Point sites for mile collectors 2026 — best JAL / ANA mile conversion routes

Comparisons Published:2026-05-30 11 min read

Mile-collector basics

A "ground mile collector" is someone who racks up miles without flying. The go-to strategy is converting point-site points into miles via various routes. It's not unusual for people to collect 50,000–100,000 miles a year and turn them into family-trip tickets.

How to read conversion rates

"Points → miles" conversion swings widely from 50–90%. Converting directly is low (around 50%); chaining several routes is high (80–90%) — that's the quirk of mile conversion.

Best JAL mile route

Moppy → JAL miles (during the Dream Campaign) = 88% conversion (held several times a year)
Normally: Moppy → JAL miles direct at 80%

Concentrating conversions during the JAL Dream Campaign is most efficient. Held 4–6 times a year.

Best ANA mile route

With the "TOKYU route" and "Solachika route" gone in 2024, the modern go-to is:

  • Moppy → JQ CARD → ANA miles = around 81% effective
  • Hapitas → PeX → Nimoca → ANA miles = 75–80% effective

Building the route requires obtaining a JQ CARD (no annual fee).

Conversion rate by site

SiteJAL milesANA miles
Moppy80% (Dream 88%)81% (via JQ)
Hapitas50–80% (via PeX)75–80% (PeX → Nimoca)
Gendama50–60%50–70%
Pointtown50–80%50–81%

FAQ

Is 100,000 miles a year realistic as a ground collector?
Possible if you go all in. Combine card sign-ups + FX offers + Rakuten routing over a year for 500,000 yen of point earnings → (at 80% conversion) 400,000 miles. A round trip to Hawaii for a family of four is within range.
JAL or ANA — which is more efficient?
Conversion rates are about equal (around 80%). Decide by the airline you fly. JAL for Okinawa or Tokyo–Osaka, ANA for international — that's one way to choose.

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.