Asia Miles is the loyalty program of Cathay Pacific and HK Express, which is also one of the most popular airline rewards programs in Hong Kong. Members can earn Asia Miles points through flying and shopping with selected credit cards, and redeem points for airline tickets, cabin class upgrades, and more. Read on to find out more about the Asia Miles Redemption Chart, ways to redeem Asia Miles, and the best credit cards for earning Asia Miles points.
Table of contents: Asia Miles mileage redemption
- Overview of Cathay Pacific Asia Miles flight award chart
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles mileage redemption: key adjustments
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles cabin upgrade award
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles companion ticket award
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles oneworld multi-carrier award
- How to redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for flights?
- Selected Air Miles credit cards
- Frequently asked questions: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Overview of Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Flight Award Chart
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles required for different destinations are determined based on the flight distance. Simply put, the longer the flight, the more Asia Miles you need to redeem. The key flight distance zones are divided into 5 categories, ranging from “Ultra-short” flights to “Ultra-long” flights. It’s also worth mentioning that since October 2023, Cathay Pacific has adjusted the Flight Reward conversion table, now that the short-haul flights are divided into 2 types (Type 1 and Type 2), and it takes more miles to redeem tickets to popular destinations such as Tokyo and other places in Japan.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles flight distance zone
| Flight Distance Zone (Hong Kong as Origin or Destination) | Distance | Destination Example |
| Ultra-Short | 1-750 miles | Hanoi, Manila, Taipei, Xiamen |
| Short-Type 1 | 751-2,750 miles | Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore |
| Short-Type 2 | 751-2,750 miles | Jakarta, Mumbai, Tokyo (All other destinations in Japan) |
| Medium | 2,751-5,000 miles | Dubai, Sydney, Tel Aviv |
| Long | 5,000-7,500 miles | London, Paris, San Francisco, Vancouver |
| Ultra-Long | 7,501+ miles | Chicago, New York, Toronto |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award chart latest changes
If you have been a member of Cathay Pacific for the past years, you may have noticed that Asia Miles has made several adjustments to the rules for redeeming tickets.
The latest adjustment to the redemption chart will go into effect on April 14, 2025. Some of the popular destinations, such as Japan, will require more miles for redemption; while some short and ultra-short Economy Class flights will have 10% less redemption costs.
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles flight award chart—standard award
Here is the updated flight award chart in 2025.
| Flight Distance Range | Mileage | Destination Example | Economy Class | Premium Economy Class | Business Class | First Class |
| Ultra-Short | 1-750 miles | Hanoi, Manila, Taipei, Xiamen | 7,000 | 11,000 | 16,000 | NA |
| Short-Type 1 | 751-2,750 miles | Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore | 9,000 | 20,000 | 28,000 | 43,000 |
| Short-Type 2 | 751-2,750 miles | Jakarta, Mumbai, Tokyo | 13,000 | 23,000 | 32,000 | 50,000 |
| Medium | 2,751-5,000 miles | Dubai, Sydney, Tel Aviv | 20,000 | 38,000 | 58,000 | 90,000 |
| Long-Haul | 5,000-7,500 miles | London, Paris, San Francisco, Vancouver | 27,000 | 50,000 | 88,000 | 125,000 |
| Ultra-Long | 7,501+ miles | Chicago, New York, Toronto | 38,000 | 75,000 | 115,000 | 160,000 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles cabin upgrade award
With Asia Miles, you can request an upgrade to the next higher cabin class:
| Flight Zone | Economy to Premium Economy | Premium Economy to Business | Economy to Business | Business to First |
| Ultra-Short-Haul | 6,000 | 8,000 | 11,000 | 15,000 |
| Short-Haul Type 1 | 11,000 | 14,000 | 19,500 | 26,000 |
| Short-Haul Type 2 | 12,500 | 16,000 | 22,500 | 30,000 |
| Medium-Haul | 21,000 | 29,000 | 40,500 | 54,000 |
| Long-Haul | 27,500 | 42,000 | 59,000 | 75,000 |
| Ultra-Long-Haul | 41,500 | 55,000 | 77,000 | 96,000 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles companion ticket award
If you have purchased a Business or First Class ticket, you can use Asia Miles to redeem a companion ticket for your travel companion:
| Flight Distance Zone (Hong Kong as Origin or Destination) | Business Class Companion Reward | First Class Companion Reward |
| Ultra-Short-Haul | 24,000 | N/A |
| Short-Haul Type 1 | 42,000 | 64,400 |
| Short-Haul Type 2 | 48,000 | 75,000 |
| Medium-Haul | 87,000 | 135,000 |
| Long-Haul | 126,000 | 187,400 |
| Ultra-Long-Haul | 165,000 | 240,000 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles oneworld multi-carrier award
When redeeming tickets, you can include award tickets from other oneworld Alliance member airlines in your itinerary. For example, your journey can include 2 oneworld alliance airlines (excluding Cathay Pacific) or 3 or more oneworld alliance airlines (including Cathay Pacific) with a total flight distance of up to 50,000 miles.
| Reward Zone | Actual Distance (Miles) | Economy Class | Business Class | First Class |
| 01 | 0–1,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 |
| 02 | 1,001–1,500 | 35,000 | 65,000 | 85,000 |
| 03 | 1,501–2,000 | 40,000 | 70,000 | 95,000 |
| 04 | 2,001–4,000 | 45,000 | 80,000 | 110,000 |
| 05 | 4,001–7,500 | 63,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
| 06 | 7,501–9,000 | 68,000 | 120,000 | 165,000 |
| 07 | 9,001–10,000 | 77,000 | 135,000 | 175,000 |
| 08 | 10,001–14,000 | 95,000 | 170,000 | 250,000 |
| 09 | 14,001–18,000 | 105,000 | 210,000 | 310,000 |
| 10 | 18,001–20,000 | 115,000 | 230,000 | 330,000 |
| 11 | 20,001–25,000 | 126,000 | 250,000 | 350,000 |
| 12 | 25,001–35,000 | 140,000 | 265,000 | 365,000 |
| 13 | 35,001–50,000 | 160,000 | 280,000 | 380,000 |
How to use Asia Miles to redeem Cathay Pacific flight tickets?
How to redeem flight tickets with Asia Miles? They are just a click away on the ‘Redeem Flight Awards‘ page!
You can redeem flight tickets from the Cathay Pacific’s partners, including:
- Air China
- Alaska Airlines
- British Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Finnair
- Iberia
- Japan Airlines
- LATAM
- Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian Airlines
- S7 Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
Want to explore more with our other airline partners? Simply fill out the ‘Flight award request form‘, and the Customer Care team will get in touch with you to guide you through your ticket redemption process!
But if you are planning to redeem a standard flight using your miles, remember to mark the following dates before the tickets run out!
Selected Asia Miles credit cards
Compared to the old redeeming scheme, the required mileage for redeeming airline tickets has been increased. To prepare for this, it’s recommended that you choose a mileage credit card that suits your spending habits and patterns to accumulate more miles. Well, it’s time to stay ahead of the game and be MoneySmart!
Here is a list of selected credit cards to earn more air miles:
Standard Chartered Cathay Pacific Mastercard: Overseas spending HK$4=1 mile
- Miles Conversion(Eligible spending on Cathay and HK Express)
- HK$2=1 mile
- Miles Conversion (Eligible spending on dining, hotels and overseas category)
- HK$4 = 1 mile
- MoneySmart Exclusive Offer
- Up to HK$1,780
【 ✈️ Miles and More: Additional branded gifts from MoneySmart!】
From now until 31 May 2025, new cardholders who successfully apply for Standard Chartered Cathy Mastercard now via MoneySmart to get one of the following gifts:
・🆕 OSIM uCozy V V Neck & Shoulder Massager (Value: HK$1,780)
・Denon PerL AH-C10PL True Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Value: HK$1,580)
・🆕 Momax Cymbal Wireless Charging Table with Built-In Ambience Light and Speaker (Value: HK$1,299)
・Oral-B iO Series 3 Electric Toothbrush (Value: HK$1,299)
・HK$900 Apple Store Gift Card/ PARKnSHOP Supermarket Voucher
HSBC EveryMile Credit Card: Local spending as low as HK$2=1 mile
- Local and oversea spending
- As low as HK$2 = 1 Mile
- Minimum Annual Income
- HK$240,000
- Welcome Offer
- Up to $1,000 RewardCash
American Express Explorer® Credit Card: Time-limited Overseas spending HK$1.68=1 mile
- Min. Annual Salary
- HK$300,000
- Complimentary Plaza Premium Lounge Access
- 8 times per Calendar Year
- Miles Conversion (Eligible Foreign Currency Transaction)*
- HK$1.68 = 1 Mile
Looking for more detailed tips about Asia Miles credit cards? Check out the Air Miles credit cards comparison!
Frequently asked questions: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
What are the changes to the required Asia Miles for redeeming Cathay Pacific flight tickets that took effect on April 15, 2025?
The changes are a mix of increases and decreases, depending on the route distance and cabin class. For Example, Short Haul Economy – Type 1 went from 10,000 miles down to 9,000 miles one-way. However, For Short Haul Economy – Type 2, went from 12,500 miles up to 13,000 miles one-way.
Did the April 15, 2025 adjustments affect Premium Economy, First Class, upgrades, companion tickets, or partner airline redemptions?
No, the changes announced and implemented on April 15, 2025, were specifically targeted at certain Economy and Business Class Standard Awards on Cathay Pacific operated flights only.
I booked a Cathay Pacific award ticket before April 15, 2025, for travel after this date. Do I need to pay the difference in miles if the price went up?
No. Award tickets booked and issued before the changes took effect on April 15, 2025, will honour the mileage rate applicable at the time of booking. You won’t be asked to pay additional miles if the price for that route/cabin subsequently increased, as long as you don’t make changes to the itinerary (like changing destination or airline) that would require re-issuing the ticket under the new chart. Changing just the date usually doesn’t trigger a re-pricing, but changing the route would.
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