Xiamen Air Award Chart
Pricing reference · 3 charts· Updated Jul 27, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
The Xiamen Air award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 3 pricing charts (distance-based). Xiamen Air miles carry a baseline value of 1.10¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 1.60¢. The current chart took effect July 2026.
Before you transfer points
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chongqing - Lhasa (special route) | 32,000 | 18,000 | 36,000 | — |
1-500 km 1 - 500 miles | 9,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 6,000 |
501-1,000 km 501 - 1,000 miles | 16,000 | 9,000 | 18,000 | 11,000 |
1,001-1,500 km 1,001 - 1,500 miles | 23,000 | 13,000 | 26,000 | 16,000 |
1,501-2,000 km 1,501 - 2,000 miles | 32,000 | 18,000 | 36,000 | 22,000 |
2,001-3,000 km 2,001 - 3,000 miles | 41,000 | 23,000 | 46,000 | 28,000 |
3,000+ km | 50,000 | 28,000 | 56,000 | 34,000 |
Verified 2026-07-27 against https://ffp.xiamenair.com/en-US/upload/files/2025/d23e37a4818f7ad3.pdf. Own-metal Xiamen Airlines Group domestic awards.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the Xiamen Air award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Minimum acceptable redemption
Target for good redemptions
Best-case sweet spot
Seeded 2026-06-30 as a conservative placeholder pending verification of Xiamen Air’s current official loyalty-program details and valuation.
Xiamen Air Award Chart FAQs
What is the Xiamen Air award chart for 2026?
The Xiamen Air award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect July 2026. Xiamen Air miles are currently valued at approximately 1.10¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 1.60¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the Xiamen Air chart range from 9,000 to 110,000 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does Xiamen Air have peak and off-peak award pricing?
Xiamen Air 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 Xiamen Air 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 Xiamen Air redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are Xiamen Air miles worth?
Xiamen Air miles are worth approximately 1.10¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 1.60¢ or more per miles.
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