Where to credit Air New Zealand flights
Air New Zealand flights can earn miles in 20 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In business class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 241.4% of the distance flown in class C. In premium economy, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 160.93% of the distance flown in class A. The cheapest economy classes, like P, earn at most 25%.
Programs that earn
20
Booking classes
22
Best economy rate
160.93% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program
None in our data
Air New Zealand 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 200% · Avianca LifeMiles 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% |
| D | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 200% · Avianca LifeMiles 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% |
| J | 201.17% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 200% · Avianca LifeMiles 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% |
| Z | 201.17% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air India Maharaja Club 200% · Avianca LifeMiles 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% |
Air New Zealand 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% · Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% · Air India Maharaja Club 100% |
| G | 75% Asiana Club | United MileagePlus 25% |
| H | 100% Asiana Club, Ethiopian ShebaMiles, Etihad Guest +4 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 75% · United MileagePlus 75% |
| K | 75% Asiana Club | United MileagePlus 25% |
| L | 75% Asiana Club | United MileagePlus 50% |
| M | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Asiana Club 100% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 100% · Etihad Guest 100% |
| P | 25% United MileagePlus | — |
| Q | 100% Asiana Club, Ethiopian ShebaMiles, Etihad Guest +3 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Miles&More 75% · Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 75% |
| S | 75% Asiana Club | United MileagePlus 50% |
| T | 100% Ethiopian ShebaMiles, Etihad Guest, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer +1 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Asiana Club 75% · Aegean Miles+Bonus 70% |
| V | 100% Ethiopian ShebaMiles, Etihad Guest, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer +2 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Asiana Club 75% · United MileagePlus 75% |
| W | 100% Ethiopian ShebaMiles, Etihad Guest, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer +1 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Asiana Club 75% · Aegean Miles+Bonus 70% |
| X | 25% United MileagePlus | — |
| Y | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% · Aegean Miles+Bonus 100% · Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% |
Programs you can credit Air New Zealand 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
- Etihad Guest
- Eva Air Infinity MileageLands
- Miles&More
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- TAP Miles&Go
- Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- United MileagePlus
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Air New Zealand flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Air New Zealand's 22 booking classes, Air China PhoenixMiles, Asiana Club and Ethiopian ShebaMiles most often pay the most. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Air New Zealand economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Air New Zealand economy earns from 25% (class P) up to 160.93% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Air New Zealand business class earn?
Up to 241.4% of the distance flown, in Air China PhoenixMiles on class C. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Air New Zealand flights to Air China PhoenixMiles?
Yes. Air China PhoenixMiles earns on 16 booking classes on Air New Zealand. For example, class C earns 241.4%, class D earns 241.4%, class J earns 201.17% and class Z earns 201.17% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
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.