Airlines and hotels periodically run bonus promotions on buying points directly — sometimes 100%+ bonuses that make an otherwise-bad deal worth considering. This tracker pulls every active promotion live and calculates the real effective cost-per-mile during the bonus window, not just the headline percentage.
Only buy points for a redemption you've already confirmed is available — never speculatively. Compare the effective cost-per-mile shown here against what you're getting in return (a business-class seat that would otherwise cost thousands more in cash) before buying.
Rarely at full retail price, but during a large bonus (75%+) it can beat cash for premium-cabin awards — this tracker's calculator shows the real cost so you can judge for your specific redemption.
Frequently across some programs, less often for others — check back regularly since this list updates automatically.
See raw pricing across every program (no promo needed) with the Points Purchase Rate Comparator, or check current transfer bonuses instead.