Fly to Japan with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 11 programs that showed award space to 13 airports in Japan from other countries in the last 30 days, on 199 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,500 Citi 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
- 199
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 5,000 Citi points
- ICN–FUK · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 14,500 Citi points
- ICN–FUK · Virgin Atlantic 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 31,500 Citi points
- PVG–HND · Flying Blue 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Japan
Each program's ratio (Citi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 123 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 103 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 101 | Citi to Qantas |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 92 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 90 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 52 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 45 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 34 | Citi to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 26 | Citi to Privilege Club |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1:1 | Instant | 7 | Citi to Asia Miles |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to TrueBlue |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
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 Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 20,000 miles + $17.90 | ≈ 20,000 | 1 |
| Business | Beijing Capital (PEK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 30,000 miles + $13.40 | ≈ 30,000 | 255 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,000 miles + $23.30 | ≈ 30,000 | 239 |
| First | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 40,000 miles + $24.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 54 |
| First | Bangkok (BKK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 40,000 miles + $35.00 | ≈ 40,000 | 50 |
| First | Jakarta (CGK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 40,000 miles + $26.90 | ≈ 40,000 | 49 |
| Premium Economy | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,000 miles + $24.70 | ≈ 25,000 | 154 |
| Premium Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,000 miles + $26.90 | ≈ 25,000 | 124 |
| Premium Economy | Bangkok (BKK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 25,000 miles + $35.00 | ≈ 25,000 | 99 |
| Economy | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 20,000 miles + $23.00 | ≈ 20,000 | 284 |
| Economy | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 20,000 miles + $23.00 | ≈ 20,000 | 275 |
| Economy | Jakarta (CGK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 20,000 miles + $14.90 | ≈ 20,000 | 248 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 | Citi 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 | Citi 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 | Citi 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 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 90,000 | 284 |
| Business | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 90,000 | 280 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 90,000 | 274 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 285 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 281 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 35,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 280 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,000 miles + $68.50 | ≈ 30,000 | 183 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 30,000 miles + $23.40 | ≈ 30,000 | 145 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 62,000 miles + $259.50 | ≈ 62,000 | 330 |
| First | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 112,000 miles + $392.20 | ≈ 112,000 | 23 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 112,000 miles + $699.50 | ≈ 112,000 | 6 |
| First | Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 142,000 miles + $418.60 | ≈ 142,000 | 8 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 15,000 miles + $23.30 | ≈ 15,000 | 262 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 15,000 miles + $68.50 | ≈ 15,000 | 198 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Osaka Kansai (KIX) | 37,000 miles + $151.80 | ≈ 37,000 | 330 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi 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 |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 119,000 | 32 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 119,000 | 24 |
| Business | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 119,000 miles + $278.98 | ≈ 119,000 | 19 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 78,000 | 113 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 78,000 | 112 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 78,000 miles + $267.52 | ≈ 78,000 | 106 |
| Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 38,000 | 220 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 38,000 | 215 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 38,000 miles + $33.63 | ≈ 38,000 | 212 |
JetBlue TrueBlue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Boston (BOS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 65,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 65,000 | 106 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) | 80,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 80,000 | 167 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 80,000 points + $5.60 | ≈ 80,000 | 29 |
Citi 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 Citi points
How many Citi 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 Citi 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 Citi transfer partners had award space to Japan?
American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 123 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), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 52 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 45 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 34 routes) and 3 other programs, counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.