Searching for SkyTeam award availability can feel like a daunting task, especially with over 18 member airlines and no unified loyalty program. Each airline has its own website, frequent flyer program, and search system, making it time-consuming to find the best redemption options. Thankfully, AwardFares simplifies the entire process by consolidating results from multiple SkyTeam partners in one easy-to-use platform. This guide will walk you through a step-by-step process to quickly find and book award flights, saving you both time and miles. Let’s get started!

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What’s New With SkyTeam in 2025?

  • SAS officially joined SkyTeam in September 2024, expanding the alliance’s reach in Scandinavia and adding the southernmost (Ushuaia) and northernmost commercial airports in the world to its network.
  • Czech Airlines left SkyTeam in October 2024 due to changes in its operating model.
  • SkyTeam partnered with Eurostar and Trenitalia to offer customers integrated air and rail travel options across Europe and Italy.
  • ITA Airways Left SkyTeam and will join Star Alliance by 2026.
  • Loyalty Benefits Calculator: Introduced in January 2025, SkyTeam’s Loyalty Benefits Calculator simplifies travel planning by allowing customers to input their loyalty program, status level, and operating airline to view applicable benefits. This tool aims to eliminate confusion regarding entitlements across different member airlines.
  • Kenya Airways’ Sustainability Achievements: At the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, Kenya Airways was recognized for its sustainability efforts, winning awards for Best Scaled Catering Solution and Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
  • Punctuality Accolades: In 2024, SkyTeam members Aeromexico, Saudia, and Delta Air Lines were ranked as the top three most punctual global airlines by aviation analytics firm Cirium, reflecting the alliance’s commitment to operational excellence.

How to Find SkyTeam Award Flights (Step-by-Step)

Discover how to efficiently search for SkyTeam award availability using AwardFares.

Step 1: Visit AwardFares

Sign up for a free Basic account to view shared results from other users. For live searches on any route, upgrade to Gold or Diamond. ➡️ Sign up here.

Step 2: Filter by SkyTeam Airlines

In the Airlines filter, select SkyTeam only. This ensures that results include only SkyTeam partner airlines.

Select SkyTeam in the AwardFares airlines filter

Step 3: Choose a Frequent Flyer Program

There’s no unified loyalty program for SkyTeam. Instead, each member airline has its own loyalty program that you can use to earn points and redeem for award flights. In the Loyalty Program field, select one of the member airline programs to search, such as:

Select a SkyTeam frequent flyer program

Step 4: Add Your Route

Enter your departure and arrival airports in the From and To fields. For example, to search between Seoul (ICN) and Amsterdam (AMS), input those cities.

Select departure and destination to search for SkyTeam award flights in AwardFares

Step 5: Explore Travel Dates

Add a travel date using the Calendar field.

Select travel date
Select travel date

Then, AwardFares will search for available flights on that day, showing the results in a list below.

List view results

Expand any flight to see seat availability, taxes, and seat maps.

Detailed view

Use the Timeline View to explore availability across multiple dates, with different cabin classes indicated by color-coded bars.

Timeline view

Step 6: Sort by Price

AwardFares can easily sort search results by price and class. Use the Eco, Prem, Biz, or First header tabs to filter affordable options across dates, routes, and airlines.

Here’s an example sorted by Economy Class:

Sorted by Economy Class price

Premium Economy:

Sorted by Premium Economy Class price

Business Class:

Sorted by Business Class price

Step 7: Apply Additional Filters (Optional)

Apply additional filters to tailor your search, including Number of Stops (e.g., direct flights only), Passengers, Aircraft Type, Layover Airports, and even Maximum Price your are willing to pay for.

Additional filters

Step 8: Book Your Flight

Once you’ve found your desired flight, click the Book button.

Book button in AwardFares

AwardFares will redirect you to the airline’s booking page with your search criteria pre-filled.

AwardFares redirects you to the airline's booking page to finalize your award flight booking

Why Is AwardFares the Easiest Way to Find SkyTeam Award Flights?

Searching across multiple SkyTeam partner airlines like Delta, KLM, Air France, and Aeromexico can be complicated and involve multiple manual searches, which means it can take hours or days until you find a good redemption. With AwardFares, you get a fast, streamlined experience, saving hours of manual work.

Top Benefits of AwardFares:

  1. Unified Search Across SkyTeam Partners:
    Check availability for multiple loyalty programs in a single search, avoiding the hassle of visiting each airline’s website.

  2. User-Friendly Interface:
    Simply input your travel details and filter by airline, cabin class, or layover preferences.

  3. Real-Time Availability:
    Get accurate, up-to-date award options—no more wasting time on unavailable flights.

  4. Mobile Optimization:
    Access AwardFares from your phone or tablet to search and manage alerts on the go.

  5. Custom Alerts:
    Can’t find availability? Set alerts to be notified when seats open up on your preferred route.

Get The Most Out Of Your Miles

Imagine flying to Paris in a lie-flat business class seat for the price of an economy ticket. On average, AwardFares premium users get 3x-7x more value from their points, regularly booking $5,000+ flights at a fraction of the cost.

AwardFares is the easiest way to find the cheapest and most convenient award flights across multiple frequent flyer programs. It takes just seconds and a few clicks to get started. You can create an account and try it for free here.

For access to even more powerful features like unlimited daily searches, alerts, seat maps, and flight schedules, explore our Gold and Diamond membership tiers here.

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