JAL Mileage Bank Award Chart
Pricing reference · 2 charts· Updated Jul 1, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The JAL Mileage Bank award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 2 pricing charts (distance-based, region-based). JAL Mileage Bank miles carry a baseline value of 1.50¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 2.20¢. The current chart took effect July 2026, and select routes use peak pricing, so award costs can vary by travel date.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total trip 1-1,000 miles 1 - 1,000 miles | 24,000 | 12,000 | 36,000 | 17,000 |
Total trip 1,001-2,000 miles 1,001 - 2,000 miles | 30,000 | 15,000 | 45,000 | 21,000 |
Total trip 2,001-4,000 miles 2,001 - 4,000 miles | 42,000 | 23,000 | 65,000 | 30,000 |
Total trip 4,001-6,000 miles 4,001 - 6,000 miles | 60,000 | 37,000 | 90,000 | 46,000 |
Total trip 6,001-8,000 miles 6,001 - 8,000 miles | 80,000 | 45,000 | 120,000 | 59,000 |
Total trip 8,001-10,000 miles 8,001 - 10,000 miles | 85,000 | 47,000 | 135,000 | 62,000 |
Total trip 10,001-12,000 miles 10,001 - 12,000 miles | 100,000 | 50,000 | 145,000 | 70,000 |
Total trip 12,001-14,000 miles 12,001 - 14,000 miles | 110,000 | 55,000 | 165,000 | 77,000 |
Total trip 14,001-20,000 miles 14,001 - 20,000 miles | 130,000 | 70,000 | 190,000 | 94,000 |
Total trip 20,001-25,000 miles 20,001 - 25,000 miles | 145,000 | 90,000 | 220,000 | 112,000 |
Total trip 25,001-29,000 miles 25,001 - 29,000 miles | 160,000 | 110,000 | 250,000 | 135,000 |
Total trip 29,001-34,000 miles 29,001 - 34,000 miles | 190,000 | 130,000 | 290,000 | 160,000 |
Total trip 34,001-50,000 miles 34,001 - 50,000 miles | 210,000 | 150,000 | 330,000 | 180,000 |
Verified 2026-07-01 against a manual capture of the official JAL JMB partner / oneworld award chart page after direct fetches were blocked by Access Denied. JAL prices this chart by total itinerary distance and the published band cost is the required mileage for the ticket rather than a true one-way/round-trip split. Premium Economy was added from the official page capture.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the JAL Mileage Bank award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Low Season (L): April 1-April 23, 2026; January 13-February 28, 2027; April 1-April 22, 2027; January 11-February 29, 2028.
Low Season (L): April 1-April 23, 2026; January 13-February 28, 2027; April 1-April 22, 2027; January 11-February 29, 2028.
Low Season (L): April 1-April 23, 2026; January 13-February 28, 2027; April 1-April 22, 2027; January 11-February 29, 2028.
Official JAL oneworld partner chart value from manual capture of the blocked official page. The published required mileage is for the ticket based on total itinerary distance.
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JAL Mileage Bank Award Chart FAQs
What is the JAL Mileage Bank award chart for 2026?
The JAL Mileage Bank award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. JAL Mileage Bank miles are currently valued at approximately 1.50¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 2.20¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the JAL Mileage Bank chart range from 18,000 to 210,000 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does JAL Mileage Bank have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Yes — JAL Mileage Bank uses peak and off-peak pricing on select routes, meaning award costs can vary depending on travel dates. Off-peak redemptions offer better value, especially for popular routes during high-demand periods like holidays and summer travel.
What are the best sweet spots in the JAL Mileage Bank 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 JAL Mileage Bank redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are JAL Mileage Bank miles worth?
JAL Mileage Bank miles are worth approximately 1.50¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 2.20¢ or more per miles.
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