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If Round You Booking And if you want to fly in premium cabins, booking a round-the-world ticket with points and miles usually requires skill and luck in finding award availability.
This being said, the value and experience of a round-the-world ticket can be worth the effort. Air You Spend If In that case, you can also transfer American Express Membership Rewards points, Bilt Rewards Points, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan.
Related: How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value
ANA Mileage Club
ANA Mileage Club offers a Star Alliance Round-the-World award ticket to its members. With this ticket, you can fly on Star Alliance airlines around the world as long as your itinerary meets the following requirements:
Fly across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans one time each
Fly west to east or east to west without backtracking
No more than eight stopovers (not including your origin and destination; up to three stopovers within Europe and up to four stopovers within Japan)
No more than 12 flights and four ground segments (including airport changes in the same city)
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- You must call ANA Mileage Club to book, but you can expect to pay the following award rates based on the total distance of your flight segments:
- Itinerary mileage
- Economy
Business
First
4,001 to 7,000
38,000
| 63,000 | 90,000 | 7,001 to 9,000 | 43,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68,000 | 100,000 | 9,001 to 11,000 | 55,000 |
| 85,000 | 120,000 | 11,001 to 14,000 | 60,000 |
| 90,000 | 140,000 | 14,001 to 18,000 | 65,000 |
| 105,000 | 160,000 | 18,001 to 20,000 | 75,000 |
| 115,000 | 180,000 | 20,001 to 22,000 | 85,000 |
| 125,000 | 200,000 | 22,001 to 25,000 | 100,000 |
| 145,000 | 220,000 | 25,001 to 29,000 | 120,000 |
| 170,000 | 260,000 | 29,001 to 34,000 | 140,000 |
| 200,000 | 300,000 | 34,001 to 39,000 | 160,000 |
| 220,000 | 340,000 | 39,001 to 44,000 | 180,000 |
| 270,000 | 390,000 | 44,001 to 50,000 | 200,000 |
| 300,000 | 450,000 | Many travelers believe the award rates for ANA’s Star Alliance Round-the-World tickets are the best you’ll find. If you need more miles to book your round-the-world ANA award, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points and Marriott Bonvoy points to ANA Mileage Club. | Related: The best programs for maximizing stopovers and open jaws on award tickets |
| British Airways Executive Club | British Airways Executive Club doesn’t officially offer a round-the-world award ticket. But you can book an award ticket for travel on two or more Oneworld carriers — including on a round-the-world itinerary — using the following multicarrier reward flights award chart: | Total distance of your journey | Economy |
Premium Economy
Business
First Class
Taxes, fees and carrier charges for an economy award
| Up to 1,500 miles | 30,000 Avios | 45,000 Avios | 60,000 Avios | 90,000 Avios | Up to $109.79 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501 to 4,000 miles | 35,000 Avios | 52,500 Avios | 70,000 Avios | 105,000 Avios | Up to $356.44 |
| 4,001 to 9,000 miles | 60,000 Avios | 90,000 Avios | 120,000 Avios | 180,000 Avios | Up to $1,534.64 |
| 9,001 to 10,000 miles | 70,000 Avios | 105,000 Avios | 140,000 Avios | 210,000 Avios | Up to $3,605.40 |
| 10,001 to 14,000 miles | 90,000 Avios | 135,000 Avios | 180,000 Avios | 270,000 Avios | Up to $1,910.25 |
| 14,001 to 20,000 miles | 100,000 Avios | 150,000 Avios | 200,000 Avios | 300,000 Avios | Up to $1,963.43 |
| 20,001 to 25,000 miles | 120,000 Avios | 180,000 Avios | 240,000 Avios | 360,000 Avios | Up to $940.83 |
| The Avios cost is based on the total distance of your journey, although the taxes, fees and carrier charges will vary depending on your travel dates and the route you fly. The Executive You don’t need to have the Avios in your account when you initially call to price out your award, as the agent will need to send your itinerary off to another department to calculate the taxes and fees (you’ll get an email to call back and book once the other department finishes calculating your taxes and fees). | D3SIGN/GETTY IMAGES | You have lots of options for earning Avios, including Avios-earning credit cards. However, if you need some Avios in a hurry, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points, Bilt Rewards points, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Marriott Bonvoy points and Wells Fargo Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club. | Related: How to transfer your Avios between British Airways, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Aer Lingus accounts | Cathay Asia Miles | Similar to British Airways Executive Club, Cathay Asia Miles doesn’t offer a round-the-world award ticket but does offer a Oneworld multicarrier award chart. You can book a Oneworld multicarrier award at the following rates if your itinerary includes flights operated by at least two Oneworld airlines that aren’t Cathay Pacific or at least three Oneworld airlines including Cathay Pacific. |
Total itinerary distance
Economy
Business
First
0 to 1,000 miles
30,000 Asia Miles
60,000 Asia Miles
| 75,000 Asia Miles | 1,001 to 1,500 miles | 35,000 Asia Miles | 65,000 Asia Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85,000 Asia Miles | 1,501 to 2,000 miles | 40,000 Asia Miles | 70,000 Asia Miles |
| 95,000 Asia Miles | 2,001 to 4,000 miles | 45,000 Asia Miles | 80,000 Asia Miles |
| 110,000 Asia Miles | 4,001 to 7,500 miles | 63,000 Asia Miles | 100,000 Asia Miles |
| 150,000 Asia Miles | 7,501 to 9,000 miles | 68,000 Asia Miles | 120,000 Asia Miles |
| 165,000 Asia Miles | 9,001 to 10,000 miles | 77,000 Asia Miles | 135,000 Asia Miles |
| 175,000 Asia Miles | 10,001 to 14,000 miles | 95,000 Asia Miles | 170,000 Asia Miles |
| 250,000 Asia Miles | 14,001 to 18,000 miles | 105,000 Asia Miles | 210,000 Asia Miles |
| 310,000 Asia Miles | 18,001 to 20,000 miles | 115,000 Asia Miles | 230,000 Asia Miles |
| 330,000 Asia Miles | 20,001 to 25,000 miles | 126,000 Asia Miles | 250,000 Asia Miles |
| 350,000 Asia Miles | 25,001 to 35,000 miles | 140,000 Asia Miles | 265,000 Asia Miles |
| 365,000 Asia Miles | 35,001 to 50,000 miles | 160,000 Asia Miles | 280,000 Asia Miles |
| 380,000 Asia Miles | When booking a round-trip Oneworld multicarrier award with Cathay, you can have up to five stopovers, two transfers and two open jaws. Economy You must call Cathay customer service to book a Oneworld multicarrier award. | To earn Asia Miles quickly, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points, Bilt Rewards points, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points or Marriott Bonvoy points to Cathay. | Related: 12 epic around-the-world cruises that will check off all your bucket list travel destinations |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Qantas Frequent Flyer doesn’t offer a round-the-world award ticket, but you can use a Oneworld Classic Flight Reward to book a round-the-world trip on at least two Oneworld member airlines other than Qantas. All your flights must be on Oneworld airlines, which means you can’t fly on Qantas flights operated by Jetstar Airlines. | Here’s a look at the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward award chart: | Round-trip itinerary distance |
Economy
Premium economy
Business
First
Up to 1,200 miles
20,000 points
| 31,600 points | 40,000 points | 58,000 points | 1,201 to 2,400 miles | 28,000 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47,500 points | 60,000 points | 87,000 points | 2,401 to 4,800 miles | 40,000 points |
| 69,000 points | 87,600 points | 129,000 points | 4,801 to 7,200 miles | 49,000 points |
| 97,000 points | 122,400 points | 179,600 points | 7,201 to 9,600 miles | 60,400 points |
| 118,000 points | 150,000 points | 215,500 points | 9,601 to 11,600 miles | 75,600 points |
| 141,600 points | 180,000 points | 258,600 points | 11,601 to 14,000 miles | 90,000 points |
| 163,600 points | 209,000 points | 299,600 points | 14,001 to 16,800 miles | 100,600 points |
| 187,000 points | 238,400 points | 341,600 points | 16,801 to 19,200 miles | 123,000 points |
| 218,000 points | 278,400 points | 398,600 points | 19,201 to 35,000 miles | 132,400 points |
| 249,600 points | 318,000 points | 455,000 points | All the award rates in the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward table are based on round-trip distances. The The You You can also only transfer twice in any one particular city and may not return to your origin city or country until the end of your itinerary. | To earn Qantas points, you can transfer American Express Membership Rewards points, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou points or Marriott Bonvoy points to Qantas Frequent Flyer. |
| Related: Qantas Frequent Flyer launches a new dynamic pricing redemption option, but is it a good deal? | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go offers a true round-the-world award redemption for travel on scheduled flights operated by Star Alliance airlines. For However, your round-the-world Miles&Go award itinerary must follow these rules: | Start and end in the same country | Cross both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans |
Have no more than 10 flights and 6 stopovers more than 24 hours
Always travel east or west without changing direction
Open jaws are allowed
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Once you purchase your round-the-world award, you can only change your flight dates or cancel. You The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: The best websites to search for Star Alliance award availability
- Other programs to consider
- The six programs discussed so far will be the best options for most U.S.-based travelers looking to book a round-the-world plane ticket with points and miles. However, the following three programs may be worth considering if you are able to earn enough of their rewards:
- Asiana Club Star Alliance Round-the-World Ticket
- : You can redeem 140,000 miles in economy or 230,000 miles in business for a round-the-world itinerary with up to seven stopovers of 24 hours or more. You You Mile You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to JAL Mileage Bank.
- Lufthansa Miles & More Round-the-World Flight Award
: Unlike many of the other Star Alliance programs that offer round-the-world award tickets, Miles & More lets its members fly on all its partners instead of only Star Alliance partners. You Mile Unfortunately, you can’t transfer any major U.S. transferable points to Miles & More.
Finally, if you’re wondering why I haven’t discussed the Singapore KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round-the-World Awards, the carrier stopped issuing these awards in May 2024. Likewise, Aeromexico Rewards seemingly no longer offers its SkyTeam Go Round-the-World Pass award ticket.
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Bottom line
If you have the time to go on a multistop round-the-world trip and the points and miles to make it a reality, one of the above loyalty programs might have the perfect award redemption for you. If
