Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Award Chart
Pricing reference · 3 charts· Updated Jul 28, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 3 pricing charts (distance-based). Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles carry a baseline value of 1.20¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 1.80¢. 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 | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultra-short: 1-750 miles (Premium Economy to Business) 1 - 750 miles | 8,000 | — | — | — |
Ultra-short: 1-750 miles (Economy to Business) 1 - 750 miles | 11,000 | — | — | — |
Short Type 1: 751-2,750 miles (Premium Economy to Business) 751 - 2,750 miles | 14,000 | — | — | — |
Short Type 2: 751-2,750 miles (Premium Economy to Business) 751 - 2,750 miles | 16,000 | — | — | — |
Short Type 1: 751-2,750 miles (Economy to Business) 751 - 2,750 miles | 19,500 | — | — | — |
Short Type 2: 751-2,750 miles (Economy to Business) 751 - 2,750 miles | 22,500 | — | — | — |
Medium: 2,751-5,000 miles (Premium Economy to Business) 2,751 - 5,000 miles | 29,000 | — | — | — |
Medium: 2,751-5,000 miles (Economy to Business) 2,751 - 5,000 miles | 40,500 | — | — | — |
Long: 5,001-7,500 miles (Premium Economy to Business) 5,001 - 7,500 miles | 42,000 | — | — | — |
Long: 5,001-7,500 miles (Economy to Business) 5,001 - 7,500 miles | 59,000 | — | — | — |
Ultra-long: 7,501+ miles (Premium Economy to Business) | 55,000 | — | — | — |
Ultra-long: 7,501+ miles (Economy to Business) | 77,000 | — | — | — |
Ultra-short: 1-750 miles (Business to First) 1 - 750 miles | — | — | 15,000 | — |
Short Type 1: 751-2,750 miles (Business to First) 751 - 2,750 miles | — | — | 26,000 | — |
Short Type 2: 751-2,750 miles (Business to First) 751 - 2,750 miles | — | — | 30,000 | — |
Medium: 2,751-5,000 miles (Business to First) 2,751 - 5,000 miles | — | — | 54,000 | — |
Long: 5,001-7,500 miles (Business to First) 5,001 - 7,500 miles | — | — | 75,000 | — |
Ultra-long: 7,501+ miles (Business to First) | — | — | 96,000 | — |
Ultra-short: 1-750 miles (Economy to Premium Economy) 1 - 750 miles | — | — | — | 6,000 |
Short Type 1: 751-2,750 miles (Economy to Premium Economy) 751 - 2,750 miles | — | — | — | 11,000 |
Short Type 2: 751-2,750 miles (Economy to Premium Economy) 751 - 2,750 miles | — | — | — | 12,500 |
Medium: 2,751-5,000 miles (Economy to Premium Economy) 2,751 - 5,000 miles | — | — | — | 21,000 |
Long: 5,001-7,500 miles (Economy to Premium Economy) 5,001 - 7,500 miles | — | — | — | 27,500 |
Ultra-long: 7,501+ miles (Economy to Premium Economy) | — | — | — | 41,500 |
Verified 2026-07-28 against Cathay official upgrade rules. Upgrades are one-way, next-cabin only, restricted to eligible fares, and subject to availability. Confirm the exact mileage in Cathay’s official upgrade flow before booking; no unverified price changes were applied.
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Award Chart FAQs
What is the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award chart for 2026?
The Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles are currently valued at approximately 1.20¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 1.80¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles chart range from 8,000 to 140,000 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Cathay Pacific Asia Miles have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 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 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles 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 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles worth?
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles are worth approximately 1.20¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 1.80¢ or more per miles.
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