What’s the Value of Alaska Airlines Points?

Atmos Rewards points are worth 1.4 cents each, according to our analysis completed in August 2026.

This value is drawn from real-world pricing data for Main Cabin economy tickets, not a maximized value. In other words, you should aim for reward redemptions that offer 1.4 cents or more in value from your Atmos points.

» Learn more: How much are travel points and miles worth?

What does this value mean?

Our estimated value of 1.4 cents per Atmos point provides a median value you can use to determine the relative value of your own redemptions. It is based on comparing main cabin fares using both cash and points, across several dates and destinations.

In other words, this is the value you can expect to get from your Atmos points without seeking particularly high-value redemptions. You can get more value by looking for sweet spots and using more advanced award techniques, but you can also get lower value than this if you’re not careful and book the first award ticket you find.

Earning Atmos points with credit cards

Alaska offers flyers two co-branded consumer credit cards:

When is the best time to redeem Atmos points?

Not all redemptions are equal, so we compared the redemption rates for Atmos awards for four specific time frames:

• Awards booked 15 days to departure.

• Awards booked 60 days out.

• Awards booked 90 days out.

• Awards booked 180 days out.

According to our analysis, you'll find the best average value for your points when you book an award flight 180 days in advance. Just be on the lookout for high taxes and fees that can minimize your redemption value, particularly to international airports like Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and London Heathrow International Airport (LHR).

Calculator: Convert Atmos points to dollars

Use this calculator to determine the value of any number of Atmos points, based on our valuation.

How do Atmos points compare to other airlines?

Atmos points have an average value compared to other airlines.

» Learn more: Plan your next redemption with our airline points tool

How flexible are Atmos points?

Simply put, Alaska has some of the best and most diverse global partners of any major U.S. airline, including its Oneworld partner airlines. Some partners to target with your award searches include:

• Aer Lingus.

• American Airlines.

• Japan Airlines.

• Cathay Pacific.

• Qantas.

» Learn more: The guide to Alaska Airlines partners

How has the value of Atmos points changed?

The median value of Atmos points has increased steadily since 2019, with the increase in cash fares outpacing any increases in award fares. That means booking flights with points lets you keep more cash in your pocket.

How did we determine the value of Atmos points?

We collected data in August 2026 on 80 flights, comparing the cash cost to award (point) cost for the same routes and dates.

This method differs from others in that it looks at actual redemptions rather than hypothetical, maximized redemptions. The advantage of this approach is that it provides a real-world indication of how much these points are worth, on average. That said, it doesn’t take into account the high-value redemptions that points enthusiasts seek.

Wondering what you can do with those points? Check out some Alaska award sweet spots to consider.