Alaska Airlines. The exact number of points you need will depend on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. Business Class flights will cost more points, anywhere from 15,000 to 40,000 more per one-way flight.
How Many Points You Need For a Free Flight on Alaska Airlines
| From Contiguous US including (Alaska and Canada) to: | Economy starting at: | First class starting at: |
| Contiguous US, Alaska and Canada: less than 700 miles | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| Contiguous US, Alaska and Canada: 701–1,400 miles | 7,500 | 25,000 |
| Contiguous US, Alaska and Canada: 1,401–2,100 miles | 10,000 | 25,000 |
| Mexico, Central America and Caribbean: all distances | 10,000 | 30,000 |
| Contiguous US, Alaska and Canada: 2,101 miles and above | 12,500 | 30,000 |
| Hawaii: all distances | 15,000 | 40,000 |
If you’re a frequent flyer with Alaska Airlines, consider applying for an Alaska Airlines credit card. Using an Alaska Airlines co-branded credit card for purchases can help you earn more points than you would otherwise. If you're interested in learning more, check out WalletHub's in-depth review of the Alaska Atmos Rewards program.
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What is the value of Alaska Airlines points?
Alaska Airlines points are worth 1.57 cents per point, on average, when redeemed for Alaska Airlines flights, so 10,000 Atmos Rewards points equal about $157 in airfare. Alaska Airlines points can also be redeemed for hotel stays and car rentals, but they generally provide the greatest value when used for award flights.
You can use WalletHub’s Alaska Airline Points Value Calculator to quickly determine the cash value of any number of Alaska Airlines points. One of the most effective ways to...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow do I buy Alaska Airlines points?
You can buy Alaska Airlines points in increments of 1,000 through their website by selecting the "Buy" option. The cost works out to 3.76 cents per point, no matter how many points you buy, and you can redeem them for an average value of 1.57 cents per point.
Steps to Buy Alaska Airlines Points
- Visit the Alaska Airlines buy points website and log in to your Alaska Atmos Rewards account.
- Select the “Buy” option....
When do Alaska Airlines points expire?
Alaska Airlines points do not expire as long as your Alaska Atmos Rewards account remains open and in good standing. However, Alaska Airlines points will be forfeited if you close your account or Alaska Airlines closes it due to a breach of the program’s rules.
When Alaska Airlines Points May Be Forfeited
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused points.
- When Alaska Airlines decides to close your account due to a...
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