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Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

You can move points into Japan Airlines Mileage Bank from Bilt Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards and Rove Miles.

Transfers in from
4
bank currencies
Alliance
oneworld
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Published value
1.3¢
a mile, from 1 publisher
Status tiers
5
Member to Diamond

The best use of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles

Sweet spot

JAL business class between North America and Japan at the saver price

55,000 miles one way

  • Business
  • Fixed chart price

North America to Japan on JAL, one way

JAL adds fuel surcharges; AwardWallet saw about $142 in taxes and fees.

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Which points transfer to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

FromRatioTransfer time
Bilt Rewards1:1Almost instant
Capital One Miles2:1.51,000 points become 750 milesNot listed
Citi ThankYou Rewards1:1Instant
Rove Miles1:1Not listed

Before you transfer

  • Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
  • Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
  • "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
  • Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.

Membership

When miles expire
Miles are valid until the end of the month 36 months after they are earned; activity does not extend them.
Status tiers
  1. Member
  2. Crystal
  3. Sapphire
  4. JGC Premier
  5. Diamond

Questions about Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

Which points transfer to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank?

Bilt Rewards (1:1), Capital One Miles (2:1.5), Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1) and Rove Miles (1:1).

Do Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles expire?

Miles are valid until the end of the month 36 months after they are earned; activity does not extend them.

Is Japan Airlines Mileage Bank in an airline alliance?

Yes, oneworld.

What's the best use of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles?

A well-known sweet spot: JAL business class between North America and Japan at the saver price, for 55,000 miles one way.

What are the Japan Airlines Mileage Bank status tiers?

Member, Crystal, Sapphire, JGC Premier and Diamond, lowest first.

Last verified . Values are typical, not guaranteed: what a point is worth depends on the award you book.