ANA Mileage Club: what it is worth to Europe

What ANA points are competing with

Our model groups cash fares from Star Alliance carriers associated with this program or its recorded transfer partners. These are round-trip searches for November 8–14, 2026, observed August 31 – September 1, 2026. The model excludes partners outside those alliances and does not search award space. A cash seat in the table is not evidence that ANA can book it with points.

The cash median corresponds to 65,000 points. That is what it takes to match the $842 median economy fare at our editorial 1.3¢ valuation, across 662 routes from 26 US airports. It assumes zero award fees and uses different routes, so it is not a booking threshold. Use a current cash itinerary you would accept, subtract all award taxes and fees, then divide by your own value per point. Cash alternatives can be on any airline, whether or not this program can book it.

The business sample gives a separate points equivalent of 415,000 points against a $5,396 median round-trip fare across 633 routes, before award charges. Business and economy coverage can differ. If you would have bought economy, a business redemption is an upgrade purchase as well as a way to use points; decide what that upgrade is worth to you instead of treating the full business retail fare as money saved.

In this cash snapshot, the lowest gateway medians were: These airlines price lowest out of Boston at a $687 median. The cheapest single fare we recorded on any of them was $451 on Lufthansa.

Airlines in this cash sample

Ordered by median premium over the lowest observed economy fare on each priced route. Coverage and connections differ, so this is not a matched airline comparison. Alliance membership is only a starting point for an award search; verify the program’s partner rules and availability.

• TAP Air Portugal131 observed routes+$20 median
• Turkish Airlines301 observed routes+$45 median
• Lufthansa292 observed routes+$50 median
• ITA Airways25 observed routes+$52 median
• Air Canada129 observed routes+$80 median
• SWISS129 observed routes+$95 median
• United317 observed routes+$95 median
• Brussels Airlines5 observed routes+$101 median

How to get ANA miles

Bank transfers are one recorded option for topping up this balance. Check current eligibility, ratio and timing before transferring.

• Amex MR → ANA · 1:1 · strength 80

  Eligible US Amex points can reach ANA for available partner awards. One-way partner awards are allowed; compare the applicable mileage requirement and cash charges.

• Bonvoy → ANA · 3:1 · strength 23

  Marriott lists ANA at a 3:1 base ratio. ANA permits one-way partner awards; check transfer bonuses, the applicable award and cash charges before moving hotel points.

Common questions

What is an ANA point worth?

Our editorial benchmark is 1.3 cents per point, ranking 11 of 16 programs in our valuation list. It is a planning assumption, not an observed average or a guaranteed return. Calculate your own value from a comparable cash quote minus all award taxes and fees, divided by the points required.

How many ANA points is a flight to Europe worth?

It depends on the complete trip you would otherwise buy. Our $842 economy cash median corresponds to about 65,000 points at our editorial 1.3¢ valuation, before award taxes and fees. That is context from 662 cash routes, not an award quote or booking ceiling. Match airport pair, travel dates, cabin and one-way or round-trip direction, then subtract all award charges from your actual cash alternative before dividing.

How do I earn ANA miles?

Our recorded options include transfers from bank currencies. 2 routes are listed, led in our editorial scoring by Amex MR at the recorded 1:1 ratio. This is not a complete current partner directory; confirm eligibility and the ratio with your issuer before transferring.