EVA Air’s Infinity MileageLands program offers a gateway to exploring the world, not just with EVA Air, but also through its extensive network of partners. While EVA Air miles might not always be the first choice for points and miles enthusiasts, they unlock unique and valuable redemption opportunities, especially when leveraging their partner airlines. This Taiwanese airline, renowned for its exceptional business class – consistently ranked among the world’s best – serves as a significant hub at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), connecting Asia, Europe, the U.S., and the South Pacific. As a member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline alliance, EVA Air expands your travel horizons significantly. If you’re accumulating EVA Air miles, understanding how to maximize their value, particularly with partner airlines, is key to unlocking rewarding travel experiences.
Let’s delve into the advantages and disadvantages of EVA Air miles to understand when and how to best utilize them for optimal travel rewards.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of EVA Air Miles
It’s crucial to acknowledge upfront that EVA Air miles might not be the most universally flexible currency in the points and miles world. In many scenarios, holding points with programs like Capital One or Citi ThankYou Points offers broader redemption flexibility. Often, award flights attainable with EVA Air miles could be secured at more favorable rates using programs like Air Canada Aeroplan. However, for those already invested in the Infinity MileageLands program, strategic redemptions can indeed yield substantial value.
The standout advantage of EVA Air miles lies in the generous routing policies for round-trip award tickets. Infinity MileageLands permits open jaws and up to two complimentary stopovers on round-trip bookings. While one-way awards are available, they do not come with the same stopover and open-jaw benefits. Adding to the appeal, EVA Air stands out by offering no fees for changes to flight dates on award tickets, providing considerable flexibility for travelers.
Here’s a summary of the key benefits of EVA Air miles:
- Exceptional value for flights within North Asia: Ideal for exploring this diverse region.
- One-way and round-trip award bookings: Catering to varied travel needs.
- No or minimal change fees on award tickets: Offering flexibility for travel adjustments.
- Transfer partner with major programs: Points from Citi ThankYou Rewards and Capital One Miles can be transferred to boost your EVA miles balance.
Conversely, here are the primary drawbacks of using EVA Air miles:
- High mileage costs for most award routes: Requiring careful planning to find valuable redemptions.
- Fuel surcharges are imposed: Similar to programs like Aeroplan, these can add to the overall cost.
- Stopovers are not permitted on one-way awards: Limiting flexibility for shorter trips.
Navigating EVA Air Infinity MileageLands for Partner Flights
While EVA Air’s frequent flyer program might seem complex initially, it opens doors to booking flights across the vast Star Alliance network.
Important Note: Booking EVA Air or UNI Air flights can be done conveniently online. However, for the majority of travelers seeking to maximize value, booking flights with Eva Air Partners will require contacting EVA Air directly via phone. For those aiming to book partner flights, it’s essential to understand Star Alliance award availability to streamline the booking process.
Discovering EVA Air’s Star Alliance Airline Partners
EVA Air’s membership in Star Alliance grants access to an extensive network of partner airlines, significantly expanding your travel possibilities.
| Star Alliance Partners |
|---|
| Aegean Airlines |
| Air Canada |
| Air China |
| Air India |
| Air New Zealand |
| ANA |
| Asiana Airlines |
| Austrian |
| Avianca |
| Brussels Airlines |
| Copa Airlines |
| Croatia Airlines |
| Egypt Air |
EVA Air partners with all the airlines listed above as part of the Star Alliance. Generally, award bookings are possible on all these carriers, subject to award seat availability allocated to EVA Air by each partner.
Understanding EVA Air and Star Alliance Award Charts
EVA Air employs a region-based award chart to determine mileage costs for award flights. It’s important to note that separate award charts exist for flights operated by EVA Air/UNI Air and those operated by Star Alliance partners. EVA Air’s own award chart divides destinations into regions, excluding Africa and the Middle East due to its route network limitations.
EVA Air/UNI Air International Round-Trip Award Ticket Costs
| Destination | Economy Class | Premium Economy Class | Business Class/Premium Laurel Class/Royal Laurel Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan – Hong Kong / Macau | 20,000 miles | N/A | 50,000 miles |
| Within Asia (Includes Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia) (Excludes Taiwan – Hong Kong / Macau) | 35,000 miles | 40,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Between Asia and Oceania | 100,000 miles | N/A | 150,000 miles |
| Between Asia and America (Excludes Chicago, New York, Houston, and Toronto) | 100,000 miles | 110,000 miles | 150,000 miles |
| Between Asia and America (Includes Chicago, New York, Houston, and Toronto) | 110,000 miles | 120,000 miles | 160,000 miles |
| Between Asia and Europe | 100,000 miles | 110,000 miles | 150,000 miles |
EVA Air/UNI Air International One-Way Award Ticket Costs
| Destination | Economy Class | Premium Economy Class | Business Class/Premium Laurel Class/Royal Laurel Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan – Hong Kong / Macau | 10,000 miles | N/A | 25,000 miles |
| Within Asia (Includes Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia) (Excludes Taiwan – Hong Kong / Macau) | 17,500 miles | 20,000 miles | 25,000 miles |
| Between Asia and Oceania | 50,000 miles | N/A | 75,000 miles |
| Between Asia and America (Excludes Chicago, New York, Houston, and Toronto) | 50,000 miles | 55,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Between Asia and America (Includes Chicago, New York, Houston, and Toronto) | 55,000 miles | 60,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Between Asia and Europe | 50,000 miles | 55,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
For Star Alliance partner awards, EVA Air uses a more detailed regional breakdown. Here’s how countries are categorized into regions:
| Zones | Origin / Destination |
|---|---|
| HONG KONG, MACAU | Hong Kong, Macau |
| CHINA | China |
| NORTH ASIA | Guam, Japan, Micronesia, Palau, Russian Far East, South Korea, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Saipan |
| SOUTH EAST ASIA | Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam |
| CENTRAL, SOUTH ASIA | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| SOUTH WEST PACIFIC | Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu |
| NORTH AMERICA | Canada, USA (excluding Hawaii) |
| HAWAII, CENTRAL AMERICA | Bermuda, Caribbean, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hawaii, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Belize, Haiti |
| SOUTH AMERICA | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela |
| EUROPE | Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Iceland, Turkey |
| MIDDLE EAST | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
| NORTH AFRICA | Algeria, Canary Islands, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia |
| CENTRAL, SOUTH AFRICA | Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
The following chart outlines the round-trip award costs for Star Alliance partner airlines. One-way tickets are priced at half the round-trip cost.
EVA Air Partner Award Chart
EVA Air Partner Award chart. Image Credit: EVA Air
EVA Air Partner Award Chart Continued
EVA Air Partner Award chart, continued. Image Credit: EVA Air
Important Note: While EVA Air and UNI Air flights can be booked online, reservations for partner airline flights must be made by phone. Contact EVA Air at 310-362-6600 for US bookings or +886-2-25017899 for their Taiwan headquarters.
Key Award Redemption Rules for EVA Air Partners
EVA Air has specific guidelines for Star Alliance award ticket redemptions. Familiarizing yourself with these rules is crucial for smooth booking and travel adjustments. Key rules include:
- Flexibility for Changes: For partially used award tickets, date or flight number changes are permitted up to 3 days before departure, excluding changes to carrier or route.
- Avoid Double Bookings: Double booking may lead to award reservation cancellation.
- Round-Trip Stopovers: Round-trip tickets allow for two stopovers, one outbound and one inbound, with restrictions on stopover locations relative to origin and destination countries. A maximum of six flight sectors is allowed per round-trip award.
- One-Way Limitations: Stopovers are not allowed on one-way tickets, which are limited to a maximum of three flight sectors.
- Open Jaw Flexibility: Only one open jaw is permitted per itinerary, within the same turnaround point area (e.g., TPE-SFO and then SFO-LAX).
- Change Fees: Flight date and number changes are free. Other changes incur a $50 fee, waived for Silver, Gold, or Diamond Infinity MileageLands members.
- Ticket Validity: Award tickets are valid for one year from issuance without extensions.
- Child and Infant Fares: Child tickets cost the same as adult tickets, while infant tickets are 10% of the adult fare.
For comprehensive details, refer to the EVA Air website.
EVA Air also offers rules for Around the World (RTW) Travel on Star Alliance:
- Sector Limit: Maximum of 10 flight sectors for the entire RTW ticket.
- Ticket Validity: Tickets are valid for one year from issuance, non-extendable.
- Directionality: Travel must proceed in one direction, crossing both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans to return to the origin. For example: Taipei (TPE) – Tokyo (TYO) – Los Angeles (LAX) – New York (NYC) – London (LON) – Frankfurt (FRA) – Singapore (SIN) – Bangkok (BKK) – Taipei (TPE).
- Backtracking Restrictions: Backtracking is allowed only within the same category area (U.S., Europe/Africa, or Asia/Oceania).
- Minimum Travel Duration: Travel must exceed 10 days.
- Stopover Limit: Maximum of 7 stopovers permitted.
- City and Country Departures/Arrivals: Only one departure per city and only one international flight departure and arrival per country is allowed.
Boosting Your EVA Air Miles Balance
While accumulating EVA Air miles might not be as straightforward as with some other programs, opportunities exist to bolster your balance through transfer partnerships with Citi ThankYou Rewards and Capital One Miles.
Explore detailed guides on how to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards Points, earn Capital One miles, and strategies specifically for earning EVA Air miles.
Top Mileage Redemptions with EVA Air Partners
EVA Air miles offer several strategic redemption options, particularly within North Asia, leveraging round-trip routing rules, and round-the-world itineraries. Booking partner flights necessitates phone reservations. However, for EVA Air operated flights, online booking is readily available. Let’s explore some of the most advantageous ways to redeem your EVA Air miles with partner airlines.
1. Maximizing Round-Trip Routing Rules with Partner Airlines
The strength of EVA Air miles truly shines with round-trip itineraries due to their flexible routing rules, especially beneficial for intra-region travel. Key rules to leverage include:
- Two stopovers are permitted on a round-trip ticket: one outbound and one inbound.
- Stopovers and the turnaround point cannot be in the same country as the origin or destination.
- A maximum of 6 flight sectors per round-trip award ticket.
- One open jaw is allowed per itinerary, located in the same area as the turnaround point.
The primary constraint is avoiding stopovers in the origin or destination countries. To unlock maximum value, examine regional definitions to creatively navigate within regions while diversifying countries visited. Regions with numerous countries, especially geographically dispersed ones, offer the most potential for maximizing stopovers.
High-value regions to consider:
- North Asia
- South West Pacific
- Hawaii, Central America
For instance, within North Asia, a round-trip economy booking allows up to two stopovers and one open jaw at the turnaround point. A sample itinerary could be:
- Chuuk (TKK) – Guam (GUM) – Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN) – Palau (ROR) – Chuuk (TKK) via Guam (GUM) for 30,000 miles in economy.
EVA Air North Asia Award
Maximize value with stopovers and open-jaws on EVA Air award bookings. Image Credit: Great Circle Mapper
Similarly, for the South West Pacific region, consider this itinerary:
- Apia (APW) – Auckland (AKL) – Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) – Nadi (NAN) – Apia (APW)
EVA Air South West Pacific Route
Experience 14 hours of travel in the South West Pacific, visiting 4 cities economically with EVA Air miles! Image Credit: Great Circle Mapper
This entire South West Pacific itinerary could cost just 35,000 miles in economy or 55,000 miles in business class, presenting an exceptional value proposition. The potential value is limited only by regional definitions and your travel creativity.
2. Embark on a Round-the-World Adventure with Star Alliance Partners
Circle the globe on a single plane ticket with a round-the-world award. Image Credit: Star Alliance
EVA Air facilitates booking Round-the-World (RTW) awards on any Star Alliance partner airline. While RTW award rules are detailed, careful planning can unlock substantial value. RTW awards booked with EVA Air miles cost 180,000 miles in economy, 325,000 miles in business, and 480,000 miles in first class. Business class often represents the most accessible premium option.
Tip: First-class RTW trips can be challenging to book due to limited first-class cabin availability internationally. Business class offers better availability.
An example business class RTW itinerary for inspiration:
- New York (JFK) – Tokyo (TYO) on ANA
- Tokyo (TYO) – Taipei (TPE) on EVA Air
- Taipei (TPE) – Bangkok (BKK) on THAI Air
- Istanbul (IST) – Johannesburg (JNB) on Turkish Airlines
- Johannesburg (JNB) – Frankfurt (FRA) on Lufthansa
- Frankfurt (FRA) – Zurich (ZRH) on Lufthansa intra-Europe
- Zurich (ZRH) – New York (JFK) on SWISS International Air Lines
This comprehensive itinerary could be yours for 325,000 miles plus applicable surcharges. This represents a phenomenal use of EVA Air miles, rewarding thorough research and award availability hunting. The flexibility to change flight dates for free and alter other segments for a nominal $50 fee further enhances the value and optimization potential of RTW bookings.
Note on First Class RTW Bookings:
Limited airlines offer first-class cabins on long-haul international routes, primarily ANA, Lufthansa, THAI Airways, Singapore Airlines, and SWISS International Air Lines. SWISS first class is generally inaccessible without top-tier elite status. Singapore Airlines premium cabin bookings are restricted to KrisFlyer miles. This leaves ANA, Lufthansa, and THAI Airways as the most viable options for first-class RTW travel when using EVA Air miles.
3. Turkish Airlines Business Class: U.S. to Europe for 65,000 Miles
Turkish Airlines 777-300ER business class
Turkish Airlines 777-300ER business class offers comfortable seating and excellent service. Image Credit: Turkish Airlines
Given EVA Air’s policy of passing on fuel surcharges and generally high redemption rates, minimizing surcharges is key. Turkish Airlines stands out as a partner with relatively low fuel surcharges in Europe. Flights from the U.S. to Europe on Turkish Airlines incur a business class fuel surcharge around $310, considerably lower than many carriers.
Turkish Airlines serves numerous North American cities with direct flights to Istanbul (IST):
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Boston (BOS)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
- Havana (HAV)
- Houston (IAH)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Mexico City (MEX)
- Miami (MIA)
- Montréal (YUL)
- Newark (EWR)
- New York (JFK)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Seattle (SEA)
- Toronto (YYZ)
- Vancouver (YVR)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD)
With one-way business class tickets often exceeding $3,300, redeeming 65,000 EVA Air miles offers a value nearing 5 cents per mile, a highly favorable redemption rate. While Turkish Airlines’ hard product may not lead the industry, its comfortable seats, excellent catering, and service make it a compelling option.
4. LOT Polish Business Class: U.S. to Europe for 65,000 Miles
LOT Polish Airline
LOT Polish Airlines offers a niche redemption with reasonable fuel surcharges. Image Credit: LOT
LOT Polish, based in Warsaw, also presents a valuable option with moderate fuel surcharges, around ~$285, slightly more than Turkish Airlines. Nonstop flights to/from Warsaw (WAW) are available from:
- Chicago (ORD)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- New York (JFK)
- Toronto (YYZ)
Additionally, routes to/from Krakow (KRK) include:
- Chicago (ORD)
- New York (JFK)
LOT Polish boasts a reputation for quality food and beverage service, and while its 2-2-2 business class configuration lacks some privacy, nonstop flights to Poland offer time-saving convenience.
5. United Airlines Transcontinental Polaris Class Within the U.S. (29,000 Miles)
United Polaris Boeing 767-300
United Polaris seats are fully lie-flat, offering a premium domestic experience. Image Credit: Victoria M. Walker
United Airlines’ Polaris class is available on transcontinental routes between Los Angeles (LAX)/San Francisco (SFO) and Newark (EWR), featuring lie-flat seats. Booking United Polaris on these routes costs 29,000 miles each way, plus minimal taxes and fees. Expect Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, advanced seat technology, and decent dining, although seats can be somewhat compact.
6. United Airlines Polaris Class to the Middle East (67,500 Miles)
United Polaris 787-10 rear cabin view
Experience United Polaris class on long-haul routes like those to Tel Aviv. Image Credit: Stephen Au
For a longer Polaris experience, consider flights to Israel. United Polaris on long-haul routes, including those to Tel Aviv, requires confirmation of the newest product variation. Routes include:
- Newark (EWR) – Tel Aviv (TLV)
- San Francisco (SFO) – Tel Aviv (TLV)
Typically operated with Boeing 777-300ERs, these routes cost 67,500 miles each way for nonstop Polaris class, a reasonable value for up to 14 hours of lie-flat business class.
7. SWISS Air Business Class: U.S. to Europe (65,000 Miles)
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SWISS Air business class offers a variable but potentially excellent European travel option. Image Credit: SWISS Air
SWISS International Air Lines business class to Europe presents another option. SWISS offers varied business class seating, with “throne” seats being highly desirable. Routes include:
- Chicago (ORD) – Zurich (ZRH)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Zurich (ZRH)
- Miami (MIA) – Zurich (ZRH)
These flights cost 65,000 EVA Air miles plus approximately $900 in fuel surcharges one-way. While surcharges are significant, the potential for an exceptional business class experience to Switzerland may justify the cost.
8. United Airlines Polaris Class to Europe (65,000 Miles)
United Polaris 787-10 seat
Try United Polaris class on routes to Europe for a comfortable and private experience. Image Credit: Stephen Au
United Polaris class is also available on European routes for 65,000 miles one-way. All seats are lie-flat, offering good service, privacy, and comfortable bedding. Key routes are primarily from San Francisco (SFO):
- San Francisco (SFO) – Frankfurt (FRA)
- San Francisco (SFO) – London (LHR)
Finding Star Alliance award availability can be challenging, but flexibility can lead to securing Polaris flights to Europe.
9. Brussels Airlines Business Class to Europe (65,000 Miles)
Brussels Airlines business class
Brussels Airlines business class offers nonstop routes to Belgium. Image Credit: Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines, the Belgian flag carrier, provides another niche redemption opportunity. While its business class product is sometimes seen as inconsistent, nonstop routes are a significant advantage. Routes to/from Belgium include:
- New York (JFK)
- Toronto (YYZ)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Fuel surcharges are comparable to SWISS, and Brussels Airlines also offers throne seats, enhancing the experience when available.
10. Economy Flights to the South Pacific (60,000 Miles)
Air New Zealand Economy
Air New Zealand economy class provides a comfortable option for South Pacific travel. Image Credit: Air New Zealand
For economy travel, flying to the South Pacific region costs 60,000 miles. While business class to Europe costs only slightly more (65,000 miles), this can be a viable option if you have EVA Air miles and plan to travel to the South Pacific. However, programs like Avianca LifeMiles or United MileagePlus may offer better rates for South Pacific economy flights. Consider EVA Air miles if you already hold a balance.
Example routes:
- Chicago (ORD) – Auckland (AKL) on Air New Zealand
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Auckland (AKL) on Air New Zealand
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Sydney (SYD) on United Airlines
- San Francisco (SFO) – Melbourne (MEL) on United Airlines
11. SAS Business Class to Scandinavia (65,000 Miles)
SAS A350 business
SAS business class is a solid option for flying to Scandinavia. Image Credit: SAS
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) offers a good business class product with Thompson Vantage XL staggered seats. While service can be inconsistent, it remains a strong option for reaching Scandinavia. Expect taxes and fees, typical for European flights.
SAS serves numerous cities with nonstop flights to Scandinavia:
- Boston (BOS) – Copenhagen (CPH)
- Chicago (ORD) – Copenhagen (CPH) and Stockholm (ARN)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Copenhagen (CPH)
- Miami (MIA) – Oslo (OSL), Copenhagen (CPH), and Stockholm (ARN)
- New York (JFK) – Oslo (OSL), Copenhagen (CPH)
- Newark (EWR) – Copenhagen (CPH) and Stockholm (ARN)
- San Francisco (SFO) – Copenhagen (CPH)
- Toronto (YYZ) – Stockholm (ARN)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD) – Copenhagen (CPH)
Flights cost 65,000 miles in business class plus around $600 in taxes and fees.
12. Egyptair Business Class to North Africa (80,000 Miles)
Egyptair 787 business
Egyptair 787 business class offers nonstop flights to Cairo. Image Credit: Egyptair
Egyptair provides nonstop flights to Cairo, although its business class product is not industry-leading. Newer 787-9 Dreamliners offer lie-flat seats, a significant upgrade. Award availability is generally good.
Egyptair business class routes to/from Cairo (CAI) include:
- New York (JFK)
- Toronto (YYZ)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Redemption cost is 80,000 miles one-way.
13. Ethiopian Airlines Business Class to Ethiopia (92,500 Miles)
Ethiopian Airlines business class
Ethiopian Airlines business class offers routes to Africa with connecting and nonstop options. Image Credit: Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines offers routes to Ethiopia, some with connections. Nonstop routes from the U.S. are:
- Chicago (ORD) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
Connecting routes include:
- Addis Ababa (ADD) – Dublin (DUB) – Chicago (ORD) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
- New York (JFK) – Abidjan (ABJ) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
- Newark (EWR) – Lome (LFW) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
- Washington, D.C. (IAD) – Lome (LFW) – Addis Ababa (ADD)
Flights to Ethiopia cost 92,500 miles one-way.
14. South African Airways Business Class Within South Africa (59,000 Miles)
South African Airways JNB VFA business class seat
South African Airways business class within South Africa. Image Credit: Keri Stooksbury
For lie-flat seating within South Africa, South African Airways offers a route for 59,000 miles one-way:
- Cape Town (CPT) – Johannesburg (JNB)
15. Economy Flights to Deep South America (30,000 Miles)
United B737 800 Island Hopper HNL PNI economy cabin
United Airlines economy to South America. Image Credit: Ryan Smith
EVA Air groups all of South America into one region, offering good value for flights deeper into the continent. Nonstop routes are limited to Buenos Aires (EZE), Santiago (SCL), and São Paulo (GRU), often routing through Houston (IAH).
Example routes include:
- **Chicago (ORD) – São Paulo (GRU) on United Airlines
- **Houston (IAH) – Buenos Aires (EZE) on United Airlines
- **Houston (IAH) – Santiago (SCL) on United Airlines
- Houston (IAH) – São Paulo (GRU) on United Airlines
- **Newark (EWR) – São Paulo (GRU) on United Airlines
- Toronto (YYZ) – São Paulo (GRU) on Air Canada
- Toronto (YYZ) – Santiago (SCL) on Air Canada
- **Washington, D.C. (IAD) – São Paulo (GRU) on United Airlines
These flights cost only 30,000 miles one-way.
16. Economy Flights to Central and South Asia (60,000 Miles)
For destinations in Central and South Asia, where cash ticket prices can be high, EVA Air miles at 60,000 miles in economy can offer good value.
17. ANA Business Class: Tokyo to Australia (77,500 Miles)
ANA Business Class Cabin
ANA business class offers excellent service on routes like Tokyo to Australia. Image Credit: Stephen Au
ANA business class, known for its high quality, offers a nonstop route:
- Tokyo (HND) – Sydney (SYD)
This 9.5-hour flight costs 77,500 miles one-way, a reasonable value for ANA’s product.
18. THAI Airways Business Class: Southeast Asia to North Asia (40,000 Miles)
Thai Airways Royal Silk business class 777 300er seat 11B
THAI Airways Royal Silk business class. Image Credit: Ehsan Haque
For travel between Southeast Asia and North Asia, THAI Airways business class costs 40,000 miles. Example routes:
- Bali-Denpasar (DPS) – Bangkok (BKK) – Tokyo (NRT)
- Jakarta (CGK) – Bangkok (BKK) – Sapporo (CTS)
- Singapore (SIN) – Bangkok (BKK) – Tokyo (HND)
For approximately 10 hours of total flying time, 40,000 miles is a strong value.
19. THAI Airways First Class: Southeast Asia to North Asia (62,500 Miles)
Thai Airways Boeing 747 – First Class
THAI Airways Boeing 747 first class. Image Credit: Cherag Dubash
THAI Airways first class from Bangkok (BKK) to North Asia costs 62,500 miles one-way. Routes include:
- Bangkok (BKK) – Osaka (KIX)
- Bangkok (BKK) – Tokyo (TYO)
If you can find first class availability, this provides 5-6 hours of first-class travel.
20. Asiana Airlines Business Class Within North Asia (27,500 Miles)
Asiana Airlines business class
Asiana Airlines business class. Image Credit: Stephen Au
Asiana Airlines business class within North Asia costs 27,500 miles. A high-value route is:
- Seoul (ICN) – Saipan (SPN)
This 4.5-hour flight can be expensive in cash, making miles a good option.
21. EVA Air Business Class Within Asia (Excluding Hong Kong/Macau) (25,000 Miles)
Eva Air Business Class cuisine
EVA Air business class within Asia offers a taste of their premium service. Image Credit: EVA Air
EVA Air business class within Asia (excluding Hong Kong/Macau routes) costs 25,000 miles. Routes include:
- Taipei (TPE) – Jakarta (CGK)
- Taipei (TPE) – Bali-Denpasar (DPS)
- Taipei (TPE) – Singapore (SIN)
Consider connecting through Taipei for longer business class flights, such as:
- Bali-Denpasar (DPS) – Sapporo (CTS) via Taipei (TPE)
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Tokyo (TYO) via Taipei (TPE)
22. ANA Business Class: Hong Kong to Tokyo (30,000 Miles)
ANA Business Class Seat
ANA business class between Hong Kong and Tokyo. Image Credit: Stephen Au
ANA lie-flat business class on the Hong Kong-Tokyo route costs 30,000 miles one-way. Choose flights operated by ANA 787 for the best experience.
23. TAP Portugal Business Class to Portugal (65,000 Miles)
TAP A330 900neo business class cabin
TAP A330-900neo business class. Image Credit: Daniel Ross
TAP Portugal business class to Portugal costs 65,000 miles one-way, plus high taxes and fees (~$650). Look for flights on the A330-900neo for an improved product. Routes include:
- Boston (BOS) – Lisbon (LIS)
- Miami (MIA) – Lisbon (LIS)
- New York (JFK) – Lisbon (LIS)
- Newark (EWR) – Lisbon (LIS)
- San Francisco (SFO) – Lisbon (LIS)
- Toronto (YYZ) – Lisbon (LIS)
24. THAI Airways Business Class to Australia (77,500 Miles)
Thai Airways 787-8 Silk Class
THAI Airways 787-8 business class. Image Credit: Thai Airways
THAI Airways 787-9 with reverse herringbone seats to Australia costs 77,500 miles one-way. The Bangkok (BKK) – Melbourne (MEL) route offers 11 hours of business class.
25. Air New Zealand Business Class: Auckland to Tokyo (77,500 Miles)
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 business class cabin rear
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 business class. Image Credit: Daniel Ross
Air New Zealand business class from Auckland (AKL) to Tokyo costs 77,500 miles one-way for an 11-hour flight.
26. Lufthansa First Class to Europe (85,000 Miles)
Lufthansa Airbus A380 First Class Seat
Lufthansa first class seat. Image Credit: Greg Stone
Lufthansa first class to Europe costs 85,000 miles, but high fuel surcharges (over $1,000) diminish its value.
Final Thoughts on EVA Air Partners
While EVA Air Infinity MileageLands may not be the most universally advantageous program, it offers unique value, particularly when leveraging its Star Alliance partners. Programs like ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, and Air Canada Aeroplan may present better overall value in many cases. However, for those with EVA Air miles, strategic redemptions, especially utilizing round-trip routing rules and exploring round-the-world options, can yield significant rewards. We hope this guide inspires your next mileage redemption, helping you maximize the potential of your EVA Air miles for unforgettable travel experiences with their partners.
