JAL Business Class to Asia via Alaska Mileage Plan
60,000 Alaska miles for JAL business class one-way from the US to Tokyo, Osaka, or beyond. Stopovers allowed at no extra cost. JAL's Apex Suites are one of the best business class products.
Why this redemption is worth chasing
At 9.2¢ per point, this redemption is in the top tier of value across the entire points world. 9.2¢ means each point is worth roughly 9 times what you'd get redeeming for cash back. The cash ticket runs around $5,500, but the points cost is just 60,000 — about one credit-card sign-up bonus on a premium travel card.
How to book this redemption
- Confirm award space first. Japan Airlines award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Alaska Mileage Plan website (or use our award search to compare programs side-by-side first).
- Earn or transfer the points.If you don't already have 60,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
- Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
- Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer — it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.
Common questions
- How many points do you need to fly Japan Airlines business class to Asia?
- 60,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points one-way for business class on Japan Airlines. Cash equivalent runs around $5,500, putting this redemption at roughly 9.2 cents per point.
- Is 60,000 Alaska Mileage Plan points a good redemption?
- Yes — at 9.2¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 820%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.
- What credit cards transfer to Alaska Mileage Plan?
- Alaska Mileage Plan accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal — Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.
- When should I transfer points to Alaska Mileage Plan?
- Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Alaska Mileage Plan can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.
Award pricing is set by Alaska Mileage Plan and can change with little notice. The 60,000-point figure reflects the most recent published award chart we've verified. Confirm live pricing inside your Alaska Mileage Plan account before transferring — transfers are non-reversible.