Skip to main content
CardCurator — Card decision engine
Sign In Next move
All Sweet Spots

JAL Mileage Bank Sweet Spots

226 qualifying redemptions · Ranked by value

Baseline Value
1.50¢/pt
Up to 2.20¢ at sweet spots
Best CPP
13.9¢
Japan → Korea
Best Business
13.9¢
18,000 miles
Excellent+
207
redemptions ≥2.0¢
Total Spots
226
qualifying awards

First Class Sweet Spots 76

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Japan → East Asia
36,000 13.9¢
Japan → East Asia
36,000 13.9¢
Japan → East Asia
36,000 13.9¢
4,001–6,000 mi
90,000 13.3¢
8,001–10,000 mi
135,000 13.3¢
10,001–12,000 mi
145,000 12.4¢
Japan → East Asia
43,000 11.6¢
Japan → East Asia
43,000 11.6¢
Japan → East Asia
43,000 11.6¢
12,001–14,000 mi
165,000 10.9¢
6,001–8,000 mi
120,000 10.0¢
Japan → East Asia
Peak		50,000 10.0¢
Japan → East Asia
Peak		50,000 10.0¢
Japan → East Asia
Peak		50,000 10.0¢
14,001–20,000 mi
190,000 9.5¢
20,001–25,000 mi
220,000 8.2¢
2,001–4,000 mi
65,000 7.7¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
67,500 7.4¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
67,500 7.4¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
67,500 7.4¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
67,500 7.4¢
25,001–29,000 mi
250,000 7.2¢
Japan → Middle East
70,000 7.1¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
75,000 6.7¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
75,000 6.7¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
75,000 6.7¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
75,000 6.7¢
Japan → Middle East
80,000 6.3¢
29,001–34,000 mi
290,000 6.2¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
Peak		82,500 6.1¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
Peak		82,500 6.1¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
Peak		82,500 6.1¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
Peak		82,500 6.1¢
1,001–2,000 mi
45,000 5.6¢
Japan → Oceania
90,000 5.6¢
Japan → Hawaii
90,000 5.6¢
Japan → Hawaii
90,000 5.6¢
Japan → Middle East
Peak		90,000 5.6¢
34,001–50,000 mi
330,000 5.5¢
Japan → Oceania
97,500 5.1¢
Japan → Hawaii
100,000 5.0¢
Japan → Hawaii
100,000 5.0¢
Japan → Oceania
Peak		105,000 4.8¢
Japan → Europe
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → Europe
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → Hawaii
Peak		110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
110,000 4.5¢
Japan → Hawaii
Peak		110,000 4.5¢
Japan → Europe
110,000 4.5¢
1–1,000 mi
36,000 4.2¢
Japan → Europe
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → Europe
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → Europe
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → North America
125,000 4.0¢
Japan → Europe
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → Europe
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → Europe
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢
Japan → North America
Peak		140,000 3.6¢

Business Sweet Spots 53

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Japan → Korea
18,000 13.9¢
Japan → Guam
23,000 10.9¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
24,000 10.4¢
Japan → East Asia
26,000 9.6¢
Japan → East Asia
26,000 9.6¢
Japan → East Asia
26,000 9.6¢
4,001–6,000 mi
60,000 8.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
30,000 8.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
30,000 8.3¢
8,001–10,000 mi
85,000 8.2¢
10,001–12,000 mi
100,000 7.0¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
37,500 6.7¢
12,001–14,000 mi
110,000 6.4¢
6,001–8,000 mi
80,000 6.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
40,000 6.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
40,000 6.3¢
Japan → South Asia
40,000 6.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
40,000 6.3¢
Japan → South Asia
40,000 6.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
40,000 6.3¢
2,001–4,000 mi
42,000 6.0¢
Japan → Hawaii
43,000 5.8¢
Japan → Hawaii
45,000 5.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
45,000 5.6¢
Japan → Oceania
45,000 5.6¢
Japan → Oceania
45,000 5.6¢
14,001–20,000 mi
130,000 5.4¢
Japan → Middle East
50,000 5.0¢
20,001–25,000 mi
145,000 4.8¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → Europe
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → North America
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → Europe
55,000 4.5¢
Japan → Europe
57,000 4.4¢
Japan → Europe
57,000 4.4¢
25,001–29,000 mi
160,000 4.4¢
1,001–2,000 mi
30,000 4.0¢
29,001–34,000 mi
190,000 3.7¢
1–1,000 mi
24,000 3.3¢
34,001–50,000 mi
210,000 3.3¢

Premium Economy Sweet Spots 46

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Japan → Southeast Asia
15,000 6.0¢
Japan → East Asia
15,000 6.0¢
Japan → East Asia
15,000 6.0¢
Japan → East Asia
16,000 5.6¢
Japan → East Asia
16,000 5.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
20,000 4.5¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
20,000 4.5¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
20,000 4.5¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
25,000 3.6¢
Japan → South Asia
25,000 3.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
25,000 3.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
25,000 3.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
25,000 3.6¢
Japan → South Asia
25,000 3.6¢
4,001–6,000 mi
46,000 3.3¢
8,001–10,000 mi
62,000 3.2¢
2,001–4,000 mi
30,000 3.0¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
30,000 3.0¢
Japan → Middle East
30,000 3.0¢
Japan → Hawaii
30,000 3.0¢
Japan → Oceania
31,000 2.9¢
1,001–2,000 mi
21,000 2.9¢
10,001–12,000 mi
70,000 2.9¢
1–1,000 mi
17,000 2.6¢
12,001–14,000 mi
77,000 2.6¢
Japan → Oceania
35,000 2.6¢
Japan → Hawaii
35,000 2.6¢
6,001–8,000 mi
59,000 2.5¢
Japan → Europe
38,000 2.4¢
Japan → Europe
38,000 2.4¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → Europe
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → Europe
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
Japan → North America
40,000 2.3¢
14,001–20,000 mi
94,000 2.1¢
20,001–25,000 mi
112,000 1.8¢
25,001–29,000 mi
135,000 1.5¢
29,001–34,000 mi
160,000 1.3¢
34,001–50,000 mi
180,000 1.1¢

Economy Sweet Spots 51

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Japan → Korea
7,500 6.7¢
Japan → East Asia
7,500 6.7¢
Japan → East Asia
9,000 5.6¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → Guam
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
10,000 5.0¢
Japan → East Asia
11,000 4.5¢
Japan → East Asia
11,000 4.5¢
Japan → East Asia
11,000 4.5¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
12,500 4.0¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
13,000 3.8¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
13,000 3.8¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
13,000 3.8¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
13,500 3.7¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
15,000 3.3¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
15,000 3.3¢
Japan → South Asia
17,500 2.9¢
Japan → Southeast Asia
17,500 2.9¢
Japan → South Asia
17,500 2.9¢
Japan → Hawaii
20,000 2.5¢
Japan → Middle East
20,000 2.5¢
1,001–2,000 mi
15,000 2.3¢
2,001–4,000 mi
23,000 2.2¢
Japan → Europe
23,000 2.2¢
Japan → Oceania
23,000 2.2¢
Japan → Europe
23,000 2.2¢
4,001–6,000 mi
37,000 2.2¢
8,001–10,000 mi
47,000 2.1¢
1–1,000 mi
12,000 2.1¢
10,001–12,000 mi
50,000 2.0¢
Japan → Hawaii
25,000 2.0¢
Japan → Oceania
25,000 2.0¢
Japan → Europe
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → Europe
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
Japan → North America
27,000 1.9¢
12,001–14,000 mi
55,000 1.8¢
6,001–8,000 mi
45,000 1.8¢
14,001–20,000 mi
70,000 1.4¢
20,001–25,000 mi
90,000 1.1¢

How We Calculate Sweet Spot Value

Cents Per Point (CPP)

CPP = (estimated cash price × 100) ÷ points required. A route costing 50,000 miles where cash fares average $1,500 gives 3.0¢/pt.

Cash Price Benchmarks

We use conservative cash price estimates: ~$7,000 for long-haul business and ~$18,000 for long-haul first class. Routes where cash fares regularly exceed these are even better sweet spots.

When to Book

Sweet spot value only materializes when award inventory is available. Book as early as possible — typically 330 days out for most programs. Off-peak dates often have better availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best JAL Mileage Bank sweet spots in 2026?

The highest-value JAL Mileage Bank redemption is Japan to Korea in business class at 18,000 miles one way, delivering an estimated 13.9¢ per miles. Compared to the 1.50¢ baseline, this is a 9.3× multiplier over typical redemptions.

What is the best JAL Mileage Bank business class sweet spot?

The best JAL Mileage Bank business class sweet spot is Japan to Korea at 18,000 miles one way, estimated at 13.9¢ per miles.

How many JAL Mileage Bank miles do I need for a good redemption?

At the 1.50¢ baseline value, 50,000 miles is worth roughly $750. At a sweet spot rate of 13.9¢ — the best on the JAL Mileage Bank chart — those same 50,000 miles would be worth $6944.44. The delta is what makes sweet spots worth targeting.

Are JAL Mileage Bank sweet spots worth it compared to transferring to other programs?

JAL Mileage Bank miles are valued at approximately 1.50¢ per miles, with top redemptions reaching 2.20¢. Redemptions listed on this page achieve or exceed the ceiling value, making them the most efficient use of your miles. If your target route doesn't appear here, compare against transfer partner programs before redeeming.

How do I book a JAL Mileage Bank sweet spot award?

Log into your JAL Mileage Bank account and search for award availability on the route you want. For fixed-chart programs, the miles cost shown matches the award chart — the sweet spot value comes from high cash prices on that same route. Book as far in advance as possible for partner awards, and use the airport code lookup on the JAL Mileage Bank award chart page to confirm which region your departure and arrival airports fall in.

Full JAL Mileage Bank Award Chart

See all award pricing by route and cabin class, with airport region lookup.

View Award Chart

Transfer Bonus History

See when JAL Mileage Bank runs transfer bonuses and which partners historically offer the best promotions.

Bonus History

JAL Mileage Bank Program

Valuation, transfer partners, co-branded cards, and program overview.

View Program

Track Your miles

Sign up for CardCurator to track your JAL Mileage Bank balance, set goals toward sweet spot redemptions, and get alerts when you have enough miles.

Get Started Free All Sweet Spots