CP
Airline Loyalty Program
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
1.3¢ – 7.0¢
Typical CPP range
14.2¢
Best documented CPP
4
Bank partners that transfer in
4
Redemption methods tracked
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 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 | 1.0¢ | 1.3¢ | 1.7¢ | Distance-based; oneworld economy |
| Direct Award → Premium Economy | 1.2¢ | 1.6¢ | 2.2¢ | CX PE; doubled fuel levy Apr 2026 (~$200) |
| Direct Award → Business Class | 2.0¢ | 4.5¢ | 7.9¢ | CX Aria Suite 88-91k=$4.5k(4.9¢). Via Alaska 50k=$4k(7.9¢). |
| Direct Award → First Class | 3.0¢ | 7.0¢ | 14.2¢ | CX F 125k=$10k(7.8¢). Via Alaska 70k=$10k(14.2¢). |
Bank programs that transfer in to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
These bank transferable currencies move points into Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. 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 | 1,000 MR → 800 Asia Miles (devalued Mar 2026) |
| Capital One Miles | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | — |
| Bilt Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 1 day | — |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles expiration rules
Expires on inactivity
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles expire after 18 months of no earning or redemption activity.
What counts as activity
- • Earn or redeem miles at least once every 18 months
- • Donate as few as 100 miles to Cathay carbon offset program
Exceptions
- • Miles earned before January 2020 follow old rule (fixed 36-month expiration)
Last verified 2026-03
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