Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Estimated value: 1.2¢ per miles
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is the loyalty program of Cathay Pacific, a oneworld alliance member. Asia Miles offers access to Cathay Pacific's award-winning business class and first class products, plus oneworld partner awards. Key strengths: - Cathay Pacific business class consistently ranked among the world's best - oneworld alliance access for global partner awards - Distance-based award chart for Cathay Pacific flights - Transfer partner from Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt - Marco Polo Club (elite tier) integration - Miles don't expire with account activity every 18 months
Credit card programs that can transfer points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Which cards help most with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles elite progress, and how they fit into a status-focused strategy
Cathay Pacific World Elite: Best for Cathay flyers and Asia Miles collectors with Priority Pass.
Co-Branded Credit Cards
Past transfer bonuses — useful for spotting seasonal patterns
Citi ThankYou Points
Jun 17, 2024 – Jul 20, 2024
Citi ThankYou Points
Jun 9, 2018 – Jul 4, 2018
Citi ThankYou Points
Aug 6, 2017 – Sep 6, 2017
1.2¢
per miles (baseline)
Inbound transfers: - Amex Membership Rewards: 1:1 - Capital One: 1:1 - Citi ThankYou: 1:1 - Bilt Rewards: 1:1 Strategy tips: - Four 1:1 transfer partners make Asia Miles accessible - Best used for Cathay Pacific flights between US and Asia - Alaska Mileage Plan often has cheaper pricing for Cathay flights — compare both - Transfer only when award space is confirmed
Best redemption values: Cathay Pacific business class (key sweet spot): - US to Hong Kong: 65,000-85,000 miles one-way in business class - Award-winning business product with excellent food and service - Availability is decent when booking 330+ days out Cathay Pacific first class: - US to Hong Kong: 85,000-110,000 miles one-way - Among the world's best first class products - Very limited availability; book early oneworld partner awards: - Japan Airlines business to Tokyo: 65,000-75,000 miles one-way - Qantas business to Australia: 75,000-90,000 miles one-way - British Airways to Europe (beware fuel surcharges on BA metal) Regional Asia travel: - Economy within Asia: 10,000-20,000 miles one-way - Business within Asia: 25,000-45,000 miles one-way - Great for intra-Asia travel when based in or transiting Hong Kong Avoid: - BA metal awards with high fuel surcharges - Economy long-haul awards when cash fares are comparable - Alaska Mileage Plan might offer the same Cathay flights for fewer miles
Earning strategy: Credit cards: - No current US co-brand card - Earn through Amex, Capital One, Citi, or Bilt and transfer 1:1 Flights: - Cathay Pacific flights earn based on fare class and distance - oneworld partner flights credit to Asia Miles - Marco Polo Club status (Green, Silver, Gold, Diamond) through club points Key tips: - Credit oneworld flights to Asia Miles when earn rates are favorable - Asia Miles has a shopping portal for online purchases - Partner hotel and car rental programs offer bonus earning - Consider whether crediting to Alaska Mileage Plan is better for your pattern