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Xiamen Air Sweet Spots

72 qualifying redemptions · Ranked by value

Baseline Value
1.10¢/pt
Up to 1.60¢ at sweet spots
Best CPP
33.3¢
Chongqing - Lhasa (special route)
Best Business
19.2¢
26,000 miles
Excellent+
68
redemptions ≥2.0¢
Total Spots
72
qualifying awards

First Class Sweet Spots 21

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Chongqing - Lhasa (special route)
36,000 33.3¢
Mainland China - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions
36,000 33.3¢
Mainland China - Japan and South Korea
45,000 26.7¢
Mainland China - Southeast Asia
54,000 22.2¢
1–500 mi
10,000 15.0¢
Mainland China - Middle East
80,000 15.0¢
Mainland China - South Asia
80,000 15.0¢
Mainland China - Australia
80,000 15.0¢
501–1,000 mi
18,000 13.9¢
1,501–2,000 mi
36,000 13.9¢
2,001–3,000 mi
46,000 10.9¢
Mainland China - Europe
120,000 10.0¢
1–500 mi
15,000 10.0¢
1,501–2,000 mi
50,000 10.0¢
1,001–1,500 mi
26,000 9.6¢
501–1,000 mi
27,500 9.1¢
3,000+ km
56,000 8.9¢
2,001–3,000 mi
62,500 8.0¢
Mainland China - North America
155,000 7.7¢
3,000+ km
70,000 7.1¢
1,001–1,500 mi
37,500 6.7¢

Business Sweet Spots 21

Route / ZonemilesCPP
Mainland China - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions
26,000 19.2¢
Chongqing - Lhasa (special route)
32,000 15.6¢
Mainland China - Japan and South Korea
32,500 15.4¢
Mainland China - Southeast Asia
39,000 12.8¢
1–500 mi
9,000 8.9¢
Mainland China - South Asia
60,000 8.3¢
Mainland China - Middle East
60,000 8.3¢
Mainland China - Australia
60,000 8.3¢
1,501–2,000 mi
32,000 7.8¢
501–1,000 mi
16,000 7.5¢
1–500 mi
12,000 6.7¢
Mainland China - Europe
80,000 6.3¢
1,501–2,000 mi
40,000 6.3¢
2,001–3,000 mi
41,000 6.1¢
501–1,000 mi
22,000 5.5¢
1,001–1,500 mi
23,000 5.2¢
3,000+ km
50,000 5.0¢
2,001–3,000 mi
50,000 5.0¢
Mainland China - North America
110,000 4.5¢
3,000+ km
56,000 4.5¢
1,001–1,500 mi
30,000 4.0¢

Premium Economy Sweet Spots 9

Route / ZonemilesCPP
1–500 mi
6,000 7.5¢
Mainland China - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions
24,000 6.3¢
501–1,000 mi
11,000 5.5¢
Mainland China - Japan and South Korea
30,000 5.0¢
Mainland China - Southeast Asia
36,000 4.2¢
1,501–2,000 mi
22,000 4.1¢
1,001–1,500 mi
16,000 3.8¢
2,001–3,000 mi
28,000 3.2¢
3,000+ km
34,000 2.6¢

Economy Sweet Spots 21

Route / ZonemilesCPP
1–500 mi
5,000 5.0¢
Chongqing - Lhasa (special route)
18,000 4.4¢
1–500 mi
6,000 4.2¢
Mainland China - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions
20,000 4.0¢
501–1,000 mi
9,000 3.9¢
Mainland China - Japan and South Korea
25,000 3.2¢
501–1,000 mi
11,000 3.2¢
1,501–2,000 mi
18,000 2.8¢
1,001–1,500 mi
13,000 2.7¢
Mainland China - Southeast Asia
30,000 2.7¢
1,501–2,000 mi
20,000 2.5¢
1,001–1,500 mi
15,000 2.3¢
2,001–3,000 mi
23,000 2.2¢
Mainland China - South Asia
40,000 2.0¢
Mainland China - Australia
40,000 2.0¢
Mainland China - Middle East
40,000 2.0¢
2,001–3,000 mi
25,000 2.0¢
3,000+ km
28,000 1.8¢
3,000+ km
29,000 1.7¢
Mainland China - Europe
50,000 1.6¢
Mainland China - North America
60,000 1.3¢

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 Xiamen Air sweet spots in 2026?

The highest-value Xiamen Air redemption is Chongqing - Lhasa (special route) in first class at 36,000 miles one way, delivering an estimated 33.3¢ per miles. Compared to the 1.10¢ baseline, this is a 30.3× multiplier over typical redemptions.

What is the best Xiamen Air business class sweet spot?

The best Xiamen Air business class sweet spot is Mainland China - Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions at 26,000 miles one way, estimated at 19.2¢ per miles.

How many Xiamen Air miles do I need for a good redemption?

At the 1.10¢ baseline value, 50,000 miles is worth roughly $550. At a sweet spot rate of 33.3¢ — the best on the Xiamen Air chart — those same 50,000 miles would be worth $16666.67. The delta is what makes sweet spots worth targeting.

Are Xiamen Air sweet spots worth it compared to transferring to other programs?

Xiamen Air miles are valued at approximately 1.10¢ per miles, with top redemptions reaching 1.60¢. 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 Xiamen Air sweet spot award?

Log into your Xiamen Air 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 Xiamen Air award chart page to confirm which region your departure and arrival airports fall in.

Full Xiamen Air Award Chart

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Transfer Bonus History

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Bonus History

Xiamen Air Program

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