Qatar Airways: business class from East Asia to the US West Coast from 77,250 Avios
Qatar prices partner awards by distance. Alaska's Seoul to Seattle nonstop is 5,216 miles, so it's 77,250 Avios one way. From Hong Kong, Cathay to Seattle is 92,750, to San Francisco 108,250 and to Los Angeles 154,500. Qatar's own flights via Doha have been seen at about 95,000 from the US side.
How Qatar Airways prices this route
E Asia → USA West · business, one way
Two award systems in one currency. Alaska, Cathay Pacific and American are priced by the total distance flown. Qatar's own flights via Doha use unpublished route pricing, so the price shown is what has been seen, not a chart. Flexi awards on Qatar cost 2× Standard when Standard seats are gone.
Cathay, Alaska and American nonstops between the US and East Asia
Qatar Airways · partner awards · one way, by distance
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Qatar's partner chart, rebuilt from 2026 bookings (Qatar doesn't publish it). Distances shown are straight-line airport-to-airport; Qatar prices the total distance actually flown, so a connection can move an itinerary into a higher band. SEA–HKG sits right on the 6,500 mile edge, so confirm its price in a search. Qatar's own flights via Doha are not on this chart.
Good to know
- Qatar awards are one way, so you can book the trip out with another program.
- A connection adds miles. Seattle then on to LA is priced on the total distance.
- Taxes on Alaska and Cathay are low. Qatar’s own flights add Qatar’s carrier surcharges.
How to find seats
- 1 From Seoul, search Alaska ICN to SEA first. It's the cheapest business seat to the US with Qatar Avios.
- 2 From Hong Kong, check Cathay to Seattle before San Francisco or Los Angeles. The same flight costs 92,750 to Seattle and 154,500 to LAX.
- 3 If partners are full, search Qatar via Doha and pick Standard, not Flexi.
- 4 Transfer points only once you see the seat.
Other programs on this route
The return trip: USA West → E Asia
Questions people ask
Why is Hong Kong to LA so much more than to Seattle?
HKG to SEA is 6,500 miles (92,750). HKG to LAX is 7,260 miles, which is in Qatar's top band (154,500).
Is Hong Kong to Seattle really 92,750?
It sits right on the 6,500 mile edge, so it could price at 108,250. Check the price in a search before you transfer.
Is the Doha price the same in this direction?
The 95,000 was seen on flights from the US. Qatar's through-pricing to Japan was the same both ways, so expect about the same, but check.
My Avios are with British Airways or Iberia. Can I use them here?
Yes. Link the accounts and move Avios into Qatar 1:1, instantly and for free. Move only what you need once you've found the seat.