ANA Mileage Club
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
ANA Mileage Club value by redemption method
Cents per point (CPP) for each redemption method, sourced from real award pricing and cash fares. Min reflects worst reasonable bookings (peak pricing, surcharges); typical is an informed-user average; max is a documented sweet spot.
| Redemption method | Min | Typical | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Award → Economy | 1.2¢ | 1.5¢ | 2.0¢ | RT chart excellent; OW available since June 2025 |
| Direct Award → Premium Economy | 1.5¢ | 2.0¢ | 3.0¢ | ANA PE RT pricing. Strong value vs economy. |
| Direct Award → Business Class | 4.0¢ | 6.0¢ | 9.1¢ | Low season RT 75k=$7k(9.1¢). Via VS OW 60k=$5k(8.2¢). High season 165k=$7k(4.1¢) |
| Direct Award → First Class | 5.0¢ | 10.0¢ | 22.6¢ | Via VS OW 110k=$25k(22.6¢). RT 150k=$30k(19.9¢). High season 300k=$25k(8.3¢) |
Bank programs that transfer in to ANA Mileage Club
These bank transferable currencies move points into ANA Mileage Club. Click a source program to view its reference page.
| Source program | Ratio | Min transfer | Processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
Documented ANA Mileage Club sweet spots
Specific award pricing examples that historically deliver high cents-per-point value. Availability varies. These are reference examples, not live availability.
ANA First Class US→Japan via Virgin Atlantic
- • Book through Virgin Atlantic website
- • Releases 2 F seats 330 days out
ANA First Class US→Japan RT via ANA Program
- • Must book round-trip with ANA miles
- • More availability than VS but costs more
ANA Business US→Japan RT via ANA Program
- • Must book round-trip with ANA miles
- • Best J value in the hobby, 88K RT is unbeatable
ANA Business US→Japan via Virgin Atlantic
- • VS only charges 60K for OW J (vs 88K RT via ANA program)
- • Book through Virgin Atlantic website
ANA Mileage Club expiration rules
ANA Mileage Club miles expire 36 months from the service date. No way to extend or reinstate. One of the strictest policies.
- • ANA Diamond Service members' miles do not expire during Diamond status
- • ANA Million Miler members' miles never expire
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