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Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita
ANA Suite Lounge (Tokyo); U.S. lounge locations: Chicago (ORD), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Seattle (SEA), and Washington (IAD).
ANA’s loyalty program is called Mileage Club, and the miles you earn are called Mileage Club miles.
Miles can be earned by flying on ANA, Star Alliance, and partner airline flights. You can also earn ANA miles by spending with its non-airline partners, which include hotels and rental car companies.
When the time comes to redeem ANA miles, you can use your miles to fly on ANA and its partner airline flights. ANA miles can also be redeemed with the airline’s car rental, hotel, and other travel partners.
Enrollment in the ANA Mileage Club program is easy! Simply complete this form and ANA will provide you with your frequent flyer profile and number.
After enrollment, you will earn ANA miles by flying on ANA or its partner airline flights, and also by spending money with its partners.
Go to the ANA homepage and enter your ANA number and password to log in to your account.
ANA allows you to view 12 months of activity in your account. To view your account activity, log in, click the “Mileage Balance” tab on the right side of your account page, and then click “Miles” on the left side of your account page.
ANA miles expire at the end of the 36th month in which the miles were earned.
For example, if you earn ANA miles on September 16, 2024, the miles will expire on September 30, 2027.
The only way to extend the expiration of your ANA miles is to hold ANA Diamond member status.
The ANA Mileage Club program has 3 status levels: Bronze, Platinum, and Diamond. The level of your elite status is determined by the amount of Premium Points that you earn over the course of a calendar year.
Bronze: ANA’s lowest tier elite status comes with the following benefits:
Platinum: ANA’s middle tier elite status comes with all of the benefits of Bronze plus:
Diamond: ANA’s top-tier elite status comes with all of the benefits of Platinum plus:
If you’re interested in learning more about the elite benefits offered by ANA, here’s the link.
ANA’s elite status is not as relevant for U.S.-based travelers as holding elite status is with a major U.S. airline.
In order to receive the most value out of ANA elite status, you will need to be either a Japan-based flyer, or a regular flyer of ANA or Star Alliance flights to Japan.
ANA uses a point system to qualify for elite status tiers. The points are called Premium Points, and they’re earned when flying ANA or Star Alliance partner flights between January and December.
The airline miles and Premium Points you earn when flying are separate. Miles are based on your cabin class and the distance that you flew. Premium Points are based on a convoluted calculation and relate to your elite status.
Premium Points are based on 4 factors:
Basic segment mileage is the number of miles that you flew — pretty straightforward.
Mileage accrual rate by booking class and fare type/rule is based on the type of airline ticket you purchased. All cabin classes typically have letters associated with the type of fare you’re buying, which translates into a certain percentage of miles that you will earn.
Route Ratio is a multiplier based on the route. Domestic Japan flights earn 2x, ANA flights between Japan and Asia or Japan and Oceania earn 1.5x, and other ANA or Star Alliance flights earn 1x.
Boarding Points are the points you earn based on your cabin class and type of airfare. ANA provides guidance on how many points you will earn here.
To summarize, ANA awards flight miles and Premium Points, and the airline has a Premium Points Simulation to help you calculate the number of miles and points you will earn.
Hot Tip: First National Bank of Omaha’s ANA credit card is a way to earn additional Premium Points that count toward your ANA elite status.
ANA only has 1 co-branded credit card for U.S.-based travelers, so the best way to earn ANA miles is to look into the flexible point programs.
Marriott and American Express are the flexible points programs that allow you to earn ANA miles by transferring those points directly to ANA.
ANA awards what it calls “regular flight miles” by simply holding ANA elite status. If you fly on an ANA or a United Airlines-operated flight, you will also earn bonus miles based on your cabin class and fare type.
The flight miles that you earn can then be used for award flights or upgraded benefits.
Mileage will be determined by your elite status tier and the number of years you’ve had said elite status. In addition, you will earn 5% bonus miles for holding a co-branded ANA credit card.
If you don’t hold an ANA credit card, here’s what you’ll earn based on your elite status:
By holding one of the credit cards listed on this page, you will increase your earn rates in each elite tier by 5%.
For example, you will earn 45% bonus miles instead of 40% bonus miles during your first Bronze elite year if you have one of the credit cards listed in the link.
The ANA miles you earn when flying on an ANA partner will be driven by the partner that you fly, the fare class, and the marketing carrier of the flight (codeshare).
ANA offers a single co-branded credit card through First National Bank of Omaha that we don’t recommend. The card doesn’t come with a significant welcome offer, and the earning rates when spending on the card leave much to be desired.
Instead, focus on earning Marriott and Amex points that can be transferred directly to ANA. Both partners offer a number of personal and business credit cards (Chase, Amex) that make it easy to earn enough points for a redemption.
In addition to being in the Star Alliance and partnering with other airlines, ANA has non-airline partners like hotels and car rental companies.
As you’ll see on its earning miles page, you can earn miles by spending with ANA’s hotel, car rental, mileage mall, restaurants, and retail partners.
The best websites to search for Star Alliance availability (including ANA) are United, Aeroplan, and ANA.
Each search engine has its drawbacks, but when used in combination, they can help you find the availability you’re looking for.
United Airlines’ search engine is best to get a broad view of availability thanks to its month-long calendar. It’s also great that United doesn’t require you to log in to see award space.
The drawback with United is that you’ll come across phantom award space, so it’s important to click through the entire booking process to confirm award availability. Also, United doesn’t organize award routes by the most convenient routing, so use the drop-downs on the left side of the search results to find your desired flights.
Aeroplan is a great tool because it tends to be more accurate than United. The search engine is straightforward and allows you to easily search for the cabin class and route you’re after. Unlike United, you must log in to use the search engine.
The downside is that Aeroplan only allows you to search availability 1 week at a time, and like United, the search results can be inaccurate.
ANA is likely the least utilized website of the 3 because it takes the most time to learn. But once you learn how to use it, you’ll have access to more accurate award availability.
The ANA search engine requires you to search round-trip or an open-jaw route, which makes it more difficult to use than being able to search one-way. The website also requires you to log in to search for award space.
Hot Tip: If can’t find award space on the ANA website and the flights you want are showing on the United and/or Aeroplan website, call ANA at 800-235-9262. The agent can then search for the award space that you found and help you book the flight.
ANA makes it challenging to earn miles from its co-branded credit cards. The airline currently only has 1 credit card for U.S. travelers that earns ANA miles.
The one credit card that you can apply for is through First National Bank of Omaha. But with a low welcome offer, we recommend passing on this card for now.
Marriott credit cards are the best ways to earn points that can be transferred directly into ANA miles.
What’s great about earning these points is that for every 60,000 points you transfer to an airline partner, you’ll receive 5,000 bonus points. 60,000 points will mean you’ll have 25,000 airline miles (3:1 transfer ratio + 25% bonus) to use for your next redemption.
To help you earn enough points for a flight, here are the Marriott credit cards we recommend:
A great option for Marriott hotel fans who want a no annual fee card and automatic Marriott Bonvoy elite status.
Casual travelers who like to frequent properties that are part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection of brands may want to consider the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card.
The Marriott Bold card rewards cardholders for Marriott stays and gives them a boost towards Marriott Bonvoy elite status.
Marriott loyalists will love this card's annual Free Night Award, automatic elite status, and up to 17x points per $1 on Marriott hotel stays.
If you’re a frequent traveler and a Marriott loyalist, there’s a lot to love about the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. The card comes packed with several great benefits like a free hotel night once a year, automatic Silver Elite status (with a fast-track to Gold Elite status), and multiple options for redeeming points.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesThe Marriott Bonvoy Bevy card gives you automatic Marriott elite status and helps you earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on your everyday purchases.
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card, the latest mid-tier offering in the Marriott Bonvoy lineup of cards, offers cardholders automatic elite status and ways to earn more Marriott Bonvoy points on each of their stays and daily purchases.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesA premium card for Marriott fans who want perks like an annual statement credit and Free Night Award, plus a fast track to Marriott elite status.
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is a premium card designed with road warriors and Marriott Bonvoy loyalists in mind.
So is the card a worthwhile addition to your wallet?
American Express cards are another great way to earn points that can be transferred directly into ANA miles.
Amex has a number of valuable partners including ANA, and they regularly offer bonus miles when transferring points to airline partners — further increasing the value of the points you earn.
A combination of these Amex credit cards will make sure you are on your way to earning plenty of points:
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesThe Amex Platinum reigns supreme for luxury travel, offering the best airport lounge access plus generous statement credits, and complimentary elite status.
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
When it comes to cards that offer top-notch benefits, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better card out there than The Platinum Card® from American Express.
Make no mistake — the Amex Platinum card is a premium card with a premium price tag. With amazing benefits like best-in-class airport lounge access, hotel elite status, and tremendous value in annual statement credits, it can easily prove to be one of the most lucrative cards in your wallet year after year.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesThis is the best card for food lovers who dine out at restaurants (worldwide), order take-out and want big rewards at U.S. supermarkets!
If you're approved and accept this Card, your credit score may be impacted.
The American Express® Gold Card is a game-changer.
With this card, you can earn 4x Membership Rewards points at restaurants, up to $50,000 per calendar year, and you’ll also earn 4x Membership Rewards points at U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 per calendar year, then 1x.
There isn’t another card on the market that offers a 1-2 punch like this. Of course, there are several other benefits of the Gold Card as well, including extra monthly dining rewards and more.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesThis card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium travel rewards card tailored toward business owners who are frequent travelers with a high number of annual expenses.
When you factor in the large number of perks that the card offers like the best airport lounge access at over 1,400 lounges, along with tons of annual credits, it’s easy to see why this card can is a top option for frequent traveling business owners.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesGet 4x points in 2 select categories where your business spends the most each month (on your first $150,000 spent each year).
The American Express® Business Gold Card is excellent at racking up rewards for your business spend.
The card earns a whopping 4x points per $1 in the 2 categories (from a list of 6) that your business spends the most money on each month. With no need to opt-in or preselect your categories, so you can focus on what matters most — running your business.
Terms Apply / Rates & FeesEarn Membership Rewards for your business spending the easy way: get 2x points for the first $50,000 in purchases per year.
As a business owner, getting a credit card that maximizes each dollar you spend does not have to be complicated or expensive. Especially when you opt for The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express.
With the Amex Blue Business Plus card, you’ll earn 2x Membership Rewards points on everyday business purchases throughout the year (up to $50,000; 1x thereafter) and receive purchase protections and no-additional-charge employee cards all for no annual fee (see rates and fees).
The simple and straightforward earning structure makes it a great fit for those looking to earn flexible rewards, without having to fixate on which purchases earn the most points.
Let’s take look at all that the Amex Blue Business Plus card has to offer.
ANA uses 3 different award charts: one when flying ANA domestically within Japan, one when flying ANA or Air Japan internationally, and one when flying ANA’s partner airlines.
For ANA or Air Japan flights, the award chart is based on:
For ANA partner airline flights, the award chart is based on:
The ANA and Air Japan domestic chart can be found here, the ANA international award chart here, and ANA partner award chart here.
When you are flying on ANA to/from the U.S., below are the seasonality dates that you’ll want to keep in mind:
Seasonality | Year | Dates |
Low | 2024 | January 11-February 29, April 4-April 24, December 1-December 25 |
2025 | January 9-February 28, April 3-April 23, December 1-December 24 | |
2026 | January 8-February 28 | |
Regular | 2024 | March 1-March 7, May 7-August 1, August 19-November 30 |
2025 | March 1-March 13, May 13-July 17, August 25-November 30 | |
2026 | March 1-March 12 | |
High | 2024 | January 1-January 10, March 8-April 3, April 25-May 6, August 2-August 18, December 26-December 31 |
2025 | January 1-January 8, March 14-April 2, April 24-May 12, July 18- August 24, December 25-December 31 | |
2026 | January 1-January 7, March 13-March 31 |
After you decide the dates that you want to fly, here are the round-trip mileage rates for travel to/from North America.
ANA flies from Tokyo-Narita (NRT) to the following airports in the U.S.: Chicago(ORD), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Seattle (SEA), Mexico City (MEX), and Washington, D.C.(IAD).
ANA also flies from Tokyo-Haneda (HND) to the following airports in the U.S.: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver (YVR).
Class | Low | Regular | High |
Economy | 40,000 | 50,000 | 55,000 |
Business | 75,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
First | 150,000 | 150,000 | 165,000 |
Hot Tip: If you’re eyeing a trip to Japan and want to use your miles, we put together a piece on the best ways to redeem ANA miles.
For flights to Japan from North America on a Star Alliance partner like United Airlines, here’s the round-trip mileage required:
Class | Miles Required |
Economy | 50,000-55,000 |
Business | 85,000-90,000 |
First | 150,000-165,000 |
It’s important to note that all ANA and partner airline flights must be booked round-trip, except for ANA domestic flights.
