Find Award Flights with Emirates Skywards

What is Emirates Skywards?

Emirates Skywards is the loyalty program of Emirates Airlines, allowing members to earn and redeem miles across a vast network of airline and non-airline partners. Skywards is renowned for its extensive global reach, offering members opportunities to earn and spend miles on flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and more.

What's new with Emirates Skywards in 2026?

• Accor ALL Partnership: Emirates Skywards members can convert Skywards Miles to Accor ALL Reward Points, unlocking hotel stays across more than 45 Accor brands worldwide. This bi-directional partnership enhances non-flight value.
• Expanded Route Network: Emirates continues expanding its global network in 2026, adding new routes and increasing frequencies on existing ones. The airline now serves over 150 destinations from its Dubai hub.
• Skywards Miles via Aeroplan: Following the Aeroplan dynamic pricing addition that included Emirates in 2026, members can now find Emirates redemptions bookable through Air Canada Aeroplan as well — sometimes offering lower rates for transatlantic routes.
• Buy Miles Promotions: Emirates Skywards regularly offers bonus mile purchase promotions of up to 100%. These can be valuable for topping up ahead of a First Class or Business redemption at peak-value routes.

How many Skywards Miles for a flight?

Emirates does not publish a fixed award chart for its flights. Instead, members can use the Miles Calculator to determine the number of miles required for specific routes.

Here are some example redemptions:

Note that mileage requirements vary depending on route, travel dates, and availability.

How much are Skywards Miles worth?

The estimated average value of a Skywards Mile is between 1.0 and 1.5 USD cents per mile, although in some cases it can exceed 2 cents. The value varies depending on the route, class of service, whether the flight is operated by Emirates or a partner, and whether the Miles were earned or purchased. The best value is typically found when booking long-haul Business or First Class flights with Emirates, especially to Asia or the Middle East. The worst value is generally found on shorter Economy flights or when using Miles for upgrades or non-flight-related products.

Key features of Emirates Skywards

• Tiers and Elite Status: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers with increasing benefits such as lounge access, extra baggage, and priority services.
• What We Love: Extensive partner network (including JetBlue, United, Alaska, Qantas), flexible booking options, and family pooling features.
• Exclusive Perks: First and Business Class redemptions include premium services like onboard showers (First) and chauffeur drives (in select markets).
• Best Redemptions: Emirates First Class to Dubai (~136k miles), Business Class to Europe (~90k miles), Fifth-freedom flights like Milan–New York (~90k miles).
• Award Availability: Emirates releases seats up to 328 days in advance. Booking early gives the best chance of snagging premium cabin seats. Read our full guide here.