How to Buy ANA Mileage Club Miles (2026)
You can buy ANA Mileage Club miles by transferring points (mainly American Express) or for less on a marketplace. ANA's award chart is one of the best values in the sky for premium cabins — especially 'The Room' Business Class and First Class to Japan — but ANA-operated awards must be booked round-trip, and fuel surcharges apply, so plan the full trip before you buy.
Can you buy ANA Mileage Club miles?
Yes — most people get ANA miles by **transferring American Express Membership Rewards** (ANA's main US transfer partner) or by buying them for less on a **marketplace** like MileMarketplace. ANA is a Star Alliance carrier with an unusually generous award chart for premium cabins.
ANA sweet spots
- **'The Room' Business Class** and **First Class** to Japan — among the best premium products and best-value redemptions anywhere.
- **Round-trip US–Japan Business** at off-peak levels is a standout on ANA's distance-based chart.
- **Star Alliance partner awards** booked with ANA miles can be efficient on the right routes.
The round-trip rule (important)
ANA-operated awards generally must be booked **round-trip** — you can't book a one-way on ANA metal with ANA miles. Plan both directions before you buy, and factor in **fuel surcharges**, which ANA adds to many awards.
How much do ANA miles cost?
See live prices on the ANA listings page and the miles price index; confirm value with the should-I-buy calculator.
| Source | Typical cost / 1,000 miles | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer from Amex Membership Rewards | Varies | Main US route; watch transfer bonuses |
| Marketplace (MileMarketplace) | $13–$18 | Below retail |
Do ANA miles expire?
ANA Mileage Club miles have a **hard expiry — about 36 months** from when they're earned, regardless of activity. Only buy or transfer miles when you're ready to book.
Risks of buying ANA miles
Program terms **restrict selling/transferring** miles to third parties, and the hard expiry adds timing risk. Transferring Amex points is within the rules; a marketplace is a grey area — see is it legal to sell airline miles. MileMarketplace books the award for you with secure checkout and refund protection.
How to verify award space first
Confirm round-trip space in both directions before buying. Search live on PointsYeah or seats.aero, note the miles and surcharge, then buy exactly what you need.
How to buy ANA miles and book The Room: step by step
- 1
Find round-trip space
Search live ANA award space in both directions and note the miles needed and the fuel surcharge.
- 2
Do the math
Compare all-in cost (miles + surcharge) with the cash fare using the should-I-buy calculator.
- 3
Get the miles
Transfer Amex points or buy on a marketplace — exactly the round-trip amount needed.
- 4
Book the award
Redeem round-trip in the traveler's name. On MileMarketplace, our team books it for you.
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Verify
Confirm the booking with ANA before the order completes.
Put this into action on MileMarketplace
Compare live offers by airline and book award flights with secure checkout.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you buy ANA Mileage Club miles?
- You can transfer American Express points (ANA's main US partner) or buy miles for less on a marketplace. ANA doesn't sell miles cheaply directly to most members.
- What is the best use of ANA miles?
- Premium-cabin awards to Japan — 'The Room' Business Class and First Class — are the marquee, best-value redemptions on ANA's distance-based chart.
- Why do ANA awards have to be round-trip?
- ANA-operated awards generally can't be booked one-way with ANA miles; you must book both directions, so plan the full trip before buying.
- Do ANA miles expire?
- Yes — ANA Mileage Club miles expire about 36 months after they're earned, regardless of activity, so buy only when you're ready to book.
- Which points transfer to ANA?
- American Express Membership Rewards is the main US transfer partner (watch for transfer bonuses); Marriott Bonvoy also transfers to ANA.
- Do ANA awards have fuel surcharges?
- Yes, ANA adds carrier-imposed surcharges to many awards, so include the cash total when judging value.
- How many miles for ANA business class to Japan?
- Round-trip US–Japan Business on ANA's chart commonly runs roughly 75,000–90,000 miles off-peak plus surcharges. Confirm live before buying.
- Is buying ANA miles worth it for economy?
- Usually not — the value is in premium cabins. For cheap economy, paying cash is typically better.
- Can I buy ANA miles for someone else?
- You can transfer or buy miles and book an award in another person's name. See our guide on buying miles for someone else.
- Where can I buy ANA miles safely?
- Transfer from Amex, or use a marketplace with secure checkout and refund protection such as MileMarketplace.
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