Where to credit Air China flights
Air China flights can earn miles in 18 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 482.8% of the distance flown in class F. In business class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 402.34% of the distance flown in class J. The cheapest economy classes, like K, earn at most 40.23%.
Programs that earn
18
Booking classes
22
Best economy rate
177.03% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
By distance
Air China PhoenixMiles
Air China first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
Air China business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Air China PhoenixMiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 321.87% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 200% 路 United MileagePlus 200% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 150% | 321.87% |
| D | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 200% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 150% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 150% | 241.4% |
| J | 402.34% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 200% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 200% | 402.34% |
| R | 201.17% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 125% 路 ANA Mileage Club 125% 路 Cathay Marco Polo Club / Asia Miles 125% | 201.17% |
| Z | 201.17% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 125% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 125% | 201.17% |
Air China economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Air China PhoenixMiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 177.03% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% | 177.03% |
| H | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 75% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 75% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 75% | 120.7% |
| K | 40.23% Air China PhoenixMiles | ANA Mileage Club 30% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 25% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 25% | 40.23% |
| L | 40.23% Air China PhoenixMiles | ANA Mileage Club 30% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 25% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 25% | 40.23% |
| M | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 100% 路 Miles&More 100% 路 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 100% | 160.93% |
| P | 40.23% Air China PhoenixMiles | ANA Mileage Club 30% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 25% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 25% | 40.23% |
| Q | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 75% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 75% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 75% | 120.7% |
| S | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 50% | 80.47% |
| T | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 50% | 80.47% |
| U | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 100% 路 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 100% 路 Aegean Miles+Bonus 75% | 120.7% |
| V | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 75% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 75% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 75% | 120.7% |
| W | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% 路 Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% 路 Air India Maharaja Club 50% | 80.47% |
| Y | 177.03% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% 路 Avianca LifeMiles 110% 路 TAP Miles&Go 110% | 177.03% |
Programs you can credit Air China flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- ANA Mileage Club
- Aegean Miles+Bonus
- Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- Air China PhoenixMiles
- Air India Maharaja Club
- Asiana Club
- Avianca LifeMiles
- Cathay Marco Polo Club / Asia Miles
- Copa Airlines ConnectMiles
- Egyptair Plus
- Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- Eva Air Infinity MileageLands
- Miles&More
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- TAP Miles&Go
- Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- United MileagePlus
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Air China flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Air China economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Air China economy earns from 40.23% (class K) up to 177.03% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Air China business class earn?
Up to 402.34% of the distance flown, in Air China PhoenixMiles on class J. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Where to credit other Star Alliance airlines
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.