Club Vistara is India’s best frequent flyer program from Vistara. There are several opportunities to earn a lot of Club Vistara Points, including Vistara Co-Branded Credit Cards. These points can then be redeemed for your next travel experience. There are several domestic options to choose from. Although Vistara travels to a few International destinations, there are opportunities to make the most of your CV Points. With India’s best Premium Economy Cabin Class and a great business class, Club Vistara members have multiple options. So, here are the best ways to redeem Club Vistara Points.
Vistara Has a Fixed Award Chart
Unlike a few International Airlines, Vistara has a fixed award chart. Usually, the Fixed Award Chart are behind the sweet spots that arise. Since Vistara also has a fixed award chart, there are multiple best ways to redeem your Club Vistara Points. No updated award chart is available online, but you can use the “Award Calculator” to find how many points you need to travel between two destinations.
Earlier in 2019, Vistara was experimenting with dynamic award pricing, but it is yet to be launched. Once dynamic pricing kicks in, the possibility of losing sweet spots will be high.
You can check their flight schedule here if you’re unsure if Vistara flies to your favourite destination.
How many points do you need for connecting flights?
Vistara considers connecting flights as a separate segment. That means your club vistara points will be calculated for two destinations separately.
For Example, travelling from Delhi to Goa, you usually need 6000 in economy class. But if you have a connecting flight from Mumbai, you need to redeem 9000 CV Points with 5000 points for the Delhi to Mumbai segment and 4000 CV Points for the Mumbai to Goa Segment.
While researching, I found that the Award Calculator doesn’t work in a few cases of Connecting flights. For Example, from Mumbai to Jammu, it shows 5000 CV Points for an economy award, but it shows 9000 CV Points while booking. So, you check the number of CV points for connecting flights by logging into your Club Vistara Account.
Change or Cancellation Charges on Reward Seats
I like Vistara’s policy for cancellation or change fees in CV Points. So, you don’t have to pay money. Instead, your CV Points are used. The CV Points for change and cancellation are reasonable and can save money if your plan is not fixed.
| Charges For (Before Departure) | Vistara | Partner Airlines |
| Changes 7 Days | 10% | 15% |
| Changes 48 Hour | 10% | 50% |
| Cancellations 7 Days | 15% | 25% |
| Cancellations 3 Days | 15% | 50% |
| Cancellations 48 Hour | 25% | 50% |
| Cancellations 2 Hour | 25% | 100% |
| No Show | 100% | 100% |
The charges are steep for partner airlines and reasonable for Vistara Flights. So, while using CV points for international partner airlines, you need to be sure of plans so that any changes don’t consume your CV Points. Plan for at least seven days to reduce cancellation charges.
Should you use CV Points for Vistara Airline Partners?
Vistara has five airline partners. You need to use a minimum of 30000 Club Vistara points to book an economy class for travel from India to Southeast Asia (Singapore). At the same time, you need 22000 club vistara points for travelling between India and Singapore. So, there is no level playing field. Also, the disadvantage here is Vistara’s low number of airline partners since these airlines will first fly to your primary hub and then connect you further. Thus increasing the total number of CV Points required for partner airlines.
Update: Vistara is running a Vistara Partner Award Offer, which allows you to get a 50% discount on partner awards.
So, Club Vistara points should not be used for partner airlines until necessary or you don’t have other options.
To maximise the value of your Club, Vistara Points should be used for Vistara flights, mainly on economy or premium economy.
Related: Using Credit Cards to Earn Free Flights.
1. Delhi To Port Blair in 7500 CV Points
Port Blair is a paradise and is touted to have India’s best beach. There are direct flights from Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. But it is too far from Delhi. Usually, rates to or from Port Blair are too high.
The cost of a round-trip flight from Delhi can be around INR 30K, which I found using Google Flights. But you can redeem your Club Vistara Points instead of paying the money.
You need 15000 Club Vistara Points to book your round-trip flight from Delhi to Port Blair. That can potentially increase the value of your Club Vistara Points to anywhere between INR 1.5 and INR 2. For Premium Economy, you must redeem 27000 Club Vistara Points, which is still reasonable for the Ticket cost. Even the business class at 56000 is decent. This route has one of India’s best Club Vistara values per point.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 7,500 |
| Premium Economy | 13,500 |
| Business Class | 28,000 |
Like other airlines, Vistara has limited flights from Delhi to Port Blair. So, it is better to book in advance.
2. Delhi To Coimbatore in 6000 CV Points
Coimbatore is an Industrial Hub in Tamil Nadu. But for Travellers, it is famous for its proximity to the popular hill station “Ooty”. The average cost from Delhi to Coimbatore usually starts from around INR 6K. But for Vistara economy class, you only need to redeem 6000 Club Vistara Points. So, on this route, you usually will be able to get an INR 1 value.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 6,000 |
| Premium Economy | 10,000 |
| Business Class | 23,000 |
A Premium Economy ticket for 10000 CV Points will also give INR 1 value per CV Point.
The downside is that there is only one direct flight from Delhi to Coimbatore. That will reduce the chance of reward availability for emergency or last-moment travel. So, planning will be better.
3. Delhi To Kochi in 7500 CV Points
Kochi is an exceptional Indian city in Kerela. It is in proximity to many popular tourist destinations. On this route, the cost usually starts from INR 6.5K. Whereas for Vistara, the Cost can start from INR 9K. You can book an economy award seat on this route with 7500 CV Points. To some extent, the Premium Economy Award seat at 13500 CV Points is decent but not great. Business class reward seat on this route at 28000 is too expensive.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 7,500 |
| Premium Economy | 13,500 |
| Business Class | 28,000 |
Vistara has two daily non-stop flights from Delhi to or from Kochi.
4. Leh to Delhi in 4000 CV Points
Usually, Delhi to Leh flights are cheap. But Leh to Delhi flights are priced steeply. The standard fare on this route starts around INR 5K, and for vistara, this can be INR 6K to INR 7K. At the same time, you can redeem 4000 CV Points for booking an economy class reward seat. Even premium economy at 6500 CV Points is excellent. But it is a no-go for Business Class as you must redeem 12000 Club Vistara Points for an INR 15K ticket and a 1 hour 25 minutes journey.
There is only one vistara daily flight from Leh to Delhi, taking off at 09:20.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 4,000 |
| Premium Economy | 6,500 |
| Business Class | 12,000 |
5. Mumbai To Varansai in 5000 CV Points
Varanasi, the holy city in India, is on a traveller’s bucket list. After the opening of the Airport, it is now well-connected to all major cities in India. From Mumbai, it takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes to reach Varanasi on a flight. The usual cost on this route starts from INR 5K, and for Vistara, it is around INR 6K. Vistara has one daily flight to Varanasi from Mumbai, and the same flights travel back to Mumbai.
You can redeem your 5000 Club Vistara Points to book an economy award seat on this route. Using CV Points for Premium Economy may not make sense due to the lower value per CV Points.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 5,000 |
| Premium Economy | 8,500 |
| Business Class | 18,000 |
6. Mumbai To Chandigarh in 5000 CV Points
A Flight from Mumbai to Chandigarh takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. The fare on this route usually starts around 5K. For Vistara, it starts from INR 6K. If you have Club Vistara points, you will get a good value for your points. An economy cabin class award ticket can be booked by redeeming 5000 Club Vistara Points and 8500 CV Points in premium economy.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 5,000 |
| Premium Economy | 8,500 |
| Business Class | 18,000 |
7. Mumbai To Dehradun in 5000 CV Points
Mumbai is also connected to Dehradun with direct flights from Indigo & Vistara. Usually, it costs INR 7K one-way on this route. With 5000 Club Vistara Points, you can travel between two cities. There is only one direct flight from Vistara between the two cities. So, booking in advance is an excellent way to reserve your seats. From Dehradun, you can travel to Rishikesh and Mussoorie.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 5,000 |
| Premium Economy | 8,500 |
| Business Class | 18,000 |
8. Mumbai To Kolkata in 6000 CV Points
Mumbai & Kolkata are metro cities, with one on the West & other on the East Part of India. Flight costs between these two cities start around INR 5.5K. But usually, you will find it around INR 7K. Surprisingly, only four airlines fly directly to Kolkata from Mumbai. But with your 6000 Club Vistara Points, you can easily travel between two cities in economy class for a flight of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 6,000 |
| Premium Economy | 10,000 |
| Business Class | 23,000 |
9. Delhi To Dibrugarh in 6000 CV Points
1096 Miles or 1764 KM is the distance between Delhi & Dibrugarh. It takes around 2 Hours & 45 Minutes to air travel between these two cities. The fare on this route starts from INR 7K. However, 6000 CV Points between these two cities can be used for an economy cabin award ticket. But Business Class & Premium Economy looks high for this route.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 6,000 |
| Premium Economy | 10,000 |
| Business Class | 23,000 |
10. Delhi To Paris in 30000 CV Points
Vistara flies every Wednesday & Sunday to Paris from Delhi. There are only three airlines that fly direct flights between two International Cities, which are Air India, Vistara and Air France. Only Vistara & Air France offers all three cabin classes on this route, including Premium Economy.
Flights on this route usually start from INR 30K and can reach INR 60K for economy class. You need 30000 Club Vistara Points to travel in an economy cabin class between these two cities. Until you can find Turkish Mile’s sweet spot and 55K CV Points for Premium Economy is high as you can book an Air India Business Class ticket in 45000 Lifemiles, a transfer partner of HDFC.
So, you should not transfer your credit points for booking a Premium Economy ticket or Business Class ticket.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 30,000 |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 |
| Business Class | 1,20,000 |
11. Mumbai To Mauritius in 22000 CV Points
Vistara recently launched direct flights between Mumbai and Mauritius. Before that, we only had one direct flight from Air Mauritius between these two cities. Flight cost on this route starts from INR 25K and goes as high as INR 30K. Meanwhile, with 22,000 CV Points, you can book an economy award ticket. Again, CV Points for Premium Economy are okay & Business Class are not great. The premium economy makes sense if you have received a bonus Club Vistara Points during a promotion. Else, You’re better off with the economy.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 22,000 |
| Premium Economy | 40,000 |
| Business Class | 75,000 |
12. Mumbai To Jeddah in 16000 CV Points
Jeddah is a commercial hub in Saudi Arabia. Vistara flies daily to Jeddah from Mumbai. Apart from Vistara, Air India, Saudia, Spicejet & Indigo has flights to Jeddah from Mumbai. It takes anywhere from 5 hours to 5 hours and 25 minutes to reach Jeddah. Flight costs on this route start from INR 20K and averages around INR 23K in economy class. You can travel between Mumbai & Jeddah in 16000 Club Vistara Points. With 27000 CV Points for Premium Economy, it is also a good option as Premium Economy Usually costs INR 29K on this route.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 16,000 |
| Premium Economy | 27,000 |
| Business Class | 52,000 |
13. Mumbai To Colombo in 10000 CV Points
Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka. Mumbai is connected with direct flights to Colombo from Vistara and Sri Lankan Airlines. It usually costs INR 17K to travel in economy cabin class. For a Club Vistara member, it takes 10000 CV Points. Even Premium Economy can be booked with 17000 Club Vistara Points. So, CV Points value is among the best on this route.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 10,000 |
| Premium Economy | 17,000 |
| Business Class | 33,000 |
14. Mumbai To Dammam in 10000 CV Points
Dammam is not just another city in Saudi Arabia. It is a significant hub for the Oil Industry. There are plans to make Dammam a tourist hub. You can travel to Dammam from Mumbai via a flight in 3 Hours 30 minutes to 4 Hours 15 minutes. Three airlines connect both cities. These are Indigo, Flynas & Vistara. The flights cost around INR 18K in economy class on this route. But you can travel between these two cities using 10000 CV Points. Even 17000 Club Vistara Points for Premium Economy is excellent. But a business class award seat at 33000 CV Points is just an average value. So, using CV Points for economy & premium economy gives a good deal.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 10,000 |
| Premium Economy | 17,000 |
| Business Class | 33,000 |
15. Delhi/Mumbai To Frankfurt in 30000 CV Points
Frankfurt will probably be one of the few destinations connected by Star Alliance Airlines from Delhi. Only three airlines directly connect to Frankfurt from Delhi: Air India, Vistara & Lufthansa.
Flight cost on this route usually starts from INR 30K. The points requirement on this route also ranges from 25K air miles to 33K air miles. Club Vistara Points start at 30K for economy class and 55K for premium economy. So, this would probably be a route where you can use your CV Points for economy-class tickets without thinking a lot.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 30,000 |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 |
| Business Class | 1,20,000 |
16. Delhi/Mumbai To London in 30000 CV Points
You can also travel to London from Delhi & Mumbai on Vistara. Delhi to London or London to Delhi will probably be one of the few routes where three airlines offer premium economy cabins. These two routes are one of the few routes where members of all three alliances fly. Four airlines have direct flights between these cities: Air India, British Airways, Vistara & Virgin Atlantic. So, you can find the reasonable value of your credit card points on this route. Flight costs on this route start from INR 38K and can reach a high of INR 70K for economy-class tickets. So, with Airlines from all three alliances and similar cabin class type offerings, there’s always value for travellers.
I’ll keep British Airways out of here due to their high surcharges. Virgin Atlantic has above standard surcharges, but you can travel with 20000 Amex Points converted to 10K Virgin Points with a surcharge of INR 8K. During Promotions, you could do that in 8000 Virgin Points. However, flights from the UK will have UK Air Passenger Duty. At the same time, you can travel with 30K Club Vistara and low charges. Most will prefer it since the conversion of amex points is 2:1, and you can transfer from HDFC or Axis at a better rate to Vistara.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 30,000 |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 |
| Business Class | 1,20,000 |
17. Delhi to Hong Kong in 16000 CV Points
Delhi to Hong Kong is a busy route. Indigo, Cathay Pacific, Air India and Vistara fly this route. There are several options to fly to Hong Kong with points. Using Vistara CV points for economy class is also a good option. Since this route has Indigo, you may fly it for a lower price but with fewer amenities. 16K CV Points for this route is a good price.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 16,000 |
| Premium Economy | 27,000 |
| Business Class | 52,000 |
18. Delhi to Bali in 22000 CV Points
Bali is beautiful. It has a great vibe and is a must-visit place. There were no direct flights earlier, but Vistara launched direct flights between Delhi & Bali last year. The average price for a return flight is between 40K and 44K on Vistara. There are cheaper options with connecting flights from Vietnam & Malaysia.
If you have Vistara points, you can travel to Bali in 22K points for one-way flights and 44K for return flights. This is a good redemption point; however, premium economy and business class are expensive. Since this is a long route, you should check out Vistara Airline Partners for premium seat redemption.
| Cabin Class | Club Vistara Points |
| Economy | 22,000 |
| Premium Economy | 40,000 |
| Business Class | 75,000 |
Why should you not use CV Points for Vistara Business Class?
Usually, as the cabin class increases, the value of air miles increases. You may get a value of INR 2 from 1 air mile on a Business Class ticket. But on Vistara, you will probably not. On International Flights, Vistara has 3x to 4x requirements of CV Points for Business Class as against Economy Class. Usually, airlines charge 2x air miles for business class tickets as opposed to the economy class points requirement. So, as we move to a higher cabin class, the value of CV Points doesn’t increase significantly. Since the points requirement is significant, transferring points for business class tickets doesn’t make sense until you get at least a good bonus on the transfer.
In the case of premium economy, it is hit & miss. That means there are good options where you can use CV Points for Premium Economy Tickets. So, it would be best to work out maths while redeeming your premium economy & business class CV points.
Upgrade Awards
Vistara keeps it simple. For upgrade awards, you must pay the difference between the required CV Points for usual rewards. For Example, If you bought a ticket for INR 8K in economy class and it usually costs 10K CV Points in the economy and 17K in Premium Economy, you must redeem 7000 Club Vistara Points to upgrade to premium economy. So, you must ensure you have done the maths before entering this hybrid model.
Bottomline
There are more than 14 best ways to redeem Club Vistara Points. You can get good value for CV Points on both Domestic & International flights. However, most of these are for Economy Class. I find Premium Economy & Business Class CV Points higher than International Airlines. Overall, redeeming Club Vistara for an economy class gives reasonable value, whereas for Premium Economy, it is average, and for Business Class, it’s below average.
