Business class to Asia with points
Asia is the playground of premium-cabin award sweet spots. Cathay Pacific First at 70K Alaska miles, ANA business round-trip US-Japan at 85K, Turkish at 52.5K to anywhere ANA flies. The trick: knowing which program prices each route best.
Programs ranked by cost
| Program | One-way miles | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles&Smiles | 52,500 | Star Alliance partner (ANA, EVA, Asiana) to Northeast Asia |
| Atmos Rewards (Cathay) | 50,000 | Cathay Pacific business US-HKG one-way |
| Atmos Rewards (JAL) | 60,000 | JAL business US-Japan with free stopover |
| American AAdvantage | 60,000–70,000 | Cathay, JAL, or Qatar partner awards |
| ANA Mileage Club (RT) | 85,000–95,000 RT | ANA US-Japan round-trip in business class |
| Aeroplan | 75,000–87,500 | Star Alliance with cheap stopovers |
| Virgin Atlantic (ANA RT) | 90,000 RT | ANA business round-trip US-Japan via Virgin transfer |
Top sweet spots
- Cathay Pacific business US-HKG at 50K Alaska miles, with free stopover in HKG
- JAL business US-Tokyo at 60K Alaska miles
- ANA business round-trip US-Japan at 85-90K (ANA Mileage Club or Virgin Atlantic)
- Turkish 52.5K one-way Star Alliance to ANA, EVA, Asiana
- Singapore Suites via KrisFlyer (95K)
Tactical tips
- Alaska's free stopover policy makes one Cathay award into a two-destination Asia trip for free
- ANA Mileage Club requires round-trip booking (no one-ways for partners)
- Singapore Suites are only bookable through KrisFlyer — and require 12-month-out planning
- JAL availability via Alaska is more reliable than Cathay First availability
- Turkish Star Alliance pricing requires a phone booking 90% of the time
FAQ
What is the cheapest business class to Asia with points?
Atmos Rewards at 50,000 miles one-way for Cathay Pacific business class US to Hong Kong, with a free stopover. Turkish Miles&Smiles at 52,500 for Star Alliance partners (ANA, EVA, Asiana) to Northeast Asia is the next-cheapest published option.
How do I book ANA First Class with points?
Use Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 110K miles round-trip US-Japan. ANA First Class doesn't show on Virgin's website — call Virgin's Flying Club booking line, ask for ANA First Class round-trip, and provide the dates after confirming saver space exists via ANA's award search tool.
Can I book Singapore Suites with US credit card points?
Only via Singapore KrisFlyer at 95K miles one-way US-Singapore for the Suites cabin. KrisFlyer accepts transfers from Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TY at 1:1 ratios. Suites award space opens 12 months out and books fast.
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