Where are you going?

Choose a destination region to see the airline programs we would check first for award travel.

Start in the U.S. Then select a region on the map.

Selectable destination

Best starting points

Europe

This is a starting guide, not a live award search. The best option depends on your U.S. airport, destination, dates, cabin, available award seats, taxes, and transfer bonuses. Confirm the flight before transferring points. Pair this map with the Airline Alliances tool and Point Redemption Calculator. Updated September 2026.

How we choose

“Best” means more than the lowest number.

Useful availability

A theoretical bargain is worthless if award seats almost never appear.

Transfer access

Programs reachable from several major bank currencies are easier to use.

Points + cash

We consider award pricing alongside surcharges, booking fees, and change rules.

Route fit

Nonstop networks and the partners serving each region matter as much as an award chart.