Savvy travelers know how to earn perks on nearly every flight they book. Choosing the right airport to fly out of can boost those rewards even higher.
Recently, Going — a website that helps travelers find good deals on flights — ranked airports across the United States based on the deals travelers get when booking flights departing from those locations.
Going says that after analyzing 80,000 deals on flights departing from more than 200 US airports on dozens of airlines, it found the most point- and mile-based deals on flights that departed from the following airports during the 12 months that ended on June 30, 2025.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport code: JFK
Location: Jamaica, Queens, New York City
Number of point and mile deals: 288
John F. Kennedy International Airport is under heavy construction as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey works on what it calls a “transformative” $19 billion redevelopment program.
The plan is to build a new Terminal One, expand and modernize other existing terminals, streamline the roadways and add more retail and dining. Phase One of the project is expected to be completed in 2026.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Airport code: ORD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Number of point and mile deals: 180
O’Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Covering more than 7,200 acres, the airport features 201 gates. Two hub carriers — American Airlines and United Airlines — lease the majority of these gates.
The airport has the largest de-icing facility of its kind in the United States. The facility can accommodate 20 narrow-body or five wide-body aircraft at the same time.
Boston Logan International Airport
Airport code: BOS
Location: East Boston and Winthrop, Massachusetts
Number of point and mile deals: 175
Boston Logan bills itself as the “global gateway for Massachusetts and New England.” It offers direct flights from more than 40 airlines to 100-plus domestic and international locations.
The airport is surprisingly compact, ranking as the second smallest among the nation’s top 20 major airports.
The rest of the top 10
Here are the rest of the top 10 best airports for racking up points and miles, including the number of deals offered during the 12 months that ended on June 30, 2025:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 171
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 153
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 146
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): 121
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): 120
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): 114
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 104
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