To start, here are several key facts to know about the loyalty program before we dive deeper:<\/p>\n
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- Award pricing:<\/strong> Distance-based award pricing, with dynamic “PLUS” pricing when Saver awards aren't available<\/li>\n
- Best uses for:<\/strong> Premium-cabin redemptions to Japan and the rest of Asia, plus partner airline redemptions<\/li>\n
- Transfer partners:<\/strong> Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Marriott Bonvoy, Rove<\/li>\n
- Airline partners:<\/strong> Oneworld airlines, plus select partners including Air France, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, and LATAM Airlines<\/li>\n
- Mileage expiration policy:<\/strong> 36 months, no exceptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Earning JAL Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n
Transfer partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
JAL Mileage Bank partners with several transferable points programs, giving U.S. travelers multiple ways to earn JAL miles without flying. These transfer partners now include Bilt Rewards,<\/a>\u00a0Capital One<\/a>, Rove,<\/a> and Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> at varying transfer ratios:<\/p>\n
From<\/div>To<\/div>Transfer Ratio<\/div>Min.Transfer<\/div>Average Time<\/div><\/div>Capital One<\/a>United States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Japan Airlines (JMB)<\/div><\/div><\/div>100:75<\/div>1,000<\/div>Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div>Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Japan Airlines (JMB)<\/div><\/div><\/div>3:1<\/div>3,000<\/div>3 days<\/div><\/div><\/div>BarclaycardUnited States<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Japan Airlines (JMB)<\/div><\/div><\/div>11,500:5,000<\/div>-<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Japan Airlines (JMB)<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,000:1,000Transfer partner added in October 2025<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>2,000<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div>HSBC RewardsTaiwan<\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div>\u2794<\/span>Japan Airlines (JMB)<\/div><\/div><\/div>500:500<\/div>3,000<\/div>Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nTo earn Bilt Points and Capital One miles, here are some current offers:<\/p>\n
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- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a>: Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening<\/li>\n
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a>: Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/li>\n
- Bilt Palladium Card<\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>): 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 3 months + $300 of Bilt Cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/div><\/div>Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>$95<\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div>How to Apply<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$395<\/p><\/div>
Credit Score<\/strong>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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- 10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bilt Palladium Card<\/div>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 3 months + $300 of Bilt Cash.<\/div><\/div>Apply Now<\/a><\/div>Annual Fee<\/strong>
$495Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>
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- Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.<\/li>\r\n
- 2X points on everyday spend<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
For most U.S.-based travelers, transfer partners are the easiest way to earn JAL miles.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind that your account must be open for at least 60 days before redeeming miles. If you haven't already, it's a good idea to create a JAL Mileage Bank account as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
Related: All Current Transfer Bonuses Available Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Fly Japan Airlines (JAL)<\/span><\/h3>\n
Earning miles when booking directly with JAL depends on the distance flown and your fare class. For international flights, First Class earns 150% of the distance flown, and Business Class earns anywhere between 70% and 125% of the distance flown. Premium Economy and full-fare Economy can earn up to 100%, while discounted economy fares earn between 30% and 70% of miles flown. In short, the number of miles you'll earn depends on your fare class and how much you pay.<\/p>\n
Let's say I wanted to fly from New York to Tokyo in Business Class. When searching for a flight on JAL, you can find your fare class on the right-hand side when you click “Show details” after selecting a fare.<\/p>\n
Screenshot of Japan Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n In the example above, my booking class would be I, which earns 125% of the miles flown between the two cities. In total, I'd earn 8,424 miles from this booking (125% of 6,739 miles between New York City and Tokyo).<\/p>\n
While flying JAL is certainly a way to earn miles, you'll build a balance much faster \u2014 and cheaper \u2014 through transferable rewards programs, especially when taking advantage of welcome bonuses and everyday spending.<\/p>\n
JAL has a miles calculator online<\/a>\u00a0that can help estimate how many miles you'll earn from a specific flight.<\/p>\n
Fly JAL partners<\/span><\/h3>\n
In addition to earning miles on Japan Airlines flights, you can also earn JAL miles when flying Oneworld airlines<\/a> and select nonalliance partners, including Emirates and Korean Air. When flying any of JAL's partners, you can credit the flight to your JAL Mileage Bank account and earn miles.<\/p>\n
Earning rates differ based on the airline, so be sure to check JAL's partner earnings chart<\/a> before making decisions.<\/p>\n
Redeeming JAL Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n
Award chart for international flights<\/span><\/h3>\n
JAL publishes an award chart for international flights. For flights between North America and Japan, one-way awards start at the following rates:<\/p>\n\n
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a>: Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/li>\n
- Best uses for:<\/strong> Premium-cabin redemptions to Japan and the rest of Asia, plus partner airline redemptions<\/li>\n
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