Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Award Chart - 3 charts
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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