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Travel to Japan with points and miles: Best ways to redeem your rewards for flights and hotels
Andrew Kunesh is TPG's Points & Miles editor. He has been active in the points and miles space since 2014, using them to travel far and wide around the world. He is originally from Chicago but moved to New York City after graduating from DePaul University. His work is featured on Credit Karma, UpgradedPoints, ValuePenguin and various other travel and finance publications. He currently holds Delta Diamond Medallion and Marriott Titanium status, and 20+ credit cards that each have a special place in Andrew's wallet.
May 12, 2025 • 18 min read
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Quick summary
Japan remains a highly sought-after destination, offering renowned hotels, cuisine and cultural experiences, but flights from the U.S. can be costly.
Travelers can use airline loyalty program miles or transferable points to book award flights on major U.S. and Japanese carriers, with varying redemption rates and taxes depending on the program and route.
Award availability and pricing fluctuate based on season, route and program, and some programs require round-trip bookings or have dynamic pricing models.
Points hotels are widely available in major Japanese cities, with nightly rates varying by loyalty program and property.
What to consider
Award seat availability can be limited, especially in premium cabins, so booking far in advance or at the last minute may yield better options.
Taxes and fees for award flights typically range from $5.60 to $368, depending on the airline, direction and loyalty program.
Some loyalty programs only allow round-trip bookings or have transfer processing times of up to 48 hours.
What you'll miss from the article
Detailed strategies for maximizing points and miles across multiple programs to secure the best award flights and hotel stays in Japan.
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Japan seems to be on everyone’s travel wish list this year. The country is home to some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants, fascinating cultural experiences, and famous natural phenomena, including the annual cherry blossom season. And though it requires a long and often expensive flight (or two) to get there from the U.S., you can travel to Japan in comfort by taking advantage of your points and miles.
Here’s a look at the best options on major American and Japanese airlines and how to book them using points and miles at saver levels.
Book American Airlines award flights to Japan
Business class on an American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY
American Airlines flies to Tokyo’s major airports: Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT). The airline flies to HND from:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It flies to NRT from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
It won’t be the most luxurious way to get to Tokyo, but American’s economy, premium economy and business-class cabins provide a comfortable way to cross the Pacific. Plus, if you’re flying in business class — or have select Oneworld elite status — you can access American’s Flagship Lounges before you depart.
If you have American Airlines AAdvantage miles, expect to redeem at least 35,000 miles for economy, 60,000 miles for premium economy or 95,000 miles for business-class flights, each way, per the airline's award chart. Taxes and fees are minimal — $5.60 departing from the U.S. and about $50 in the opposite direction. That said, mileage costs can increase substantially (or decrease) during peak and off-peak travel dates.
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.
American Express® Gold Card
TPG editor's rating4
TPG editor's rating
Pros + cons
Pros
Valuable dining and food-related credits
Flexible rewards with airline and hotel transfer partners
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)
Cons
Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
More details
You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
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You can also book American flights through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan starting at 37,500 miles in economy, 50,000 miles in premium economy and 75,000 miles in business class. Taxes and fees are slightly higher due to partner booking fees.
ALASKA AIRLINES
If you want to use Capital One miles, American Express Membership Rewards points or Citi ThankYou Rewards points for your flights, consider booking via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which is a transfer partner of all three programs. You’ll pay 37,600 miles in economy, 71,100 miles in premium economy and 94,900 miles in business class on this DFW-NRT route. Note that taxes and fees are higher through this redemption option than when redeeming American or Alaska miles.
QANTAS
How you redeem your rewards for American Airlines flights will depend on which program you have a stash of miles in. If you don't have AAdvantage miles, you should look to use partner airline programs, such as Alaska Mileage Plan or Qantas Frequent Flyer. If you don't have miles with either of those programs, check your credit card transfer partners.
You can transfer Bilt Rewards Points to Alaska Airlines at a 1:1 ratio. Though American Express Membership Rewards points don't transfer to Alaska directly, you can do a bit of a work-around and transfer your points to HawaiianMiles and then transfer your Hawaiian miles to Alaska at a 1:1 ratio. However, Alaska has hinted that Amex transfers to HawaiianMiles may be coming to an end.
Qantas is a transfer partner of Amex, Capital One and Citi. So, the best program for you will depend on the type of rewards you have in your account. Award availability can also vary from program to program, so be sure to check the award calendar using your preferred mileage currency before making any transfers.
Book Delta Air Lines award flights to Japan
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Delta Air Lines has an extensive route network to HND, with flights from:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Delta SkyMiles utilizes dynamic award pricing for all Delta-operated flights, and prices can be exorbitant in premium cabins. For example, this flight from LAX to HND costs 28,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees in basic economy. However, this increases to 300,000 SkyMiles in Delta One business class.
DELTA AIR LINES
Unfortunately, Delta rarely offers partner-bookable award space on international flights to Asia, so this is often your only option for flying Delta to Japan. However, you can lower your mileage cost if you have an eligible Delta cobranded credit card with Delta’s TakeOff 15 benefit, which offers a 15% discount on award tickets. If you’re a Delta elite member with a Global Upgrade Certificate, you might consider booking Main Cabin or Premium Select and applying for an upgrade.
Book United Airlines award flights to Japan
CALLAGHAN O’HARE/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES
United Airlines has the largest Tokyo presence of all major U.S. airlines, with flights to both Haneda and Narita. You can fly from the following airports to HND:
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C.
Meanwhile, you can fly United to NRT from:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The airline also offers a handful of flights from NRT to major airports in other countries, including Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in the Philippines and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Mongolia.
United MileagePlus prices awards dynamically, but you can often find economy flights from 50,000 miles, premium economy flights for 60,000 miles and business-class flights for 100,000 miles each way, all with minimal taxes and fees of under $6 from the U.S. and around $50 when departing from Japan. Prices could be higher or lower depending on when you travel.
Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards points transfer to United MileagePlus at a 1:1 ratio.
UNITED AIRLINES
You may be able to snag a better deal on business-class tickets if you book your United flight to Tokyo through Air Canada Aeroplan. One-way flights from EWR to NRT start at 45,000 points in economy and 75,000 points in business class (not including taxes and fees, which typically are about 80 Canadian dollars or $56).
Note that select Aeroplan partners, such as United Airlines, now operate using dynamic pricing. Therefore, redemption flights can be significantly more expensive than the "starting at" award chart price. Additionally, business-class award space can be difficult to find.
Aeroplan is a transfer partner of Amex, Bilt, Capital One and Chase.
AIR CANADA
ANA Mileage Club is another interesting option. All Nippon Airways operates using an award chart; prices fluctuate based on location and season. It can yield the best deal on round-trip United flights to Japan — economy awards cost between 40,000 and 55,000 miles, and business-class awards cost between 100,000 and 110,000 miles.
Though you previously had to book a round-trip ticket, which would cost roughly $350 in taxes and fees, starting June 24, Mileage Club members will be able to book one-way award flights.
You can transfer Amex points to All Nippon Airways, but these transfers can take up to 48 hours to process.
ANA Mileage Club can offer the best deals to Tokyo from the U.S., but earning miles with the program can be more challenging than with Air Canada Aeroplan, as the airline is only a transfer partner of one major issuer.
Book Hawaiian Airlines award flights to Japan
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Hawaiian Airlines runs flights from HND and NRT to HNL and will launch service from SEA to NRT later this year, now that it has officially merged with Alaska Airlines. Your best bet for booking these flights is with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or HawaiianMiles.
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska prices Hawaiian flights dynamically, and you’ll often see business-class tickets go for over 200,000 miles one-way on all of Hawaiian’s routes. However, we found the upcoming Seattle-Tokyo route for as low as 30,000 miles in economy and 95,000 miles in business class, with taxes and fees of $5.60 to $50 or so depending on the direction of travel.
Meanwhile, you can book Honolulu-Tokyo for as low as 30,000 miles in economy or 60,000 miles in business class, also with minimal taxes and fees.
ALASKA AIRLINES
You can transfer Bilt Rewards points directly to Alaska's Mileage Plan. Further, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines and then transfer those miles to Alaska Mileage Plan (Note that this transfer option will reportedly end this summer). These transfers all occur at a 1:1 ratio.
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
If you want to save yourself a step, you can transfer American Express points to Hawaiian and then just book an award directly with the airline’s own HawaiianMiles program. The new SEA-NRT route, which started this month, requires at least 34,300 miles each way in economy (it’s usually 40,000 to 50,000 miles) or 95,000 miles in business class, though award availability is tight, and some days require as many as 250,000 miles each way.
Book All Nippon Airways award flights to Japan
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ANA — short for All Nippon Airways — is one of the two major long-haul airlines in Japan. It’s a Star Alliance member with nonstop flights from both Haneda and Narita to a handful of U.S. cities. From the U.S., you can fly from HND to:
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C.
Plus, you can fly ANA to NRT from:
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ANA offers some of the best business- and first-class seats in the sky. Newer long-haul planes are configured with The Suite first class (pictured below), while older planes are configured with older ANA First Square seats. Likewise, newer planes have The Room business class (pictured above), while older planes are configured with a staggered business-class seat. Regardless of which you book, expect top-notch hospitality and a comfortable ride.
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One great way to book ANA award tickets is through the airline’s own loyalty program, ANA Mileage Club. As mentioned for United bookings, booking with ANA Mileage Club means you can only book round-trip award tickets until the one-way award pricing goes into effect June 24. Pricing depends on the airline’s zone- and season-based award chart.
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS
Round-trip off-peak awards from North America cost 40,000 miles in economy, 62,000 miles in premium economy, 100,000 miles in business class and 150,000 miles in first class, plus moderate taxes and fees. Flights to Hawaii cost 35,000 miles, 53,000 miles, 80,000 miles and 120,000 miles in economy, premium economy, business class and first class, respectively. You can transfer Amex points to ANA, but again, transfers can take up to 48 hours to process.
Economy
Premium economy
Business class
First class
North America
40,000 miles plus $368
62,000 miles plus $368
100,000 miles plus $368
150,000 miles plus $368
Hawaii
35,000 miles plus $260
53,000 miles plus $260
80,000 miles plus $260
120,000 miles plus $260
The best deal, however, is booking with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Although Virgin Atlantic is a SkyTeam member, the airline still has individual partnerships with other airlines, including ANA (a Star Alliance member). Here is the one-way award chart for flights on ANA booked through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Route
Economy
Business class
First class
Domestic Japan
7,500 points
N/A
N/A
Japan to South Korea
9,000 points
17,500 points
25,000 points
Japan to China, Guam, Hong Kong, the Philippines or Taiwan
11,500 points
22,500 points
30,000 points
Japan to Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam
20,000 points
35,000 points
52,500 points
Japan to Hawaii, India or Indonesia
22,500 points
37,500 points
57,500 points
Japan to Australia, Canada or the western U.S.
30,000 points
52,500 points
72,500 points
Japan to Europe, central and eastern U.S. destinations, and Mexico
32,500 points
60,000 points
85,000 points
You must call to book these tickets after you find award space with your favorite Star Alliance search tool, like those offered by United and Air Canada. Then, call Virgin Atlantic to confirm that award space is available and ask the representative to put the ticket on hold. After this, transfer points from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase or Citi to Virgin Atlantic and call again to finalize your ticket.
Book Japan Airlines award flights to Japan
Japan Airlines' new A350-1000 business class. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY
Japan Airlines is another Japanese airline that offers top-notch service and flights to many major U.S. cities. Unlike ANA, JAL is a Oneworld member, so you can use miles from American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and other Oneworld loyalty programs to book award tickets on the airline.
From HND, you can fly to:
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Meanwhile, from NRT, you can fly to:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Generally, your best bet value is booking with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, where tickets from the U.S. to Japan start at 30,000, 40,000 or 60,000 miles in economy, premium economy or business class, respectively. Again, you can transfer Bilt points or Hawaiian miles to Alaska.
ALASKA AIRLINES
American Airlines AAdvantage has similar award pricing, with economy, premium economy and business-class flights from the U.S. to Japan starting at 35,000 miles, 45,000 miles and 60,000 miles in economy, business and premium economy, respectively.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
If you have Amex points, Capital One miles or Citi points, you can transfer them to Qantas Frequent Flyer to book Japan Airlines tickets. You’ll pay 37,800 miles for economy or 75,000 miles for business class each way on Japan Airlines from the U.S. to Japan, though taxes and fees are around $200 in each direction.
QANTAS
Book Singapore Airlines award flights to Japan
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Singapore Airlines runs daily nonstop service from LAX to NRT on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft (the one pictured above is an Airbus A350-900, but the seats are similar). Your best bet for booking this award successfully is with Singapore KrisFlyer miles, which can be transferred from Amex, Chase, Capital One and Citi.
From the West Coast to Japan, you'll pay:
38,500 miles for economy
73,000 miles for premium economy
103,500 miles for business class
120,500 for first-class
Expect to pay between $5.60 and $50 in taxes and fees, depending on the direction of travel. This pricing is for Saver rewards, which are cheaper than booking Singapore’s Advantage rewards. Be sure to check out Singapore's award chart (PDF link) for a complete award pricing overview.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Best points hotels in Japan
Park Hyatt Kyoto. ANDREA ROTONDO/THE POINTS GUY
Major cities in Japan, including tourist favorites like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, are chock-full of points hotels. We’ve listed some of our favorites below, alongside award pricing.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills: 25,000 to 35,000 World of Hyatt points per night
Conrad Tokyo: From 100,000 Hilton Honors points per night
Traveling to Japan means paying in Japanese yen, so you should travel with a credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees. This will help you save money on your trip and earn rewards toward your next trip.
The information for the Bilt Mastercard has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Japan has been a hot destination for U.S. tourists over the past couple of years, partially due to the excellent exchange rate of the U.S. dollar compared to the Japanese yen, making it more affordable for Americans to visit. Unfortunately, cash airfares to Japan remain high, but you may save money using points and miles.
That said, you may need to be flexible and book either well in advance or at the last minute to score premium-cabin award seats, but the search is well worth it to fly in comfort before or after your visit to this fascinating destination.
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Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
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Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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