ANA Mileage Club
Inspiration of Japan
At a Glance
ANA Mileage Club is the loyalty program of All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest airline. ANA is a Star Alliance member with an excellent reputation for service quality and premium cabin products. The program is highly regarded among points enthusiasts for its generous award charts and excellent partner award availability. ANA miles are particularly valuable for booking first class awards on ANA's flagship route from the US to Japan, featuring "The Suite" first class product. The program also offers excellent value for Star Alliance partner redemptions, including United domestic flights and Lufthansa transatlantic business class. ANA Mileage Club is a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards with 1:1 instant transfers (typically 1-2 days).
Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Domestic One-Way Economy | 6,000 | — | economy | asia |
| US to Asia One-Way Economy | 10,000 | — | economy | asia |
| US to Asia Round-Trip Economy | 20,000 | — | economy | asia |
| US to Europe One-Way Economy | 13,750 | — | economy | europe |
| US to Europe Round-Trip Economy | 27,500 | — | economy | europe |
| Australia/New Zealand Round-Trip Economy | 30,000 | — | economy | australia_nz |
| US to Japan One-Way Business | 50,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to Japan Round-Trip Business (Low Season) | 100,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to Japan Round-Trip Business (Regular Season) | 105,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to Japan Round-Trip Business (High Season) | 165,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to Asia (SE Asia/India) Round-Trip Business | 137,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to Oceania Round-Trip Business (Low Season) | 137,000 | — | business | australia_nz |
| US to Europe Round-Trip Business (Partner Awards) | 100,000 | — | business | europe |
| US to Japan Round-Trip Business (Partner Awards) | 110,000 | — | business | asia |
| US to South/Central America Round-Trip Business | 96,000 | — | business | south_america |
| US to Africa Round-Trip Business | 130,000 | — | business | africa |
| Hawaii to Oceania Round-Trip Business (Low Season) | 110,000 | — | business | australia_nz |
| US to Japan One-Way First Class | 75,000 | — | first | asia |
| US to Japan Round-Trip First Class (Low Season) | 150,000 | — | first | asia |
| US to Japan Round-Trip First Class (Regular Season) | 170,000 | — | first | asia |
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Transfer Partners
Earn via 1 bank points program
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 3-5 days | 1.5 cpp |
Cards That Earn ANA Mileage Club (1)
Program Ratings
Recent Changes & News
ANA introduced one-way awards priced at 50% of equivalent round-trip awards, providing greater flexibility for award booking and routing.
Significant increases to first class (up to 300k from 200k) and business class (up to 165k from 110k) awards on peak routes during high season. Regular and low season pricing remains stable.
ANA discontinued Round the World award bookings. Travelers can still achieve multi-continent routing using individual bookings with stopovers and open jaws.
ANA's first major devaluation in over a decade, increasing miles required for most premium cabin awards.
FAQs
How do I earn ANA miles?
You can earn ANA miles by flying on ANA or Star Alliance partner airlines. You earn base miles equal to the distance of your flight multiplied by your booking class. Premium cabin passengers (business and first class) earn 1.5x to 2x base miles. You can also transfer miles from American Express Membership Rewards at a 1:1 ratio or from Marriott Bonvoy at a 3:1 ratio (with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 miles transferred).
Do ANA miles expire?
Yes, ANA miles expire 36 months after earning them. However, if you hold Diamond elite status or Million Miler status with ANA, your miles never expire. You can also extend your miles expiration by flying even 1 mile on an ANA or Star Alliance airline.
Can I book one-way awards with ANA miles?
Yes, as of June 24, 2025, ANA offers one-way awards at 50% of the round-trip pricing. This provides more flexibility for routing and allows you to structure multi-leg trips more efficiently.
What are the fuel surcharge rules for ANA partner awards?
Fuel surcharges vary significantly by partner. Some partners like Lufthansa and SWISS impose high fuel surcharges on premium cabin awards, while others like United and Ethiopian Airways have lower or minimal surcharges. Always check the total cost including surcharges when booking partner awards.
Can I add stopovers and open jaws to my awards?
Yes, you can add up to 1 stopover and 2 open jaws on round-trip awards. This is an excellent way to maximize the value of your miles by visiting multiple cities on a single award booking.
What credit cards transfer to ANA Mileage Club?
Only two major programs transfer to ANA Mileage Club in the US: American Express Membership Rewards (1:1 ratio) and Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 ratio with transfer bonuses). There is no ANA-branded credit card recommended for earning bonus points.
What happened to Round the World awards?
Round the World awards were eliminated as of June 24, 2025. This was a significant devaluation for travelers seeking to book multi-continent trips. However, you can still achieve similar routing using individual bookings with stopovers and open jaws.