Fly to Japan, Korea or China in economy for 20,000 miles each way
Book through ANA Mileage Club · Source date 2026-06
Each way
20,000 mi
Round trip
40,000 mi
Baseline value estimate
$440
planning estimate, round trip
If the cash fare for this economy trip to Japan, Korea or China exceeds the $440 baseline estimate shown here, an available award at 40,000 miles round trip may be worth checking. Compare taxes, fees, and booking restrictions before transferring points.
40,000 mi
Round trip, per person: estimated at $440 at our planning baseline. Actual redemption value can differ.
New to this? A saver award is the lowest standard award price an airline publishes (availability is limited). cpp (cents per point) is what each point is worth when redeemed: cash value ÷ points × 100.
Before booking, compare the same dates, cabin, bags, and cancellation terms. Confirm live award space, taxes and cash fees, your balance, and transfer timing. The example price does not reserve a seat.
How to actually book it
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Find the saver space first
Check the award seat is actually there before you move a single point: transfers are almost never reversible.
Search ANA Mileage Club space on seats.aero - 2
Then earn or move a feeder currency
Transfers 1:1 to ANA Mileage Club from Amex Membership Rewards.
Cards that earn these points6 cards
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Transfer, then book
Move the points to ANA Mileage Club and ticket the saver award right away while the seat is held.
Not sure which currency to earn? Compare the transfer-partner guides to see how each one is valued.
Why this route is worth checking
- Low-season round-trip to Japan is 40k (effectively 20k each way)
- ANA's own metal, modest surcharges
At our conservative floor these miles are worth about $440 round trip . If you find an award at 40,000 miles round trip, compare that estimate with the cash fare and any award fees. A higher cash fare may make points worth considering; a lower fare may favor paying cash.
The honest catch
ANA prices round-trip and by season — low is 40k RT, regular 50k, high 55k; one-ways only since mid-2025 and at half the RT rate. Amex MR is the main feed; transfers are not instant.
Is this the right move for you?
Run your exact dates and the cash price you see. We'll tell you honestly whether this sweet spot beats just paying cash.
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