Miles data updated 17 Oct 2026
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Compare the world's frequent-flyer miles at a glance. Tap any row for the full breakdown.
Getting more ¢ per mile means better value when redeeming — higher is better.
AviancaLifeMiles1.60¢/mi
AviancaLifeMiles1.60¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.55–1.85¢
Economy 1.30 ¢/miPEY 1.70 ¢/miBusiness 3.40 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: Star Alliance partner J at fixed prices (availability varies)
🪙 Bank transfers
Alaska / HawaiianAtmos Rewards1.55¢/mi
Alaska / HawaiianAtmos Rewards1.55¢/mi
oneworld · avg 1.40–1.70¢
Economy 1.20 ¢/miPEY 1.60 ¢/miBusiness 2.50 ¢/mi
oneworldBest: Partner premium-cabin chart (Cathay First 70k, JAL First 75k)
🪙 Distance-based on AS/HA
American AirlinesAAdvantage1.50¢/mi
American AirlinesAAdvantage1.50¢/mi
oneworld · avg 1.50–1.77¢
Economy 1.20 ¢/miPEY 1.70 ¢/miBusiness 3.00 ¢/mi
oneworldBest: oneworld partner premium cabins via fixed chart
🪙 5x miles per $ on AA flights; card spend → Loyalty Points 1:1
Air CanadaAeroplan1.50¢/mi
Air CanadaAeroplan1.50¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.45–1.70¢
Economy 1.20 ¢/miPEY 1.70 ¢/miBusiness 3.50 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: Star Alliance sweet spots, no fuel surcharges on many partners
🪙 Flight spend on AC
Singapore AirlinesKrisFlyer1.50¢/mi
Singapore AirlinesKrisFlyer1.50¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.10–2.00¢
Economy 1.10 ¢/miPEY 1.40 ¢/miBusiness 2.20 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: SIA Suites & long-haul J; Spontaneous Escapes 30% off
🪙 SIA/Scoot/Star flights
Virgin AtlanticFlying Club1.50¢/mi
Virgin AtlanticFlying Club1.50¢/mi
SkyTeam · avg 1.40–1.60¢
Economy 1.20 ¢/miPEY 1.60 ¢/miBusiness 3.00 ¢/mi
SkyTeamBest: Partner redemptions (ANA, Air Canada) at bargain rates
🪙 VS flights
Air France-KLMFlying Blue1.40¢/mi
Air France-KLMFlying Blue1.40¢/mi
SkyTeam · avg 1.20–1.45¢
Economy 1.15 ¢/miPEY 1.50 ¢/miBusiness 2.80 ¢/mi
SkyTeamBest: Monthly Promo Rewards (25% off rotating routes), free stopovers
🪙 AF/KLM flights
ANAMileage Club1.40¢/mi
ANAMileage Club1.40¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.35–1.50¢
Economy 1.20 ¢/miPEY 1.55 ¢/miBusiness 3.20 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: ANA/JAL First round-trips
🪙 ANA/Star flights (round-trip-only award rules apply)
Cathay PacificAsia Miles (Cathay)1.30¢/mi
Cathay PacificAsia Miles (Cathay)1.30¢/mi
oneworld · avg 1.30–1.45¢
Economy 1.10 ¢/miPEY 1.40 ¢/miBusiness 2.60 ¢/mi
oneworldBest: Oneworld partner awards with low taxes/fees
🪙 CX/oneworld flights
QantasFrequent Flyer1.25¢/mi
QantasFrequent Flyer1.25¢/mi
oneworld · avg 1.00–1.35¢
Economy 1.10 ¢/miPEY 1.40 ¢/miBusiness 2.30 ¢/mi
oneworldBest: Classic Flight Rewards on Qantas metal, AU domestic
🪙 QF/Jetstar/oneworld flights
DeltaSkyMiles1.20¢/mi
DeltaSkyMiles1.20¢/mi
SkyTeam · avg 1.00–1.30¢
Economy 1.00 ¢/miPEY 1.30 ¢/miBusiness 2.00 ¢/mi
SkyTeamBest: Fully dynamic; redeem only when CPP beats ~1.2¢
🪙 5x per $ on Delta flights — fully dynamic pricing
EmiratesSkywards1.20¢/mi
EmiratesSkywards1.20¢/mi
Unaligned · avg 1.10–1.30¢
Economy 1.05 ¢/miPEY 1.40 ¢/miBusiness 2.40 ¢/mi
UnalignedBest: A380 premium cabins on Emirates metal
🪙 EK/flydubai flights
UnitedMileagePlus1.10¢/mi
UnitedMileagePlus1.10¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.10–1.40¢
Economy 1.10 ¢/miPEY 1.45 ¢/miBusiness 2.50 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: Star coverage + dynamic pricing sweet spots
🪙 5x per $ on United flights; cardholders get 10%
Philippine AirlinesMabuhay Miles1.10¢/mi
Philippine AirlinesMabuhay Miles1.10¢/mi
joining oneworld (~2027) · avg 1.00–1.25¢
Economy 1.00 ¢/miPEY 1.30 ¢/miBusiness 2.00 ¢/mi
joining oneworld (~2027)Best: Zone-chart economy awards from MNL; long expiry
🪙 PAL flights, Globe GPlan, PNB co-brand cards
Turkish AirlinesMiles&Smiles1.10¢/mi
Turkish AirlinesMiles&Smiles1.10¢/mi
Star Alliance · avg 1.00–1.20¢
Economy 1.00 ¢/miPEY 1.35 ¢/miBusiness 2.20 ¢/mi
Star AllianceBest: TK-metal awards; Africa/ME award sales at 30% off
🪙 TK/Star flights
EconomyPremium economyBusiness
🏆 Elite Gold
Key requirements to reach Gold — miles, flights/sectors, window.
🥇Qantas Frequent FlyerQantas700 Status Credits≥4 Qantas/Jetstar flight sectors per year
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Qantas Frequent FlyerQantas
700 Status Credits
≥4 Qantas/Jetstar flight sectors per year
Miles: 700 Status Credits
Currency: Status Credits
Flights: ≥4 Qantas/Jetstar flight sectors per year
Window: Membership year
Easiest path: 300 SC+ attainable from ground earning from Dec 2026 (Qantas Points spend)
🥈Asia MilesCathay Pacific750 Club Points≥4 Cathay Pacific-marketed sectors
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Asia MilesCathay Pacific
750 Club Points
≥4 Cathay Pacific-marketed sectors
Miles: 750 Club Points
Currency: Club Points
Flights: ≥4 Cathay Pacific-marketed sectors
Window: Calendar year
Easiest path: 620? No — 750 CP is the published Gold bar; 1 CX sector bonus counts
🥉Miles&SmilesTurkish Airlines25,000 Status Miles (30,000 for TR residents)None — miles from any TA/Star flight
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Miles&SmilesTurkish Airlines
25,000 Status Miles (30,000 for TR residents)
None — miles from any TA/Star flight
Miles: 25,000 Status Miles (30,000 for TR residents)
Currency: Status Miles
Flights: None — miles from any TA/Star flight
Window: 12 months, then status lasts 2 years
Easiest path: Credit any Star flights; renewal at 25,000 — cheapest real-fly path
#4Mabuhay MilesPhilippine Airlines45,000 Flight Miles (Premier Elite)OR 50 one-way segments — OR 25 Business-class one-way segments
#4
Mabuhay MilesPhilippine Airlines
45,000 Flight Miles (Premier Elite)
OR 50 one-way segments — OR 25 Business-class one-way segments
Miles: 45,000 Flight Miles (Premier Elite)
Currency: Flight Miles
Flights: OR 50 one-way segments — OR 25 Business-class one-way segments
Window: Calendar year (benefits last remainder + 12 months)
Easiest path: Status match US$199–349 (no flying needed until Feb 2028); 45k real-fly path
💡 Status-match shortcut: from US$199
#5KrisFlyerSingapore Airlines50,000 Elite milesNone (or 2× Elite Silver years)
#5
KrisFlyerSingapore Airlines
50,000 Elite miles
None (or 2× Elite Silver years)
Miles: 50,000 Elite miles
Currency: Elite miles
Flights: None (or 2× Elite Silver years)
Window: Rolling 12 months (tier runs 12 mo from qualification)
Easiest path: 50k Elite miles or Sil+Sil; unpublished match possible with SQ history
#6EnrichMalaysia Airlines50,000 Elite Points (Gold)None — points from flights, hotels, credit cards
#6
EnrichMalaysia Airlines
50,000 Elite Points (Gold)
None — points from flights, hotels, credit cards
Miles: 50,000 Elite Points (Gold)
Currency: Elite Points
Flights: None — points from flights, hotels, credit cards
Window: Calendar year-ish (tier cycle)
Easiest path: Status match US$199 (Gold, oneworld Sapphire) if eligible source
💡 Status-match shortcut: from US$199
#7AeroplanAir Canada50,000 SQM25 segments OR SQS 50,000
#7
AeroplanAir Canada
50,000 SQM
25 segments OR SQS 50,000
Miles: 50,000 SQM
Currency: Status Qualifying Miles + Segments
Flights: 25 segments OR SQS 50,000
Window: Calendar year
Easiest path: EDF/flex earning via AC cards; status match via Flying Blue & others
#8Emirates SkywardsEmirates50,000 Tier MilesNone — miles or 25 eligible sectors
#8
Emirates SkywardsEmirates
50,000 Tier Miles
None — miles or 25 eligible sectors
Miles: 50,000 Tier Miles
Currency: Tier Miles
Flights: None — miles or 25 eligible sectors
Window: 12 months
Easiest path: Co-brand card + flight earns; status match in portal regionally