Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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You need 4,500 to 20,000 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. First class flights will cost more points, anywhere from 15,000 to 60,000 more per one-way flight.
How Many Points You Need for a Free Flight on Alaska Airlines
| Distance Range | Economy starting at | First class starting at |
| Less than 700 miles | 4,500 | 15,000 |
| 701–1,400 miles | 7,500 | 25,000 |
| 1,401–2,100 miles | 10,000 | 25,000 |
| 2,101-3,500 miles | 12,500 | 30,000 |
| 3,501 miles or more | 20,000 | 60,000 |
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 can help you earn more points. If you're interested in learning more, check out WalletHub's in-depth review of Alaska Atmos Rewards program.
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How much are Alaska Airlines points worth?
Alaska Airlines points are worth about 1.47 cents each on average, meaning 10,000 Alaska Airlines points are worth roughly $147. The value of Alaska Airlines points depends on how they are redeemed, and each point can be worth up to about 1.93 cents when redeemed for flights. You can use WalletHub’s Alaska Airlines Points Value Calculator to estimate the cash value of any number of points.
Alaska Airlines Points Value Range
| ... | Value (per point) |
How do I buy Alaska Airlines points?
You can purchase 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, and you can redeem them for an average value of 1.47 cents per point.
You can buy a minimum of 1,000 points and up to 150,000 points per calendar year with Alaska Airlines.
How to Buy Alaska Airlines Points
- Visit the Alaska Airlines buy points...
When do Alaska Airlines points expire?
Alaska Airlines points do not expire while your Alaska Atmos Rewards account is active and in good standing. Points will be forfeited if Alaska Airlines closes your account for violating program rules, including fraudulent activity, or if you close it yourself.
When Alaska Airlines Points May Be Forfeited
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused points.
- When Alaska Airlines closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent activity. ...
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I tried to book a flight to Miami round-trip in February for two people and Alaska Airlines wanted 220,000 points. Why so much?