Advertiser Disclosure

Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we may receive financial compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). However, the credit card information that we publish has been written and evaluated by experts who know these products inside out. We only recommend products we either use ourselves or endorse. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers that are on the market. See our advertising policy here where we list advertisers that we work with, and how we make money. You can also review our credit card rating methodology.

One-Way Award Bookings With ANA Are Now Live

Ryan Smith's image
Ryan Smith
Updated: 
Edited by: Nick Ellis
One-Way Award Bookings With ANA Are Now Live
Jump to Section
Table of Contents

We may be compensated when you click on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened from one or more of our advertising partners. Terms apply to the offers below. See our Advertising Policy for more about our partners, how we make money, and our rating methodology. Opinions and recommendations are ours alone.

For years, discussions of the ANA Mileage Club program came with caveats like “great rates, but you must book round-trip awards, and that doesn’t work for everyone.” Now, that’s no longer the case.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced several changes earlier this year, including changes to award pricing and the ability to book one-way tickets using miles. At the time, neither of those changes had gone into effect.

Now that the changes are live, let’s take a look at the impact of booking one-way ANA award tickets using the new pricing.

Advertisement

ANA Mileage Club Changes in 2025

ANA Mileage Club announced several changes earlier this year, which included the ability to book one-way awards and price increases during the high season.

The increased cost (in miles) for awards during high-season periods was particularly onerous, as economy and premium economy awards went up by 31%. Meanwhile, first and business class saw prices jump by 50% during the most popular times of the year.

Low Season and Regular Season award prices didn’t see any increases with these announcements. It’s also important to note that High Season only covers about 2 months in a given year.

In a positive move, however, ANA announced the ability to book one-way awards when redeeming Mileage Club miles — on both ANA flights and partner airlines. This was a welcome announcement, increasing flexibility for travelers.

ANA booking page award search
Image Credit: ANA

You’ll now see the option for “One way” at the top of the page when searching for award flights.

Hot Tip:

Check out the best ways to redeem ANA miles for maximum value.

A Closer Look at One-Way ANA Awards

The ability to book one-way awards provides increased flexibility.

Maybe you only have enough ANA miles to book the outbound flight, and you’ll book the return flight using another award program. Maybe you don’t know your return date yet, but want to snag award seats while they’re available.

Whatever the reason, it’s great to see that you can book these awards online and pay half the price of a round-trip itinerary. (Some programs, such as Emirates Skywards, can charge more than half the round-trip price when booking a one-way ticket.)

For example, you can book a nonstop flight in ANA business class between Tokyo and Hong Kong for 26,500 miles per person — matching what ANA outlines in its award charts.

ANA one way award HND HKG business
Image Credit: ANA

You can even book ANA first class using miles — using the new, increased pricing, unfortunately — for a one-way itinerary like this one between Tokyo and Honolulu (HNL). This High Season award previously cost 80,000 miles per person, but it’s now 120,000.

ANA one way award NRT HNL first
Image Credit: ANA

However, you don’t have to fly on ANA to book one-way awards with ANA miles. For example, you can fly from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) on Singapore Airlines. You’ll pay 27,500 miles per person one-way in economy.

ANA one way award SQ JFK FRA
Image Credit: ANA

You can also fly between the U.S. and Europe in business class with a one-way award ticket, such as this TAP Portugal flight between Newark (EWR) and Lisbon (LIS).

ANA one way award TP EWR LIS
Image Credit: ANA

With its award pricing, ANA Mileage Club is one of the best ways to book flights to Europe with points and miles. Now, it’s even more attractive, thanks to the ability to book one-way tickets.

Advertisement

Final Thoughts

The ability to book one-way award tickets with ANA Mileage Club is now live on ANA’s website. Unfortunately, this improved flexibility came with increased award pricing on many tickets. The changes apply to all flights booked using miles, whether you’re flying on ANA or one of its many partners.

Featured Image Credit: Ehsan Haque
Ryan Smith's image

About Ryan Smith

Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is letting now revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written about award travel and credit cards for publications like AwardWallet, The Points Guy, USA Today Blueprint, CNBC Select, Tripadvisor, Point.me, and Forbes Advisor.

INSIDERS ONLY: UP PULSE™

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse

Get the latest travel tips, crucial news, flight & hotel deal alerts...

Plus — expert strategies to maximize your points & miles by joining our (free) newsletter.

We respect your privacy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google's privacy policy  and terms of service  apply.

Deluxe Travel Provided by UP Pulse

We Recommend

Platinum Card® from American ExpressTerms Apply / Rates & Fees

Platinum Card® from American Express

Apply Now(at Amex's secure site)

Platinum Card® from American Express

Welcome Offer: As High As 175,000 Points. Find Out Your Offer.

  • You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
  • Get more for your travels with 5X Membership Rewards® points on all flights and prepaid hotel bookings through American Express Travel®, including Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings. You earn 5X points on flights purchased directly from airlines or through American Express Travel® on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
Show more
  • More Value! With over 1,550 airport lounges - more than any other credit card company on the market* - enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection®, over $850 of annual value, with access to Centurion Lounges, 10 complimentary Delta Sky Club® visits when flying on an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations), Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required), and other select partner lounges. * As of 07/2025.
  • More Value! $200 Uber Cash + $120 Uber One Credit: With the Platinum Card® you can receive $15 in Uber Cash each month plus a bonus $20 in December when you add your Platinum Card® to your Uber account to use on rides and orders in the U.S when you select an Amex Card for your transaction. Plus, when you use the Platinum Card® to pay for an auto-renewing Uber One membership, you can get up to $120 in statement credits each calendar year. Terms apply.
  • More Value! $300 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $25 in statement credits each month after you pay for eligible purchases with the Platinum Card® at participating partners. Enrollment required.
  • More Value! $600 Hotel Credit: Get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection* bookings through American Express Travel® using the Platinum Card®. *The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
  • New! $400 Resy Credit + Platinum Nights by Resy: When you use the Platinum Card® to pay at U.S. Resy restaurants and to make other eligible purchases through Resy, you can get up to $100 in statement credits each quarter with the $400 Resy Credit benefit. Plus, with Platinum Nights by Resy, you can get special access to reservations on select nights at participating in demand Resy restaurants with the Platinum Card®. Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.
  • More Value! $209 CLEAR® Plus Credit: CLEAR® Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ airports nationwide. You can cover the cost of a CLEAR Plus Membership* with up to $209 in statement credits per calendar year after you pay for CLEAR Plus with the Platinum Card®. *Excluding any applicable taxes and fees. Subject to auto-renewal.
  • $200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to the Platinum Card® Account*. American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases. If you do not see a credit for a qualifying incidental purchase on your eligible Card after 8 weeks, simply call the number on the back of your Card. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms & conditions for more details.
  • Start your vacation sooner, and keep it going longer. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts® through American Express Travel®, enjoy noon check-in upon arrival, when available, and guaranteed 4PM check-out.
  • New! $300 lululemon Credit: Enjoy up to $75 in statement credits each quarter when you use the Platinum Card® for eligible purchases at U.S. lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets) and lululemon.com. That’s up to $300 in statement credits each calendar year. Enrollment required.
  • $155 Walmart+ Credit: Receive a statement credit* for one monthly Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal) after you pay for Walmart+ each month with the Platinum Card®.*Up to $12.95 plus applicable local sales tax. Plus Ups not eligible.
  • $100 Saks Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com on the Platinum Card®. That’s up to $50 in statement credits from January through June and up to $50 in statement credits from July through December. No minimum purchase required. Enrollment required.
  • Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
  • $895 annual fee.
  • Terms Apply.

Upgrade your travel experience

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube

© 2025 Upgraded Points™, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

DMCA.com Protection Status
Disclaimer: 

Upgraded Points, LLC and its website, UpgradedPoints.com, provides information on credit cards, reward programs, travel information and ancillary information concerning travel and credit cards. The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, tax or legal advice.

Upgraded Points, LLC uses reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information on the site — and prior to applying for any credit card offers found on UpgradedPoints.com, all visitors should review other features of such credit cards including but not limited to interest rates, annual fees and transaction fees, and should determine the suitability of such credit cards considering their own individual financial position.

Advertiser Disclosure: 

Many of the credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we may receive financial compensation when a customer clicks on a link, when an application is approved, or when an account is opened. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. For more information on our advertisers and how we make money, see our advertising policy here. In addition, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Editorial Disclosure: 

The content featured on UpgradedPoints.com has not been influenced, provided, or reviewed by the credit card companies mentioned. Any and all options, reviews, comments and analyses are the responsibility of the author(s) and not any Advertiser or credit card issuer.