How far in advance should I look for reward flights?

The answer is - it depends. Some airlines release reward flight inventory up to a year in advance of departure, while other airlines wait until a few days before departure. Learn more about when airlines open up award space here. Practically speaking you should start searching for reward flights as soon as you can. If at first you don’t succeed, keep checking in at least once a day. Persistence pays off when it comes to points!