[Expired] Get 50% Off ANA Economy Award Flights to Select Cities [Book by September 30]

A new promotion from All Nippon Airways (ANA) offers flyers up to a 50% discount on economy award bookings through September 30, 2024.

Sadly, the only U.S. destination included in this promotion is Honolulu, and the offer only applies to bookings in economy. Still, this could be a great time to save miles on flights in and out of Tokyo.

Read on for the details of this ANA promotion.

ANA Award Flight Discount Details

Travelers can save up to 50% on award tickets between Tokyo and Honolulu, Paris, Shanghai, Dalian, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen (the last 4 cities are all in China). Remember that you need to book round-trip award itineraries with ANA. There’s no promo code required for this offer, and you’ll have the option to apply the discount at checkout if you’re booking an eligible trip.

To be eligible for this promotion, you need to book by September 30, 2024. The local time in the country where you’re reserving your flights is what counts for the deadline.

Travel blackout dates and award prices vary by location and travel period, as ANA Mileage Club uses low-, regular-, and high-season pricing for redemption flights.

Here are the standard and reduced round-trip award prices for the eligible destinations.

Flights to Honolulu

Eligible travel dates run from September 2, 2024, to March 13, 2025, to and from Honolulu (HNL). Blackout dates include December 5-7, 2024, and December 20, 2024, to January 13, 2025.

Flights to Paris

Eligible travel dates to and from Paris run from January 7 to February 28, 2025.

Flights to Shanghai, Dalian, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen

Eligible travel dates run from October 11, 2024, to March 13, 2025. Blackout dates include December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, and January 17-February 11, 2025.

Key Terms

Here are additional terms to be aware of:

• Discount is valid on applicable ANA-marketed and operated flights.
• Only economy flights are eligible for the discount.
• Eligible travel dates, pricing, and blackout periods vary by route.
• Book by September 30, 2024.
• Tickets must be booked through ANA.
• Discount is not valid on paid tickets.
• Discount is valid for round-trip tickets only.
• Taxes and fees still apply.
• Codeshare and partner-operated flights are not eligible.
• Full terms and conditions are available here.

Is It Worth It?

If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, you’ll find this discount particularly useful if you’re flying from one of the eligible airports and during eligible dates.

It’s important to note that the discount only applies to the base fare (award price), not the taxes and fees, which can often make up a large chunk of a flight’s total cost. 

Here’s an example of a flight: You can find a round-trip ticket between Honolulu and Tokyo for just 17,500 miles, but the taxes and fees still ring up to about $320 for the booking.

The amount of savings you can get will vary depending on the route you choose and the travel period. However, if you are already planning to fly between Tokyo and Honolulu, Paris, or select cities in China, saving 50% on your redemption is a nice bonus. When considering booking any of these discounted itineraries, it’s important to use a travel card that will offer bonus points and miles on airfare when it’s time to pay the taxes and fees.

Final Thoughts

This 50% off award sale is definitely worth considering if you’re planning to travel to Japan and want to use your miles.

As always, calculate the numbers to determine if this sale is a good fit for you. ANA’s award pricing varies by season (tied to demand and popularity of travel dates), but the 50% discount should apply evenly. You’ve got until September 30 to take advantage of the award discount.