- Until October 19, 2026, Qatar Airways adds up to 60% more Avios when you buy: 30% from 5,000, 50% from 21,000 and 60% from 42,000.
- It's targeted: the offer shows once you sign in, and tiers can differ by account.
- At the top tier, 250,000 Avios plus the 150,000 bonus cost US$5,750, about 1.44 US cents each.
- Amex and RBC points go to British Airways 1:1, and Avios move from there to Qatar Airways for free, so buying is a top-up.
Qatar Airways has put Avios on sale again, with up to 60% more until October 19, 2026. Its sales are short: this one opened October 16 and ends at 11:59pm Doha time, which is 4:59pm in Toronto.
The bonus grows with the amount, and the offer is targeted, so sign in to see your own tiers.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Bonus | 30% on 5,000 to 20,000 Avios, 50% on 21,000 to 40,000, 60% on 42,000 to 250,000 |
| Dates | October 16 to 19, 2026, until 11:59pm Doha time (4:59pm ET) |
| Who | Targeted: the offer shows after you sign in, and tiers can vary by account |
| Limit | 250,000 Avios before the bonus |
| Price | US$5,750 for 250,000 Avios plus the 150,000 bonus (as reported) |
What an Avios costs
At the top tier, 400,000 Avios cost US$5,750, about 1.44 US cents each. That's roughly 2 Canadian cents at the October 16 exchange rate, and Qatar charges in US dollars.
The smaller tiers come with a smaller bonus, so each Avios costs more there.
Is it a good sale?
It's a normal one for Qatar. From January 2025 to October 2026 it ran nine, with bonuses of 50% to 65%, and the best, in December 2025, came to about 1.39 US cents an Avios.
They come every two to three months and usually last four to eight days, so they're easy to miss.
The Avios shortcut for Canadians
Before you buy, check your Amex and RBC points. Amex Membership Rewards and RBC Avion points both transfer to British Airways at 1:1, and Avios then move from British Airways to Qatar Airways 1:1, free and instantly, once the accounts are linked.
Qatar only links with British Airways, so that's the route. My transfer partners page has the details, and RBC sometimes runs transfer bonuses to British Airways.
Buying makes sense when you're a few thousand Avios short and don't have bank points to move.
How to buy
- Sign in to Privilege Club and open the buy Avios page.
- Choose the amount. Your tiers show once you're signed in.
- Pay in US dollars.
Purchases are final, so find the award before you buy.
Past Qatar Airways sales
| Dates | Bonus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 to 19, 2026 | Up to 60% | 30%, 50% and 60% by amount |
| Aug 18 to 25, 2026 | Up to 50% | |
| May 18 to 25, 2026 | Up to 50% | |
| Feb 10 to 16, 2026 | Up to 50% | |
| Dec 3 to 6, 2025 | Up to 65% | About 1.39 US cents an Avios |
| Aug 21 to 25, 2025 | Up to 60% | About 1.44 US cents |
| May 28 to Jun 4, 2025 | Up to 60% | 30%, 40% and 60% by amount |
| Mar 18 to 25, 2025 | Up to 50% | 15%, 25% and 50% by amount |
| Jan 29 to Feb 2, 2025 | Up to 50% | Flash sale; 20%, 30% and 50% |
These come from LoyaltyLobby, One Mile at a Time, Rewards Canada and Milesopedia, so some start dates are approximate. I track every program's sales on my buy points page.
Final Thoughts
60% is about average for Qatar. If you need Avios and have no Amex or RBC points to move, it's a fair price, but don't rush for it.
Another sale will likely come along in two or three months.
Do you collect Avios? Let me know in the comments which program you keep them in.
Buy Qatar Airways Avios
The bonus of up to 60% ends October 19 at 11:59pm Doha time (4:59pm in Toronto).
Written by
Jason
Jason is a Toronto-based points-and-miles writer who sleeps in hostels and redeems for suites: honest, frugal, lightly funny.
