We are thrilled to announce that Finnair Plus is now fully integrated into AwardFares, giving you a concrete new advantage in your award searches! This integration is a game-changer. With Finnair Plus now using Avios as its currency, you have a powerful new way to book flights on oneworld airlines. The Avios you earn with British Airways, Iberia, or Qatar Airways are now more valuable, as you can use AwardFares to search for and redeem them through Finnair’s program.

Finnair Plus has transformed into a key player within the oneworld alliance. With AwardFares, you now have the precise tools to exploit these changes and book your next premium trip. Let’s dive in and take a look at how it works!

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What’s New with Finnair Plus in 2025?

Finnair Plus is the frequent flyer program of Finnair, a key member of the oneworld alliance. This allows you to use your points for award flights on premier carriers across the alliance and beyond.

The biggest change came in 2024 when Finnair Plus switched to Avios, the loyalty currency of British Airways Club, Iberia Plus, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. This integration makes your points more flexible than ever.

Booking Finnair Partner Awards: Online vs. Phone

A key detail to know is that not all Finnair partner awards can be booked online. You can find and book award flights on these key partners directly on the Finnair website:

  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Iberia
  • Japan Airlines
  • Qantas
  • Qatar Airways

For all other partners (such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and more), you must contact Finnair’s customer service to complete the booking. You can see the full list of partner airlines here.

One of the most valuable changes is Finnair’s commitment to award availability on its own flights. The airline now guarantees a minimum number of seats:

  • Within Europe: At least 4 seats in Economy and 2 in Business Class.
  • Long-Haul Flights: At least 4 seats in Economy, 2 in Premium Economy, and 2 in Business Class.

This makes finding award seats, known as Finnair Classic award flights, more predictable than ever.

The Avios Advantage

One of the biggest benefits is that you can move Avios freely between Finnair Plus and British Airways Executive Club at a 1:1 rate. This opens up massive opportunities to combine points and unlock the best Avios redemption value for your trip.

Why Finding Finnair Award Availability is Key

The move to Avios has made Finnair Plus a smarter choice for frequent flyers. Since you can now transfer Avios between different programs, you have more ways to get the best value from your points. What really makes Finnair Plus stand out is its pricing structure.

While British Airways prices awards based on distance, Finnair uses a zone-based chart for its own flights and a separate distance-based chart for partners. This can create “sweet spots” and mean big savings on certain flights. For example, long-haul flights on partners like Cathay Pacific or American Airlines can cost fewer Avios when booked through Finnair compared to British Airways. The hard part? Finding these deals can take a lot of time if you’re checking each airline site manually.

How AwardFares Helps

  • Find Transatlantic Business Class: Use the Timeline View to instantly spot availability for Finnair’s excellent A350 and A330 Business Class seats to hubs like New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), and Dallas (DFW).
  • Unlock Premium Partner Awards: Go beyond Finnair and search for Japan Airlines First Class to Tokyo or Qatar Airways Qsuites to Doha using Finnair Plus Avios.
  • Set Alerts for Specific Routes: Want to fly from Helsinki to London in Business Class? Set a live alert for that specific route and be notified the moment a seat becomes available through Finnair Plus.

The Finnair Plus Award Chart Explained

Finnair uses two different pricing models: one for its own flights (Finnair Classic Awards) and another for partner airlines.

1. Finnair Classic Award Flights (Zone-Based)

For flights operated by Finnair, the price in Avios is determined by a zone-based chart. This means any flight within a specific zone costs a fixed amount of Avios.

Finnair Award Chart: One-Way Prices

Zone Economy Premium Economy Business
Finland & Northern Europe 6,500 Avios - 10,000 Avios
Central Europe 12,000 Avios - 18,000 Avios
Western & Southern Europe 13,000 Avios - 20,000 Avios
Canary Islands, Tel Aviv, etc. 15,000 Avios - 25,000 Avios
Doha, Dubai, India 28,000 Avios 42,000 Avios 55,000 Avios
Most of Asia & North America 30,000 Avios 43,500 Avios 62,500 Avios
Japan, Singapore, Los Angeles 30,000 Avios 43,500 Avios 62,500 Avios

For a complete list of countries in each zone, please refer to the official Finnair Classic award flight page.

Additional Surcharges

In addition to Avios, Finnair adds a carrier-imposed surcharge to its award flights. These fees are not payable with Avios and typically range from €10 for short-haul flights to €120 for long-haul Business Class.

Pro Tip: The Connecting Flight Rule

When your award booking includes a connecting flight, Avios are charged for each flight separately. However, there is a huge exception: flights within Zone 1 (Finland and Northern Europe) are included for free when connecting to a long-haul flight.

For example:

  • London–Helsinki–Singapore: You pay for a Zone 2 flight (18k Avios in Biz) + a Zone 7 flight (62.5k Avios in Biz). Total: 80,500 Avios.
  • Stockholm–Helsinki–Singapore: Since Stockholm is in Zone 1, you only pay for the Zone 7 flight. Total: 62,500 Avios.

This rule creates a fantastic sweet spot for travelers starting their journey in Northern Europe!

2. Partner Award Flights

For partner airlines like Japan Airlines or Qatar Airways, Finnair Plus uses a separate, distance-based award chart. While often similar to British Airways’ chart, there can be key differences that make Finnair Plus the cheaper option. AwardFares is the best way to compare these rates side-by-side without doing manual calculations.

How to Find Finnair Plus Award Availability (Step-by-step)

1. Go to AwardFares

Creating an account is optional, but it’s free and gives you access to more features. If you haven’t yet, sign up for an account.

2. Select the Frequent Flyer Program

In the Frequent Flyer Program picker, select Finnair Plus.

Select Finnair Plus in the AwardFares Frequent Flyer Program picker.

3. Add a Route

Enter your departure and arrival airports in the From and To fields. AwardFares can search for flights on Finnair as well as its oneworld partners. In this example, we search for flights between Helsinki (HEL) and New York (JFK).

Select an origin and destination to search for Finnair Plus awards.

4. Explore Travel Dates

If you have a specific travel date, add it using the Calendar field. AwardFares will immediately show available flights for that day.

Select a date to find Finnair Plus award flights on AwardFares.

If your dates are flexible, use the Timeline View. This feature gives you a week-by-week or month-by-month overview of award availability, helping you spot the best days to travel at a glance. The colored bars represent different cabin classes.

Use the Timeline View to see Finnair Plus award availability across multiple dates.

5. Sort by Price

One of the most powerful features of AwardFares is the ability to quickly sort results to find the cheapest options. Click the column headers (Eco, Prem, Biz, First) to sort the flight list by the lowest Avios price for each cabin.

Sort Finnair Plus award flight results by price in Avios.

You can also use the Max Price filter to narrow down results and see only the awards that fall within your Avios budget.

Use the Max Price filter to set an Avios budget for your search.

6. Add more filters (optional)

Refine your search further by filtering for a specific number of stops (e.g., nonstop), a particular airline, aircraft type, or even a flight number. This is especially useful for finding partner awards, such as a JAL flight from Tokyo to Helsinki.

Use the Max Price filter to set an Avios budget for your search.

7. Explore Results

Skim through the flight list to see all the different options and seats available. When you are ready, tap on any flight to expand and see more details.

Tap on a flight to expand the details.

8. Book with Finnair

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

Click the Book button to proceed with your Finnair Plus booking.

AwardFares will redirect you to the Finnair website with your search details pre-filled. Simply log in to your Finnair Plus account and make sure “Award flights” is selected to complete the booking.

Complete your award booking on the official Finnair website.

Why is AwardFares the easiest way to find flights using Finnair Plus?

AwardFares is built to solve the biggest problem in award travel: finding available seats quickly. Instead of slow, single-day searches on the Finnair site, our platform gives you a live, comprehensive overview in seconds.

  1. Fast and Comprehensive Search: Check availability across the entire oneworld network for any given route, all at once.
  2. Timeline View: Get a bird’s-eye view of award seats over long periods, making it easy to find availability for flexible travelers.
  3. Real-Time Availability: Our data is live, so what you see is what’s available to book right now.
  4. Alerts: Can’t find the seat you want? Set an alert, and we’ll notify you the moment it becomes available.
  5. Free to Use: Core search features are available for free. Upgrade for more powerful tools like unlimited searches and alerts.

Key Rules for Finnair Award Bookings

To become a true Finnair Plus expert, keep these key rules in mind:

  • Book Online to Save: Booking an award flight through Finnair’s customer service costs an extra 500 Avios for one-way or 1,000 Avios for return flights. Always book online.
  • Baggage is Included: All Finnair Classic award tickets include one checked bag (max. 23kg).
  • Book in Advance: Award seats are released 360 days prior to departure.
  • Partner Booking Rules: You can combine a Finnair flight with one partner airline on the same award ticket (e.g., Finnair + American Airlines). However, you cannot combine two or more partner airlines (e.g., American Airlines + Japan Airlines) on the same award.
  • Stopovers: One stopover is permitted on round-trip intercontinental flights.
  • Pay for the Highest Cabin: If your journey includes multiple cabin classes (e.g., Economy and Business), the entire award will be priced at the highest cabin’s rate.

FAQ

How can I check Finnair award availability?

The easiest way is to use AwardFares. Select Finnair Plus as your program, enter your route, and use the Timeline View to see all available dates instantly. This is much faster than checking day-by-day on the Finnair website.

How does the Finnair award chart work?

Finnair uses two charts. For its own flights, it’s a zone-based chart where the price is fixed based on regions (e.g., Helsinki to New York is 62,500 Avios in Business). For partner airlines like Japan Airlines or American Airlines, it uses a separate distance-based award chart.

Can I use Avios to book Finnair reward flights?

Yes. As of 2024, Finnair Plus uses Avios as its currency. You can earn Avios directly with Finnair or transfer them from other programs like British Airways Executive Club to book Finnair reward flights.

What is the best Finnair reward flight finder?

AwardFares is the best tool for finding Finnair reward flights because it searches Finnair and all its oneworld partners at once. Its Timeline View shows availability across months, and you can set alerts for specific flights, saving you hours of manual searching.

Become a Finnair Plus Expert

The new Finnair Plus program is packed with value. With AwardFares acting as your personal Finnair reward flight finder, you can easily uncover the best deals and travel the world on points. Try it for free today.

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