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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Cathay Pacific • Oneworld
Earning Rate
1 mile per HK$6 spent
Award Structure
Distance-based award chart
Transfer Partners
Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP
Award Sweet Spots
First class to Asia from 110,000 miles
Business class within Asia from 40,000 miles
Flexible stopovers in Hong Kong
Recent Program Changes
Award hold feature extended
New redemption partnerships
Improved premium cabin availability
Popular Award Routes
Current pricing for popular destinations (subject to availability and peak/off-peak periods)
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong → New York | 85,000 | 160,000 | 220,000 | Search |
| Hong Kong → London | 45,000 | 110,000 | 150,000 | Search |
| Hong Kong → Tokyo | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 | Search |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | 30,000 | 65,000 | 125,000 | Search |
| Hong Kong → Singapore | 15,000 | 40,000 | 65,000 | Search |
| Hong Kong → Bangkok | 15,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | Search |
Maximizing Your Asia Miles
Earning Strategies
Fly Cathay Pacific
Earn miles on all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights.
Pro Tip: Premium economy earns well and is often available for upgrades
Credit Card Transfers
Transfer from Amex, Capital One, and Citi at 1:1 ratios.
Pro Tip: Citi ThankYou Points transfers are instant
Hotel Transfers
Transfer from Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1 ratio with bonuses.
Pro Tip: Transfer 60,000 Marriott points to get 25,000 Asia Miles
iShop Portal
Earn miles through online shopping portal with major retailers.
Pro Tip: Compare rates with cashback portals - sometimes cash is better
Redemption Tips
OneWorld Multi-Carrier Awards
Asia Miles allows excellent multi-carrier awards within OneWorld at competitive rates.
Cathay First Class
Cathay's First Class is exceptional - prioritize routes with First Class availability.
Partner Sweet Spots
Use for Japan Airlines, Qantas, and other partners when Cathay doesn't fly the route.
Stopover in Hong Kong
Add a free stopover in Hong Kong on award tickets - essentially two trips for the price of one.
Get Cathay Pacific Award Alerts
Be notified when great Asia Miles redemption opportunities become available
Weekly deals and award space alerts for Cathay Pacific