ANA vs JAL Mile-Earning Comparison 2026 — Choose Point-Activity Miles by Your Exit
ANA or JAL — choose point-activity miles by your "exit"
Points earned through point activity can be converted into ANA miles / JAL miles via relay services. Which you target changes the optimal route and conversion ratio (the value lost from points to miles), so deciding your "exit" first is the rule. This article organizes the differences in earning ANA vs. JAL, the conversion routes, and the cautions. Pair it with the land-miler chapter and relay chapter.
ANA vs JAL comparison
| Item | ANA | JAL |
|---|---|---|
| Main relay from point activity | Solachika-style routes / various relays | Dot Money, G-Point, etc. |
| Conversion ratio tendency | ~50–70 % depending on route | Relatively simple and clear |
| Award-ticket availability | Depends on route/season | Depends on route/season |
| Best for | Frequent ANA flyers / wide partnerships | Mainly JAL / prefer simple conversion |
Note: routes, ratios, and campaigns are revised frequently. Always confirm each relay service's and mile program's latest terms before converting.
Steps to earn miles
- Decide your exit (ANA or JAL)Choose by the airline you use and the routes you want.
- Check the matching relayIdentify relay services strong for your target miles. relay chapter.
- Earn points with high-value offersCard issuance, FX, account openings. card-issuance chapter.
- Convert to miles via a relayTargeting a boost campaign curbs the value loss.
For miles, "decide your exit before you earn" is the rule. ANA vs. JAL changes the optimal relay and offers. Since ratios are revised often, waiting for a boost campaign is also effective. Design the whole thing in the land-miler chapter.
Cautions
- Routes get revised: once-efficient routes can end. Always confirm the latest info.
- Conversion takes days: relay → miles can take days to weeks. Work backward from your travel booking.
- Miles also expire: both ANA and JAL have expiry. Earn with an award-ticket plan in mind.
- Calculate the ratio's value loss: value can drop from points to miles. Always confirm the ratio.
FAQ
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This article was written from publicly available information on each point site as of May 2026. Cashback rates, campaign terms, and redemption rules can change without notice — always check each site's official page for the latest. This site uses each point site's referral program, but going through a referral link never changes the rate you receive.