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Asiana Airlines is a South Korean airline operating routes all over Asia and to the United States. The airline has its own frequent flyer program, known as Asiana Club, through which you can earn miles in many ways, including flying on Asiana Airlines or any of its Star Alliance partners.
When it comes to redeeming Asiana Club miles, one major advantage is that award flights operated by both Asiana Airlines and its airline partners are priced according to fixed, region-based award charts. That means that it’s possible to find award flight redemptions that offer outsized value, unlike with other frequent flyer programs that have begun pricing their award flights using dynamic pricing models.
Asiana Club miles can also be used to book upgrade awards on flights operated by both Asiana Airlines and airline partners, as well as to book Star Alliance Round The World award itineraries, which can include flights operated by any Star Alliance airline.
In this article, we’re going to include all of the award charts for the Asiana Airlines Asiana Club program, so that you can easily reference them and find the redemptions that offer the best value.
Asiana Club Award Chart for Flights on Asiana Airlines
Of course, Asiana Club miles can be used to book award flights operated by Asiana Airlines. These award flights are priced according to a region-based award chart. The following table lists which geographic areas are included in each region:
| Region Name | Geographic Areas Included |
|---|---|
| Domestic flight | All routes serviced in Korea |
| Japan | Nagoya, Tokyo, Miyazaki, Sapporo, Sendai, Osaka, Okinawa, Fukuoka |
| China/Northeast Asia | Kaohsiung, Guangzhou, Guilin, Nanjing, Dalian, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Xian, Yanji, Ulaanbaatar, Yancheng, Yantai, Weihai, Changsha, Changchun, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Taipei, Tianjin, Harbin, Hangzhou, Hong Kong |
| Southeast Asia | Guam, Nha Trang, Danang, Manila, Bangkok, Saipan, Cebu, Singapore, Jakarta, Clark Field, Palau, Phu Quoc, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Chiang Mai |
| Southwest Asia | Delhi, Almaty, Tashkent |
| United States | New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu |
| Europe | London, Rome, Barcelona, Venice, Istanbul, Paris, Frankfurt |
| Oceania | Sydney, Melbourne |
The prices of Asiana Airlines award flights also vary based on whether they occur during low season or high-peak season.
The following table includes the high-peak dates for the year 2025:
| Flight Type | 2025 High-Peak Dates |
|---|---|
| International flights (departing from the Americas) | • May 12-July 4 • Dec. 7-31 |
| International flights (departing from non-American locations) | • Jan. 1 • Jan. 24-Feb. 2 • May 1-5 • June 5-8 • July 18-Aug. 17 • Oct. 2-12 • Dec. 24-31 |
| Domestic flight | • Jan. 1 • Jan. 27-31 • Feb. 22-March 3 • May 1-6 • June 5-7 • July 26-Aug. 23 • Oct. 3-11 • Dec. 25 • Dec. 31 |
If an award flight occurs on one of the high-peak dates listed above, then it will cost 50% more miles than its equivalent low season flight. For instance, if a certain Asiana Airlines-operated award flight costs 10,000 miles on a low season date, it will cost 15,000 miles on a high-peak season date.
If a date is not included in the table above, then that date is considered a low season date and all Asiana Airlines-operated award flights on that date will be priced according to the values in the following award chart.
The following award chart includes the prices of round-trip Asiana Airlines-operated award flights for adults during low season:
| Route Type | Routes | Economy | Business | Business Smartium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes to/from Korea | Domestic flight | 10,000 | 12,000 | N/A |
| Korea to Japan, China or Northeast Asia | 30,000 | 45,000 | 50,000 | |
| Korea to Southeast Asia | 40,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 | |
| Korea to Southwest Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 | |
| Korea to the U.S., Oceania or Europe | 70,000 | 105,000 | 125,000 | |
| Routes with transfers in Korea | Japan to China or Northeast Asia | 45,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Southeast Asia | 55,000 | 70,000 | 85,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Southwest Asia | 60,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to the U.S. or Oceania | 75,000 | 110,000 | 135,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Europe | 75,000 | 110,000 | 135,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to Europe | 85,000 | 125,000 | 155,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to Southwest Asia | 70,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to the U.S. or Oceania | 85,000 | 125,000 | 155,000 | |
| Southwest Asia to the U.S. or Oceania | 95,000 | 140,000 | 175,000 | |
| Oceania to the U.S. | 105,000 | 160,000 | 200,000 | |
| Oceania to Europe | 105,000 | 160,000 | 200,000 |
For routes with transfers in Korea, transfers must be under 24 hours in length. If stopovers are more than 24 hours, you’ll have to pay the required mileage for two separate flight awards.
For international flights, mileage for infants under the age of 2 is 10% of the required mileage for adults. For children aged 2-11, mileage is 75% of the required mileage for adults. For domestic flights, mileage for children aged 2-12 is 75% of the required mileage for adults. Children under the age of 2 years old fly free on domestic flights on the accompanying adult’s lap.
Unaccompanied minors on domestic and international flights will be required to pay the same mileage as adults.
Asiana Club Award Charts for Flights on Partner Airlines
The Asiana Club program also gives members the option to redeem miles for flights operated by partner airlines. These partners include all member airlines of Star Alliance, as well as Etihad Airways. These partner-operated award flights are priced according to a series of region-based award charts.
The following table lists which geographic areas are included in each region:
| Region Name | Geographic Areas Included |
|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | Taiwan, Macau, Mongolia, Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong |
| Southeast Asia | Guam, Laos, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Saipan, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Palau Islands, Philippines |
| Southwest Asia | Nepal, Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan |
| South Pacific | Nauru, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Samoa, Solomon Islands, American Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Fiji Islands, Australia |
| North America | U.S. (excluding Hawaii), Canada |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Grenada, Nicaragua, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, British Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Kitts & Nevis, Suriname, Aruba, Haiti, Antigua, Antilles, El Salvador, Honduras, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico, French Guiana, Hawaii |
| South America 1 | Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Peru |
| South America 2 | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay |
| Europe | Georgia, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Russia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Moldova, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Iceland, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Andorra, Albania, Algeria, Estonia, United Kingdom, Austria, Ukraine, Italy, Gibraltar, Czech, Croatia, Turkey, Tunisia, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary |
| Middle East | Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait |
| Africa | Ghana, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Niger, Liberia, Lesotho, Rwanda, Libya, Reunion, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, Swaziland, Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Zimbabwe, Chad, Cameroon, Kenya, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo, Tanzania, Togo |
Unlike with Asiana-operated award flights, the prices of partner-operated award flights don’t fluctuate based on seasonality.
These award charts are divided by their location of origin. To use these award charts, find the chart that corresponds with your desired departure location. Then, within that chart, find your desired destination and your desired cabin class.
For any partner-operated, round-trip award itineraries that include a sector between Incheon International Airport and New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu, Sydney, Melbourne, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Barcelona or Istanbul, you’ll be charged an additional 10,000 miles on top of the rate listed in the award chart.
Flights Originating in Northeast Asia
The following award chart includes the round-trip prices of partner-operated flights originating in Northeast Asia:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 40,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| South Pacific | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| North America | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| South America 1 | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| South America 2 | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| Europe | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Middle East | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Africa | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
The award chart above is for round-trip award travel. The price of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in Southeast Asia
The award chart below lists the round-trip rates for partner-operated flights originating in Southeast Asia:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 40,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| South Pacific | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| North America | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| South America 1 | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| South America 2 | 110,000 | 170,000 | 220,000 |
| Europe | 75,000 | 115,000 | 150,000 |
| Middle East | 75,000 | 115,000 | 150,000 |
| Africa | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
The award chart above lists the prices of round-trip award flights. The cost of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in Southwest Asia
The award chart below shows the rates for round-trip, partner-operated flights originating in Southwest Asia:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 25,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| South Pacific | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| North America | 100,000 | 150,000 | 210,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 100,000 | 150,000 | 210,000 |
| South America 1 | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| South America 2 | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| Europe | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| Middle East | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| Africa | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
The award chart above includes the rates for round-trip award flights. A one-way award flight costs half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in the South Pacific
The following award chart includes the prices of round-trip, partner-operated flights that originate in the South Pacific:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| South Pacific | 25,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| North America | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| South America 1 | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| South America 2 | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| Europe | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| Middle East | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| Africa | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
The award chart above shows the mileage rates for round-trip award travel. A one-way award flight costs half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in North America
This award chart shows the mileage rates for round-trip, partner-operated flights originating in North America:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 210,000 |
| South Pacific | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| North America | 25,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| South America 1 | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| South America 2 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Europe | 50,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
| Middle East | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Africa | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
The award chart above includes the rates for round-trip award travel. One-way award flights cost half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in Mexico, Hawaii, or Central America
This award chart displays the round-trip prices for partner-operated flights originating in Mexico, Hawaii, or Central America:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 210,000 |
| South Pacific | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| North America | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| South America 1 | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| South America 2 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Europe | 50,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
| Middle East | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Africa | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
The award chart above includes the mileage rates for round-trip award travel. The price of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in South America 1
The award chart below includes the round-trip rates for partner-operated flights that originate in South America 1:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| South Pacific | 110,000 | 165,000 | 240,000 |
| North America | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 35,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 |
| South America 1 | 25,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| South America 2 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Europe | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| Middle East | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Africa | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
The award chart above displays the rates for round-trip award flights. The price of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in South America 2
The following award chart lists the prices for round-trip partner flights originating in South America 2:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 110,000 | 170,000 | 220,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| South Pacific | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| North America | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| South America 1 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| South America 2 | 25,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| Europe | 90,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| Middle East | 90,000 | 130,000 | 180,000 |
| Africa | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
The award chart above shows the rates for round-trip award flights. The cost of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in Europe
The following award chart shows the round-trip rates for partner-operated flights that originate in Europe:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 75,000 | 115,000 | 150,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| South Pacific | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| North America | 50,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 50,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
| South America 1 | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| South America 2 | 90,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| Europe | 30,000 | 50,000 | 70,000 |
| Middle East | 40,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 |
| Africa | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
The award chart above includes the prices of round-trip award flights. The cost of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in the Middle East
The award chart below shows the prices of round-trip, partner-operated flights originating in the Middle East:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 75,000 | 115,000 | 150,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| South Pacific | 110,000 | 165,000 | 220,000 |
| North America | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| South America 1 | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| South America 2 | 90,000 | 130,000 | 180,000 |
| Europe | 40,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 |
| Middle East | 40,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 |
| Africa | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
The award chart above lists the prices of round-trip award flights. The price of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Flights Originating in Africa
The award chart below includes the round-trip prices of partner-operated flights that originate in Africa:
| Destination | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 90,000 | 135,000 | 180,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| South Pacific | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| North America | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| South America 1 | 100,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
| South America 2 | 120,000 | 180,000 | 240,000 |
| Europe | 70,000 | 110,000 | 140,000 |
| Middle East | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Africa | 80,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
The award chart above includes the rates for round-trip award travel. The cost of a one-way award flight is half of the required mileage for a round-trip flight on the same route.
Asiana Club Award Chart for Star Alliance Round The World Awards
The Asiana Club program also gives members the option to redeem miles for Star Alliance Round The World awards, which can include flights operated by any Star Alliance airline.
Here are some of the rules that apply to Round The World program award itineraries booked through the Asiana Club program:
- Travel must continue in one direction (either east to west or west to east.)
- The itinerary must include flights across both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
- There must be at least 10 days between the date of initial departure and the final date of arrival.
- Traveling through the initial departing city is not permitted.
- Up to seven stopovers are allowed throughout the entire itinerary.
- Up to two stopovers are allowed within the same country.
The Asiana Club program offers a flat rate for all economy class Round The World itineraries and another flat rate for all business class Round The World itineraries. Depending on the specific flights included in your itinerary, the value of these awards can vary significantly.
The required mileage for Round The World itineraries are 140,000 for Economy class and 230,000 for Business class.
Asiana Club Award Chart for Upgrade Awards on Asiana Airlines
In addition to booking award flights with Asiana Airlines, you can also use Asiana Club miles to upgrade your class of service on Asiana Airlines-operated flights. Upgrade awards on Asiana Airlines are priced according to a region-based award chart.
The price of Asiana Airlines upgrade awards is also affected by whether the flight occurs during low season or high-peak season. If a flight occurs during high-peak season, the upgrade award will cost 50% more than the rate listed in the award chart below. The high-peak dates for Asiana Airlines upgrade awards are the same as the high-peak dates for Asiana Airlines-operated award flights.
You can view both the regions table and the seasonality table for Asiana Airlines award flights and upgrade awards in the “Asiana Club Award Chart for Flights on Asiana Airlines” section above.
The following award chart is for upgrade awards on Asiana Airlines-operated flights during low season:
| Route Type | Routes | Economy to Business | Business to Business Smartium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea departures | Domestic flight | 3,000 | N/A |
| Korea to Japan, China or Northeast Asia | 20,000 | 25,000 | |
| Korea to Southeast Asia | 25,000 | 35,000 | |
| Korea to Southwest Asia | 25,000 | 40,000 | |
| Korea to the U.S., Oceania or Europe | 60,000 | 80,000 | |
| Routes with transfers in Korea | Japan to China or Northeast Asia | 30,000 | 40,000 |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Southeast Asia | 35,000 | 50,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Southwest Asia | 35,000 | 55,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to U.S. or Oceania | 60,000 | 85,000 | |
| Japan, China or Northeast Asia to Europe | 60,000 | 85,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to Europe | 75,000 | 105,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to Southwest Asia | 40,000 | 65,000 | |
| Southeast Asia to the U.S. or Oceania | 75,000 | 105,000 | |
| Southwest Asia to the U.S. or Oceania | 75,000 | 110,000 | |
| Oceania to the U.S. | 100,000 | 140,000 | |
| Oceania to Europe | 100,000 | 140,000 |
For upgrade awards, mileage for infants below the age of 2 is 10% of the required mileage for an adult (as shown in the chart above.)
For children aged 2-12 on domestic flights, required mileage is 75% of the required mileage for adults. For children aged 2-11 on international flights, required mileage will be 75% of the required mileage for adults.
The full adult mileage rate applies to unaccompanied minors requesting upgrades on domestic or international Asiana Airlines flights.
Asiana Club Award Charts for Upgrade Awards on Star Alliance Airlines
Asiana Club members can also redeem their miles for upgrade awards on all Star Alliance airlines, except Air India. You can’t use Asiana Club miles for upgrade awards on Asiana Airlines’ non-Star Alliance partner, Etihad Airways.
In order to qualify for an upgrade award on a Star Alliance flight, you must have already purchased a ticket for that flight and apply for the upgrade award at least three days before that flight’s departure.
Additionally, you may only upgrade to the next higher class of service. For instance, if your original booking was for economy class, you can only upgrade to business class. You can’t upgrade from economy class to first class.
Each upgrade award is valid for a cabin class upgrade on one sector. So, if you have an itinerary with multiple sectors (for instance, from Seoul to Chicago with a layover in Tokyo) and you want to upgrade your entire flight itinerary, you’d have to purchase an upgrade award for Seoul to Tokyo and Tokyo to Chicago.
The regions used for these award charts are the same as those used for the award charts for partner award flights. To see which geographic areas are included in each region, refer to the table in the “Asiana Club Award Charts for Flights on Partner Airlines” section above.
Flights Originating in Northeast Asia
The following award chart includes the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Northeast Asia:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| South Pacific | 30,000 | 38,000 |
| North America | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| South America 1 | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South America 2 | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| Europe | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Middle East | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Africa | 40,000 | 48,000 |
Flights Originating in Southeast Asia
The award chart below includes the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Southeast Asia:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| South Pacific | 28,000 | 43,000 |
| North America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South America 1 | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| South America 2 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| Europe | 35,000 | 43,000 |
| Middle East | 35,000 | 43,000 |
| Africa | 38,000 | 46,000 |
Flights Originating in Southwest Asia
The award chart below shows the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Southwest Asia:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| South Pacific | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| North America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South America 1 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| South America 2 | 55,000 | 63,000 |
| Europe | 28,000 | 33,000 |
| Middle East | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| Africa | 25,000 | 30,000 |
Flights Originating in the South Pacific
The following award chart includes the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in the South Pacific:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 30,000 | 38,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 28,000 | 43,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| South Pacific | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| North America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South America 1 | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| South America 2 | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| Europe | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| Middle East | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| Africa | 40,000 | 48,000 |
Flights Originating in North America
The following award chart shows the mileage cost of upgrade awards for Star Alliance flights originating in North America:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South Pacific | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| North America | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| South America 1 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| South America 2 | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Europe | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Middle East | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Africa | 38,000 | 46,000 |
Flights Originating in Mexico, Hawaii, or Central America
The following award chart displays the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Mexico, Hawaii, or Central America:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South Pacific | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| North America | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| South America 1 | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| South America 2 | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| Europe | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Middle East | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Africa | 45,000 | 53,000 |
Flights Originating in South America 1
The award chart below includes the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights that originate in South America 1:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| South Pacific | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| North America | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| South America 1 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| South America 2 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Europe | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Middle East | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Africa | 40,000 | 48,000 |
Flights Originating in South America 2
The following award chart lists the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in South America 2:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 55,000 | 63,000 |
| South Pacific | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| North America | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| South America 1 | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Europe | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Middle East | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Africa | 45,000 | 53,000 |
Flights Originating in Europe
The following award chart shows the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Europe:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 35,000 | 43,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 28,000 | 33,000 |
| South Pacific | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| North America | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| South America 1 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| South America 2 | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Europe | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Middle East | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| Africa | 25,000 | 30,000 |
Flights Originating in Middle East
The following award chart shows the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in the Middle East:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 35,000 | 43,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| South Pacific | 50,000 | 58,000 |
| North America | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| South America 1 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| South America 2 | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Europe | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| Middle East | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Africa | 18,000 | 23,000 |
Flights Originating in Africa
The following award chart shows the mileage cost of upgrade awards on Star Alliance flights originating in Africa:
| Destination | Economy to Business | Business to First |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Southwest Asia | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| South Pacific | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| North America | 38,000 | 46,000 |
| Mexico, Hawaii, Central America | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| South America 1 | 40,000 | 48,000 |
| South America 2 | 45,000 | 53,000 |
| Europe | 25,000 | 30,000 |
| Middle East | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| Africa | 15,000 | 20,000 |
The Bottom Line
As one of the remaining frequent flyer programs that continues to use region-based award charts to price award flights and upgrade awards, the Asiana Club program offers the opportunity to find outsized-value redemptions.
This program also offers Star Alliance Round The World awards for 140,000 miles in economy class and 230,000 miles in business class, regardless of what flights your itinerary includes. So, if you plan your trip correctly, you can get a ton of value for your Asiana Club miles with these redemptions.
Unfortunately, the major drawback of the Asiana Airlines Asiana Club program is that it’s not a transfer partner of any of the major credit card rewards programs, such as American Express Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards, which makes Asiana miles a difficult currency to earn.
Nonetheless, if you’re able to earn a balance of Asiana miles by flying with Star Alliance airlines or through some other means, you can definitely find some sweet spots in the award charts listed above.
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