Page Contents<\/p>
- Virgin Atlantic\u2019s ANA Award Chart<\/a><\/li>
- How to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points for ANA Award Flights<\/a>
- Step 1: Finding ANA award availability<\/a><\/li>
- Step 2: Booking ANA flights with Virgin points<\/a><\/li>
- Surcharges on ANA awards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- What It's Like to Fly ANA\u2019s Business and First Class<\/a><\/li>
- Best Ways to Earn Virgin Points<\/a><\/li>
- Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
Virgin Atlantic\u2019s ANA Award Chart<\/span><\/h2>\n
Virgin Atlantic uses a zone-based award chart for ANA flights, covering all routes from Japan to the rest of the world. It offers straightforward one-way pricing in economy, business, and first class.<\/p>\n
In comparison, ANA only allows round-trip bookings with its Mileage Club miles<\/a>. That\u2019s one big advantage of booking ANA flights through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Below, you'll find the award chart Virgin Atlantic posts for ANA award flights<\/a>:<\/p>\n
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Credit: Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n How to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points for ANA Award Flights<\/span><\/h2>\n
Despite Virgin Atlantic devaluing business and first class award pricing in 2024<\/a>, ANA awards booked with Virgin points remain one of the best-value ways to fly to Japan, especially compared to other Star Alliance partners.<\/p>\n
Virgin Atlantic\u2019s chart breaks the U.S. into three regions, with the following one-way pricing from Tokyo Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT):<\/p>\n
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- Hawaii \u2014 <\/strong>Honolulu (HNL)\n
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- Economy: 22,500<\/li>\n
- Business: 37,500<\/li>\n
- First: 57,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Western USA\/Canada \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Vancouver (YVR), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX)\n
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- Economy: 30,000<\/li>\n
- Business: 52,500<\/li>\n
- First: 72,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Central\/Eastern USA \u2014 <\/strong>Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Washington Dulles (IAD), New York (JFK)\n
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- Economy: 32,500<\/li>\n
- Business: 60,000<\/li>\n
- First: 85,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Step 1: Finding ANA award availability<\/span><\/h3>\n
Searching for ANA award space through Virgin Atlantic\u2019s website won\u2019t work. Instead, you\u2019ll need to use external search tools to confirm award space and then call to book.<\/p>\n
One of the best options for starting your award search is Seats.aero<\/a>, where you can explore United MileagePlus<\/a> award availability and filter for direct ANA flights from North America to Asia. Seats.aero even has a dedicated ANA First Class Finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Credit: Seats.aero<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Once you find a flight that works for you, it's worth confirming that award space exists on United's website. In the past, you could use Air Canada's website to do the same, but ANA premium cabin awards have been pulled from Air Canada channels.<\/p>\n
Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Related: How to Find Partner Award Availability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Step 2: Booking ANA flights with Virgin points<\/span><\/h3>\n
Once you've found availability and verified it through United or another Star Alliance<\/a> partner, call Virgin Atlantic at 1-800-365-9500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Virgin's agents will attempt to confirm and book the flight with ANA. This process can take time, but you don\u2019t need to transfer your points until availability is confirmed \u2014 and most transfers are instant<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Just be aware of potential issues you may run into when booking. Award space that appears available online through other loyalty programs may not always be bookable through Virgin Atlantic. In addition, reports suggest Virgin cannot book ANA flights departing from the U.S. within 14 days of travel. This is particularly frustrating because ANA often releases last-minute premium cabin award space.<\/p>\n
Credit: -fasyah-halim-unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Surcharges on ANA awards<\/span><\/h3>\n
Virgin Atlantic passes along carrier-imposed surcharges<\/a> when booking ANA flights. The amount varies based on fuel costs, cabin class, and direction of travel.<\/p>\n
To estimate these fees, we recommend using ITA Matrix<\/a> and adding up all the taxes. For example, on a Chicago to Tokyo itinerary, taxes and fees are approximately $169 across all cabins.<\/p>\n
Credit: ITA Matrix<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n While these surcharges are higher than what some other programs charge, the significant point savings more than compensate.<\/p>\n
What It's Like to Fly ANA\u2019s Business and First Class<\/span><\/h2>\n
ANA has one of the best premium products in the sky. In 2019, ANA began rolling out their new business class seats (The Room) and first class suites (The Suite)<\/a> on select Boeing 777-300ER routes, and these cabins have since become some of the most sought-after award redemptions.<\/p>\n
I had the chance to fly ANA\u2019s new first class on a recent trip back from Japan, and it lived up to the hype. The fully enclosed space felt more like a private hotel room in the sky than a typical first-class seat, and the level of service was fantastic.<\/p>\n
ANA First class “The Suite.” Credit: Cameron Laufer\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Currently, ANA's most premium seats (The Room and The Suite) are most commonly found on flights to:<\/p>\n
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- London (LHR)<\/li>\n
- New York (JFK)<\/li>\n
- Chicago (ORD)<\/li>\n
- San Francisco (SFO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ANA\u2019s website is the best way to confirm if a specific route features these premium seats. To check, search for a cash ticket on ANA\u2019s website and look for labels like “The Room” or “The Suite” on the booking page.<\/p>\n
Credit: ANA<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n Best Ways to Earn Virgin Points<\/span><\/h2>\n
Before you can take advantage of these awards, you need to earn Virgin Atlantic points. Fortunately, it\u2019s easy. Virgin Atlantic has several transfer partners:<\/p>\n
From<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a>United Kingdom<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>500:500<\/div>1,000<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>100:100Capital One points transfer to Virgin Red. Link your Virgin Red and Flying Club accounts to use points for flights<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>1,000<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>-<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Citibank (ThankYou Rewards)<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,30030% transfer bonus through April 18, 2026<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>-<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>3:1<\/div>3,000<\/div>15 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000<\/div>2,000<\/div>15 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div>Wells Fargo (Go Far Rewards)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Virgin Atlantic (Flying Club)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1:1<\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThis long list of partners means that no matter which major transferable points you\u2019re earning, you\u2019ll likely have the flexibility to book ANA flights through Virgin Atlantic with the points you've earned. In addition, waiting for a transfer bonus<\/a> from any of these programs can help stretch your points even further.<\/p>\n
- Step 2: Booking ANA flights with Virgin points<\/a><\/li>
- How to Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points for ANA Award Flights<\/a>
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