9 Ways to Earn Atmos Points with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Atmos Rewards, the joint loyalty program of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, offers members a variety of ways to stack Atmos points that can be redeemed for flights across the Oneworld Alliance.

Here’s a look at nine ways you can earn Atmos points.

Flying Alaska or Hawaiian is still the most straightforward way to earn points. Members can earn based on distance flown, fare paid or segments flown — a first in the airline industry. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2026, for departures on or after Jan. 1, 2027, you’ll be able to choose your preferred earning method once per year:

• Distance traveled: 1 point per mile flown (best for long-haul flyers).

• Price paid: 5 points per $1 spent on airfare and upgrades (best for premium cabin buyers).

• Segments flown: 500 points per segment (best for frequent short-haul flyers, like Neighbor Island or intra-California trips).

While you won't earn Atmos points or status points on basic economy fares, you will earn rewards and stauts points on award flights booked with Atmos points.

» Learn more: Your guide to the Alaska Airlines award chart

Atmos Rewards members can earn points when flying on more than 30 airline partners, including all Oneworld alliance carriers. This opens up over 1,000 destinations worldwide.

Examples of partners include American Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The number of points you'll earn varies by fare class and airline. Here's a breakdown:

Generally speaking:

• Deeply discounted economy fares may earn fewer points (sometimes as low as 25% of distance).

• Premium cabin fares often earn double points or more.

Always include your Atmos Rewards number at booking so your points post automatically.

Check the Atmos Rewards partner page for a full breakdown.

» Learn more: Guide to Alaska Airlines partners: Earning, redeeming, elite perks

Atmos offers two consumer credit cards that make stacking Atmos points for award flights a breeze, even if you're an East Coast traveler.

» Learn more: Is the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card worth its annual fee?

Bilt Rewards partners with Atmos, allowing you to transfer points from Bilt at a 1:1 ratio. That means 1,000 Bilt points becomes 1,000 Atmos points. The easiest way to earn Bilt points is with a Bilt credit card.

Additionally, Marriott lets you transfer Bonvoy rewards points to Atmos at a 3:1 ratio, meaning 3 Bonvoy points become 1 Alaska point. We value Bonvoy points at 0.7 cent and Atmos points at 1.4 cents, so mathematically, this is not a good use of Marriott points. But if you’re reaching for a specific Atmos redemption and need just a few more points, keep this transfer partnership in mind.

Credit cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy® points

Marriott has three personal cards and one business credit card:

• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card (annual fee: $650, see rates and fees ): Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.

• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (annual fee: $95): Earn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. Redeem your Free Night Award for a one-night stay at properties with a redemption level up to 50,000 points per night. Certain hotels have resort fees. Special Offer through 6/30/2027: Get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases. That's $50 in statement credits semi-annually.

• Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card (annual fee: $0): Earn 45,000 Bonus Points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card!

• Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card (annual fee: $125, see rates and fees): Limited Time Offer: Earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy® Bonus Points and 1 Free Night Award after you spend $8,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. The Free Night Award has a redemption level up to 50,000 points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Resort fees and terms apply. Offer ends 11/4/26. Terms apply.

» Learn more: Which Marriott Bonvoy credit card should I choose?

Atmos Shopping and Atmos Dining let you earn bonus points at partner retailers and restaurants — sometimes as high as 20 points per $1 spent. And that's on top of whatever rewards you earn with your credit card. The ability to earn bonus Atmos points on purchases you'd be making anyway can help you build your stash of points fast.

Atmos allows you to earn points with Lyft and other travel partners make it easy to earn Atmos points, even when you're not flying.

• Lyft: Earn 2 points per $1 on everyday rides and 3 points per $1 on airport/elevated rides.

• Hotels & vacations: Earn points when booking hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages through Alaska.

Atmos also partners with hotels and rental car companies to let you earn Atmos points when you spend money with their partners. Visit the Atmos website for details on how to earn miles with these partners.

Hotel partners

Atmos Rewards allows you to earn points for qualifying stays with the following hotels.

Car rental partners

You can also earn points with the Atmos Rewards car rental partners.

Note: The following car rental partners offer discounts on base rates with use of a promo code:

• Avis: Up to 35% off base rates using AWD# K197800.

• Budget: Up to 30% off base rates using BCD# U072200.

High-level elite members unlock milestone bonuses that can include extra Atmos points:

• Atmos Platinum (80k status points) and Atmos Titanium (135k status points) members earn complimentary upgrades and milestone perks.

• Milestone bonuses: At 10K, 30K, 55K status points and more, members can choose perks like bonus points, free meals or Alaska Lounge passes.

• Titanium exclusive: Complimentary same-day upgrades into long-haul international business class for member + 1 companion.

Elite flyers not only earn more on flights but also receive tangible rewards along the way.

Atmos points can be purchased directly, though buying is usually more expensive than their redemption value. It can make sense if:

• You’re close to an award redemption.

• Alaska is running a bonus sale (sometimes up to 50%).

• You’re targeting a specific high-value redemption, like international business class on a partner airline.

Keep in mind that NerdWallet values Atmos Rewards points at 1.4 cents each, so crunch those numbers before deciding to buy points.

Is Atmos Rewards a good loyalty program?

Atmos Rewards has repeatedly been selected as NerdWallet's Best U.S. airline loyalty program, in part because of the number of ways you can earn valuable Atmos points.

For most travelers, the fastest ways to build a balance are:

• Flying with Alaska, Hawaiian or partners and crediting flights to Atmos.

• Earning a new-card bonus with the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card or the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card.

• Using everyday partners like Lyft, shopping, and dining programs.

There are many ways to earn Atmos points

The Atmos Rewards program offers plenty of ways to earn Atmos points. Signing up for an Atmos credit card and earning the welcome offer is the fastest way to boost your Atmos points balance. If you fly often with Alaska or its partners, crediting your flights to Alaska’s rewards program would also help accelerate your earnings.

If you don’t have any trips planned, you can earn Atmos points through the shopping portal or dining program.