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Airline Loyalty Program
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Reference page: redemption value benchmarks, transfer paths, earning options, and program rules.
1.3¢ – 6.0¢
Typical CPP range
14.9¢
Best documented CPP
2
Bank partners that transfer in
3
Redemption methods tracked
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank 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¢ | JAL economy; oneworld partner flights |
| Direct Award → Business Class | 2.5¢ | 4.5¢ | 7.0¢ | JAL Sky Suite J 55k low season. Via AA 60k=$5k(8.2¢). Via Alaska 60k=$5k(8.2¢). |
| Direct Award → First Class | 3.5¢ | 6.0¢ | 14.9¢ | JAL F 110-140k (post-deval). Via AA 80k=$12k(14.9¢). +80% deval from pre-2025. |
Bank programs that transfer in to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
These bank transferable currencies move points into Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Click a source program to view its reference page.
| Source program | Ratio | Min transfer | Processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Miles | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 2 days | 4 Cap1 → 3 JAL miles |
| Bilt Rewards | 1 : 1 | 1,000 | 1 day | — |
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank expiration rules
Expires on a fixed schedule
JAL Mileage Bank miles expire 36 months from earning (60 months for miles earned Jan 2025+). No extensions available.
Exceptions
- • Miles earned from January 2025 onward get 60-month validity instead of 36
Last verified 2026-03
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