Japan Airlines (JAL) award flights
11 loyalty programs can book Japan Airlines (JAL) award flights: British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 5 more. Japan Airlines (JAL) loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
11
Schedule opens
360 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book Japan Airlines (JAL)
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
PartnerEmirates Skywards
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
24-hour hold by phone1 stopover each way+2
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds- oneworld
JAL Mileage Bank
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip 
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 360 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
PartnerAir France-KLM Flying Blue
Opens 359 days before departure · program's window is shorter
3-day hold by phoneStopovers allowed+5
oneworldAmerican AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure · program's window is shorter
24-hour holdRB
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What Japan Airlines (JAL) award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Japan Airlines (JAL) routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
San Francisco–TokyoSFO–NRT · 5,112 mi
Search this route- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6–216
US September 11 security fee. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$387–849
US September 11 security fee. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy27,000Business55,000Taxes & fees$391–611
US September 11 security fee. Includes JAL fuel surcharges (Nov–Dec 2026 level), which JAL Mileage Bank charges on awards; no booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$6–46
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 37,500Businessfrom 75,000Taxes & fees$26–66
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$387–849
US September 11 security fee. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$414–643
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy33,500Business94,250Taxes & fees$6–346
US September 11 security fee. Includes Japan Airlines fuel surcharges.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Tokyo–FrankfurtNRT–FRA · 5,821 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business55,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$437–441
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges (Nov–Dec 2026 level), which JAL Mileage Bank charges on awards; no booking fee.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750Taxes & fees$38–212
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy30,500Business63,750Taxes & fees$433–437
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 37,500Businessfrom 75,000Taxes & fees$58–62
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomy35,000Business75,000Taxes & fees$38–42
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$437–441
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on; no booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy31,000Business92,750Taxes & fees$433–437
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- Finnair PlusEconomy33,500Business94,250Taxes & fees$38–342
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes Japan Airlines fuel surcharges.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Tokyo–SingaporeNRT–SIN · 3,329 mi
Search this route- American AAdvantageEconomy20,000Business30,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$38–82
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy13,000Business40,000Taxes & fees$253–297
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges (Nov–Dec 2026 level), which JAL Mileage Bank charges on awards; no booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy15,500Business41,500Taxes & fees$38–382
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes Japan Airlines fuel surcharges.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$38–252
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Partner carrier surcharges may apply.
- Iberia ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$83–293
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 30,000Businessfrom 60,000Taxes & fees$58–102
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$83–293
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$253–297
Japan international tourist tax (¥3,000) plus airport facility charges. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which Asia Miles passes on; no booking fee.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach Japan Airlines (JAL)
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Brex RewardsAir France-KLM Flying Blue, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Japan Airlines (JAL) award flights?
British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards (partner), Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Air France-KLM Flying Blue (partner), American AAdvantage and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Japan Airlines (JAL) business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: San Francisco–Tokyo 50,000 with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Tokyo–Frankfurt 55,000 with JAL Mileage Bank and Tokyo–Singapore 30,000 with American AAdvantage. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Japan Airlines (JAL) award flights?
On San Francisco–Tokyo they run from about $6 one way with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to as much as $849 with Iberia Club. With Iberia Club: US September 11 security fee. Includes JAL fuel surcharges, which are high on flights to and from Japan.
When do Japan Airlines (JAL) award seats open?
Japan Airlines (JAL) loads its schedule 360 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (359 days), American AAdvantage (331 days) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book Japan Airlines (JAL) flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 4 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 4 more), Capital One Miles (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 5 more), Bilt Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club and 5 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 1 more) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More oneworld airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.