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When Does ANA (All Nippon Airways) Release Award Seats? (2026 Guide)

Quick answer: ANA (All Nippon Airways) releases award seats exactly 355 days before departure through ANA Mileage Club, at midnight in Tokyo (JST). New inventory loads on a rolling basis — every day at midnight, a fresh date 355 days from now becomes bookable.

Last verified: May 22, 2026

Release Window

T-355

days before departure

Time of Day

Midnight

Tokyo (JST)

Loyalty Program

ANA Mileage Club

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ANA (All Nippon Airways) Award Release Schedule

Maximum advance	355 days before departure
Typical advance	355 days before departure
Time of day	Midnight, Tokyo (JST)
Release cadence	Rolling daily — one new day at T-355 opens each midnight
Partner release rules	Partners typically see the same T-355 window with reduced inventory; check individual partner programs for exceptions
Last-minute releases	Often a second wave at T-14, T-7, and T-24h as unsold premium seats are dumped to awards
Program reference	https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/amc/

How ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s Release Pattern Works

ANA opens partner awards 355 days out at midnight Tokyo time; ANA-operated routes also 355 days.

How to Book ANA (All Nippon Airways) Award Seats the Moment They Open

Calculate the exact release moment. Departure date minus 355 days, midnight in Tokyo (JST). Convert that to your local time and set an alarm.
Pre-fund the program. Make sure your ANA Mileage Club balance covers the redemption before the release moment — transfers from credit-card programs (Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One, Citi TYP) can take minutes to days.
Have passenger details ready. Full legal names, passport numbers, dates of birth, and known traveller numbers. Premium-cabin saver awards can disappear in the time it takes to type a passport.
Be logged in five minutes early. Have the search page pre-loaded with route and date. Hit search the moment the clock changes.
Set a route alert as backup. Even if you miss the initial release, set a route alert so you're notified about mid-cycle releases and the T-14 / T-24h dumps.

Booking Tips for ANA Mileage Club

Set a calendar reminder for midnight JST. ANA First Class to Tokyo is famously hard — be at your keyboard.

Catch ANA (All Nippon Airways) Award Space the Moment It Opens

Search live availability or set a route alert and we'll ping you the moment new seats appear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does ANA (All Nippon Airways) release award seats?

ANA (All Nippon Airways) releases award seats 355 days before departure through ANA Mileage Club. New inventory loads on a rolling daily basis, so each midnight a fresh day becomes bookable at the T-355 window (midnight in Tokyo).

What time of day does ANA (All Nippon Airways) open award seats?

ANA (All Nippon Airways) releases the next bookable day at midnight local time in Tokyo (JST). Set an alarm for the exact moment if you're chasing a premium-cabin seat — the most desirable awards on popular routes can disappear within minutes.

Can I book ANA (All Nippon Airways) award seats earlier than 355 days out?

No. 355 days is the maximum ANA Mileage Club booking window. The airline's revenue-management system loads each day's inventory one day at a time, so the date you want will become bookable on a rolling basis as it enters the T-355 window.

Does ANA (All Nippon Airways) release more award seats closer to departure?

Often, yes. Many airlines (including ANA (All Nippon Airways)) release a second wave of unsold premium-cabin seats to award inventory in the final two weeks before departure — typically at T-14, T-7, and T-24 hours. It's not as reliable as the initial release, but it's worth monitoring if you missed the first window.

How do I get notified when new ANA (All Nippon Airways) award space opens?

Set a route alert on Award Travel Finder for the specific origin/destination/date range you want. We monitor ANA (All Nippon Airways) availability and ping you the moment new award seats appear — including the last-minute releases at T-14 and T-24h.

Are partner award seats released at the same time as ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s own?

Not always. Partners (other Star Alliance, Oneworld, or SkyTeam programs booking ANA (All Nippon Airways)) typically see ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s inventory at the same T-355 window, but with reduced seat counts and occasional delays. For the best premium-cabin access on ANA (All Nippon Airways) metal, booking through ANA Mileage Club directly is usually the safest bet.