Air China PhoenixMiles Award Chart
Pricing reference · 3 charts· Updated Jul 2, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Air China PhoenixMiles award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 3 pricing charts (distance-based, region-based). The current chart took effect July 2026.
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Use this chart to estimate the price, then confirm award space, taxes and fees, and the current transfer ratio. Transfers are generally final.
Award pricing based on flight distance in miles. Shorter flights cost fewer points.
| Distance Band | Business | Economy | First Class |
|---|---|---|---|
(A1) 0-800 km 0 - 497 miles | 15,000 RT: 27,000 | 8,000 RT: 15,000 | 20,000 RT: 30,000 |
(A2) 801-1,200 km 498 - 746 miles | 21,000 RT: 35,000 | 12,000 RT: 22,000 | 25,000 RT: 37,000 |
(A3) 1,201-2,000 km 747 - 1,242 miles | 26,000 RT: 45,000 | 15,000 RT: 26,000 | 30,000 RT: 48,000 |
(A4) above 2,000 km 1,243 - 50,000 miles | 34,000 RT: 62,000 | 20,000 RT: 36,000 | 40,000 RT: 65,000 |
Added 2026-07-02 from the operator-supplied official PhoenixMiles capture. This chart stores the published domestic Chinese Mainland award ticket distance bands with both one-way and round-trip prices for Economy, Business, and First.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Air China PhoenixMiles award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Official PhoenixMiles Air China Family domestic Chinese Mainland award chart from the operator-supplied 2026-07-02 capture.
Official PhoenixMiles Air China Family international/regional chart from the operator-supplied 2026-07-02 capture. Only explicit visible zone pairs were inserted.
Official PhoenixMiles Air China Family international/regional chart from the operator-supplied 2026-07-02 capture. Only explicit visible zone pairs were inserted.
Official PhoenixMiles Air China Family international/regional chart from the operator-supplied 2026-07-02 capture. Only explicit visible zone pairs were inserted.
Official PhoenixMiles Air China Family domestic Chinese Mainland award chart from the operator-supplied 2026-07-02 capture.
Air China PhoenixMiles Award Chart FAQs
What is the Air China PhoenixMiles award chart for 2026?
The Air China PhoenixMiles award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. Use the chart above to find the exact miles cost for your route and cabin.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Air China PhoenixMiles chart range from 15,000 to 120,000 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Air China PhoenixMiles have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Air China PhoenixMiles uses a fixed zone-based award chart without separate peak and off-peak tiers. The miles cost for a given route stays consistent regardless of travel date, making it easy to plan redemptions in advance.
What are the best sweet spots in the Air China PhoenixMiles award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the miles cost is unusually low relative to the cash price. Look for routes that fall into a low pricing zone but have high cash fares — typically long-haul business or first class on routes with limited award availability. Check the Sweet Spots page for the top-value Air China PhoenixMiles redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Air China PhoenixMiles miles worth?
Air China PhoenixMiles miles value varies by redemption type. Business class and first class awards typically deliver the highest cents-per-point value, while cash-equivalent redemptions like gift cards offer the lowest value.
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