Asia Miles award chart 2026: Cathay Pacific miles by distance, with changes
Cathay Pacific prices its own flights by distance. This page shows one-way prices as of May 2026, which routes fall in each band, and how the chart has changed. Return trips cost double.
| Distance band | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 750 miles | 7,000 | 11,000 | 16,000 | N/A |
| 751 to 2,750 miles (short, type 1) | 9,000 | 18,000 | 27,000 | 43,000 |
| 751 to 2,750 miles (short, type 2) | 13,000 | 23,000 | 33,000 | 50,000 |
| 2,751 to 5,000 miles | 20,000 | 39,000 | 60,000 | 90,000 |
| 5,001 to 7,500 miles | 27,000 | 52,000 | 91,000 | 125,000 |
| 7,501 miles and over | 38,000 | 78,000 | 119,000 | 160,000 |
Miles are per person, one way, on flights operated by Cathay Pacific. First class is shown for completeness and is not in the PointPopz explorer. The chart is an unofficial summary, checked against Cathay's award search, so confirm your exact route before you book.
Which route is in which band?
| Band | Routes on PointPopz |
|---|---|
| 1 to 750 miles | Guangzhou, Taipei, Manila, Hanoi |
| 751 to 2,750 miles (short, type 1) | Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, Chengdu Tianfu, Seoul Incheon, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, Ho Chi Minh City |
| 751 to 2,750 miles (short, type 2) | Tokyo, Osaka Kansai, Fukuoka, Nagoya Chubu, Sapporo New Chitose, Bali Denpasar, Jakarta, Surabaya, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai |
| 2,751 to 5,000 miles | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide |
| 5,001 to 7,500 miles | London Heathrow, Manchester, Paris CDG, Frankfurt, Rome Fiumicino, Munich, Brussels, Amsterdam Schiphol, Zurich, Milan Malpensa, Madrid, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Auckland |
| 7,501 miles and over | New York JFK, Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth, Boston |
The two short bands split by destination, not just distance. Shanghai is only 780 miles away but sits in short type 1, and Tokyo sits in short type 2.
What changed
- May 2026: Short type 1 Premium Economy fell from 20,000 to 18,000 and Business from 28,000 to 27,000. Short type 2 Business rose from 32,000 to 33,000. Medium Premium Economy rose from 38,000 to 39,000 and Business from 58,000 to 60,000. Long Premium Economy rose from 50,000 to 52,000 and Business from 88,000 to 91,000. Ultra-long Premium Economy rose from 75,000 to 78,000 and Business from 115,000 to 119,000.
- April 2025: Travel blogs reported that Cathay raised many prices, mostly by up to about 5%, while lowering some short-haul Economy awards (for example Taipei) and raising others (Tokyo and Bali Economy, 12,500 to 13,000).
- January 2023: Travellers reported that free changes and free stopovers on awards ended.
Two booking tips to check before you rely on them
- Travellers report that a mixed-cabin award is priced pro-rata, not at the highest cabin for the whole trip.
- Travellers report that a layover of up to about 24 hours is allowed as a transfer, where longer stopovers are not.
Both come from traveller reports, and rules change, so confirm on Cathay's website.
Frequently asked questions
How many Asia Miles is Hong Kong to Tokyo?
One way on Cathay Pacific, Tokyo is in the second short band: 13,000 Asia Miles in Economy, 23,000 in Premium Economy and 33,000 in Business, on the May 2026 chart. Return is double.
Is the Asia Miles award chart distance-based?
Yes. Cathay Pacific prices flights it operates by distance flown, in six bands, and the two short bands (751 to 2,750 miles) split further by destination. Check the band for your route on Cathay's award search.
What changed in the May 2026 chart?
Short type 1 Premium Economy fell to 18,000 and Business to 27,000. Short type 2 Business rose to 33,000. Medium, long and ultra-long Premium Economy and Business all rose by about 1,000 to 4,000 miles.
Do these prices apply to partner airlines?
No. They are for flights operated by Cathay Pacific. Partner airlines use a different chart, and seat availability is separate from the price.
See also: Hong Kong to London on Asia Miles and how PointPopz calculates value. Page updated 6 October 2026.