Key Takeaways
Qatar now uses Avios, which makes it flexible — but not always cheap.
- QSuites redemptions (especially U.S. to Doha) can offer solid value, particularly during transfer bonuses.
- However, Qatar charges high surcharges, sometimes adding $500+ to business class redemptions.
- Award pricing is segment-based, which makes long itineraries expensive.
- Transfers from Amex, Citi, Capital One, Chase, and Bilt, with near-instant transfer speeds.
- Not bad for one-off premium redemptions, but fees and pricing structure limit day-to-day usefulness.
Reward Program Ratings
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Associated Alliances
Qatar Airways' Privilege Club associated alliance is oneworld Alliance
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How to Earn Miles
Qatar is one of seven airlines that uses Avios as its currency, making it a flexible program since you can transfer Avios freely between all seven. Qatar is also part of the oneworld Alliance, so you can earn Avios when flying on Qatar Airways or any oneworld partner. They also partner with several non-oneworld airlines. Qatar only has two co-branded credit cards, but they do have strong transfer partners.
Earn by Flying Qatar
The amount of Avios you earn when flying Qatar Airways depends on your booking class and whether you hold elite status. You can view Qatar’s earning chart or use their online calculator to check specific routes.
Earn by Opening Co-Branded Credit Cards
Qatar offers two co-branded credit cards that earn Avios. Since Avios transfer freely between all seven participating airlines, any co-branded Avios card from another airline can also fuel your Qatar balance.
Earn by Opening Transferable Miles Cards
- Bilt, Amex, and Citi all transfer to Qatar at 1:1 ratios.
- Even though Chase is not a direct Qatar partner, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Aer Lingus, British Airways, or Iberia and then transfer those Avios to Qatar.
- This flexibility gives Qatar one of the strongest earning ecosystems among Avios programs.
Flying with Partners (alliance and non-alliance partners)
Qatar is part of the oneworld Alliance, and you can earn Avios by flying on any oneworld airline. They also partner with several non-oneworld carriers, and you can earn Avios on those flights as well. Qatar publishes an earning chart for every partner airline. To see how many Avios you’ll earn, visit their partner page and click on each airline’s chart.
Other Options to Earn
How to Redeem Miles
Redeem for Airfare
The best way to redeem Qatar Avios is to book an award flight on Qatar Airways or one of its many partners. Qatar offers an Award Flight Finder that lets you search availability and pricing by month. You must have an account and be logged in to use it.
You can also search directly from the home page. Click on “Book Flights,” check the box that says “Book using Avios,” then enter your route and dates to see available award flights.
Qatar does not publish an award chart for its own flights. Awards are priced by geographic zone and follow peak and off-peak pricing. For partner redemptions, Qatar uses the British Airways partner chart, though it’s not publicly published and does not apply to every partner. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines follow a different chart (also unpublished).
Sweet Spots Finder
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