Fly to Japan with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 12 airports in Japan from other countries in the last 30 days, on 186 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,500 Amex points + $17.30 taxes (14,500 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at 1:1), Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 11
- International routes with award space
- 186
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 5,000 Amex points
- ICN–FUK · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 14,500 Amex points
- ICN–FUK · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 31,500 Amex points
- PVG–HND · Flying Blue 1:1
Amex partners with award space to Japan
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Japan where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Japan are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 112 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 103 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 101 | Amex to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 92 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 90 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 57 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 34 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 26 | Amex to Privilege Club |
| Aeromexico Club Premier | 1:1.6 | ~2 days | 12 | Amex to Club Premier |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5:4 | Instant | 7 | Amex to Asia Miles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 | Instant | 5 | Amex to TrueBlue |
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Lowest awards to Japan by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Japan from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,000 miles + $63.91 | ≈ 30,000 | 259 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Nagoya (NGO) | 30,000 miles + $63.91 | ≈ 30,000 | 246 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,000 miles + $63.91 | ≈ 30,000 | 245 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 286,300 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 286,300 | 331 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 286,300 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 286,300 | 331 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 286,400 miles + $13.10 | ≈ 286,400 | 90 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 64,600 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 64,600 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 69,700 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 69,700 | 328 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 89,900 miles + $5.60 | ≈ 89,900 | 328 |
| Economy | Busan (PUS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 7,500 miles + $13.70 | ≈ 7,500 | 189 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 7,500 miles + $17.30 | ≈ 7,500 | 121 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 7,500 miles + $17.30 | ≈ 7,500 | 118 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 15,000 miles + $17.50 | ≈ 15,000 | 122 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Okinawa (OKA) | 15,000 miles + $68.50 | ≈ 15,000 | 38 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Kumamoto (KMJ) | 15,000 miles + $17.90 | ≈ 15,000 | 2 |
| First | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 31,500 miles + $68.30 | ≈ 31,500 | 79 |
| First | Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 32,000 miles + $68.40 | ≈ 32,000 | 237 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 50,000 miles + $321.80 | ≈ 50,000 | 339 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 50,000 miles + $331.70 | ≈ 50,000 | 333 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 50,000 miles + $610.70 | ≈ 50,000 | 324 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 5,000 miles + $17.50 | ≈ 5,000 | 110 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Kumamoto (KMJ) | 5,000 miles + $17.90 | ≈ 5,000 | 2 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Kanazawa (KMQ) | 6,500 miles + $17.90 | ≈ 6,500 | 2 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 31,500 points + $63.91 | ≈ 31,500 | 271 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 31,500 points + $72.74 | ≈ 31,500 | 271 |
| Business | Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 31,500 points + $63.91 | ≈ 31,500 | 254 |
| First | Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 45,700 points + $63.91 | ≈ 45,700 | 286 |
| First | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 45,700 points + $63.91 | ≈ 45,700 | 280 |
| First | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 45,700 points + $63.91 | ≈ 45,700 | 279 |
| Premium Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 30,600 points + $80.74 | ≈ 30,600 | 5 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 36,200 points + $88.41 | ≈ 36,200 | 123 |
| Premium Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 36,200 points + $88.41 | ≈ 36,200 | 122 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 11,000 points + $35.60 | ≈ 11,000 | 286 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 11,000 points + $21.72 | ≈ 11,000 | 216 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 11,000 points + $21.72 | ≈ 11,000 | 215 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 17,380 miles + $17.70 | ≈ 17,380 | 98 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 17,380 miles + $20.40 | ≈ 17,380 | 82 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 17,380 miles + $20.70 | ≈ 17,380 | 58 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 7,720 miles + $13.40 | ≈ 7,720 | 158 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 9,260 miles + $13.40 | ≈ 9,260 | 193 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 9,260 miles + $13.40 | ≈ 9,260 | 171 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 14,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 14,500 | 117 |
| Business | Busan (PUS) to Nagoya (NGO) | 14,500 points + $13.70 | ≈ 14,500 | 59 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 15,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 15,500 | 116 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 42,000 points + $307.06 | ≈ 42,000 | 207 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 42,000 points + $591.87 | ≈ 42,000 | 38 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 42,000 points + $262.77 | ≈ 42,000 | 34 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK) | 5,500 points + $17.30 | ≈ 5,500 | 93 |
| Economy | Busan (PUS) to Nagoya (NGO) | 5,500 points + $13.70 | ≈ 5,500 | 24 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 7,000 points + $17.30 | ≈ 7,000 | 80 |
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Okinawa (OKA) | 20,000 points + $50.90 | ≈ 20,000 | 277 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 20,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 20,000 | 84 |
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Sapporo (CTS) | 20,000 points + $45.30 | ≈ 20,000 | 40 |
| First | Shenzhen (SZX) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 60,000 points + $42.50 | ≈ 60,000 | 3 |
| First | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 90,000 points + $75.81 | ≈ 90,000 | 1 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 150,000 points + $224.70 | ≈ 150,000 | 100 |
| Premium Economy | Montreal (YUL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 68,836 points + $115.99 | ≈ 68,836 | 335 |
| Premium Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 69,183 points + $83.61 | ≈ 69,183 | 340 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 70,591 points + $83.61 | ≈ 70,591 | 350 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Okinawa (OKA) | 8,000 points + $50.80 | ≈ 8,000 | 218 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 8,000 points + $50.90 | ≈ 8,000 | 61 |
| Economy | Shenzhen (SZX) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 15,000 points + $40.70 | ≈ 15,000 | 313 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 83,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 103,750 | 262 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 83,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 103,750 | 256 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 83,000 miles + $442.48 | ≈ 103,750 | 186 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 75,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 93,750 | 49 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 75,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 93,750 | 25 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 75,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 93,750 | 24 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 25,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 31,250 | 287 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 31,250 | 283 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 25,000 miles + $132.06 | ≈ 31,250 | 254 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 206 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 128 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 121 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 20,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 20,750 | 163 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 320 |
| Economy | Helsinki (HEL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,750 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 25,750 | 309 |
Aeromexico Club Premier: 1:1.6 · ~2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Denver (DEN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 206,000 points + $98.33 | ≈ 128,750 | 326 |
| Business | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 206,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 128,750 | 323 |
| Business | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 206,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 128,750 | 321 |
| Premium Economy | Mexico City (MEX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 104,800 points + $74.93 | ≈ 65,500 | 308 |
| Premium Economy | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 150,400 points + $98.51 | ≈ 94,000 | 260 |
| Premium Economy | Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 150,400 points + $98.51 | ≈ 94,000 | 256 |
| Economy | Houston (IAH) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 74,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 46,250 | 330 |
| Economy | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 74,000 points + $98.51 | ≈ 46,250 | 329 |
| Economy | Denver (DEN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 74,000 points + $98.33 | ≈ 46,250 | 328 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 32 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 24 |
| Business | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 148,750 | 19 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 113 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 112 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 97,500 | 106 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 220 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 215 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 47,500 | 212 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 65,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 81,250 | 106 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 80,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 100,000 | 167 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 80,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 100,000 | 29 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Questions about flying to Japan with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to Japan?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Japan from another country in the last 30 days was 14,500 points + $17.30 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Fukuoka (FUK): ≈ 14,500 Amex points + $17.30 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to Japan?
Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 112 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 103 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 101 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 92 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 90 routes), Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 57 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 34 routes), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 26 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.