Where to credit Japan Airlines flights
Japan Airlines flights can earn miles in 17 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles earns the most, up to 400% of the distance flown in class A. In business class, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles earns the most, up to 300% of the distance flown in class J. The cheapest economy classes, like T, earn at most 2%.
Programs that earn
17
Booking classes
25
Best economy rate
100% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
By distance
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines 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 | Japan Airlines Mileage Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 250% Finnair Plus, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | Malaysia Airlines Enrich 130% · Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 125% · American Airlines AAdvantage 125% | 125% |
| D | 250% Finnair Plus, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | Malaysia Airlines Enrich 130% · American Airlines AAdvantage 125% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 125% | 125% |
| I | 250% Finnair Plus | Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles 200% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 130% · Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 125% | 125% |
| J | 300% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | Finnair Plus 250% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 130% · Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 125% | 125% |
| X | 200% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | British Airways Club 150% · Finnair Plus 150% · Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 125% | 70% |
Japan Airlines 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 | Japan Airlines Mileage Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100% American Airlines AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Finnair Plus +9 more | Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 70% · Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles 70% · Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 50% | 100% |
| G | 50% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer | American Airlines AAdvantage 30% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 30% · Finnair Plus 30% | 30% |
| H | 75% Malaysia Airlines Enrich | American Airlines AAdvantage 70% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 70% · British Airways Club 70% | 70% |
| K | 75% Malaysia Airlines Enrich | American Airlines AAdvantage 70% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 70% · Finnair Plus 70% | 70% |
| L | 70% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | American Airlines AAdvantage 50% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 50% · British Airways Club 50% | 50% |
| M | 75% Malaysia Airlines Enrich | American Airlines AAdvantage 70% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 70% · Finnair Plus 70% | 70% |
| N | 50% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | American Airlines AAdvantage 30% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 30% · Finnair Plus 30% | 30% |
| O | 50% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer | American Airlines AAdvantage 30% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 30% · Finnair Plus 30% | 30% |
| Q | 50% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | American Airlines AAdvantage 30% · Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus 30% · Finnair Plus 30% | 30% |
| S | 50% American Airlines AAdvantage, Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus, British Airways Club +12 more | Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 25% | 50% |
| T | 2% Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles | — | — |
| V | 50% American Airlines AAdvantage, Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus, British Airways Club +12 more | Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 25% | 50% |
| Y | 100% American Airlines AAdvantage, Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus, British Airways Club +12 more | Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards 50% | 100% |
| Z | 30% Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways Privilege Club +1 more | British Airways Club 25% · Iberia Plus 25% · Malaysia Airlines Enrich 25% | — |
Programs you can credit Japan Airlines flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- Alaska/Hawaiian Atmos Rewards
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus
- British Airways Club
- Cathay Marco Polo Club / Asia Miles
- Finnair Plus
- Flying Blue
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- Iberia Plus
- Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- Korean Air Skypass
- LATAM Pass
- Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- SriLankan FlySmiLes
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Japan Airlines flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Japan Airlines' 25 booking classes, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Finnair Plus and British Airways Club most often pay the most. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Japan Airlines economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Japan Airlines economy earns from 2% (class T) up to 100% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Japan Airlines business class earn?
Up to 300% of the distance flown, in Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles on class J. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Japan Airlines flights to Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles?
Yes. Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles earns on 25 booking classes on Japan Airlines. For example, class A earns 400%, class F earns 400%, class C earns 250% and class D earns 250% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Where to credit other Oneworld 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.