How Many Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles from Seattle to Japan?
Also see: Japan → Seattle
Flying from Seattle (SEA) to Japan on JAL Mileage Bank miles costs 27,000 miles in economy and 55,000 miles in business class each way. Seattle is one of the closest major US cities to Japan geographically, and JAL Mileage Bank awards cover the route via connecting or codeshare itineraries through partner airports.
Japan Airlines Award Chart — Seattle to Japan
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is served via JAL codeshare partnerships. Routing typically connects through another JAL gateway (LAX, SFO, or ORD). Japan has two Tokyo airports: Haneda (HND) is closer to central Tokyo (~30 min by monorail); Narita (NRT) is further out (~60–90 min). Check which your specific flight uses when booking.
| Cabin | Miles (each way) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 27,000 |
| Premium Economy | 40,000 |
| Business Class | 55,000 |
| First Class | 110,000 (low season) / 125,000 (regular) / 140,000 (high season) |
First class uses JAL's three-tier peak pricing. Low season covers shoulder months; high season includes summer (July–August), Golden Week, and year-end holidays.
Tips for Redeeming JAL Miles to Seattle to Japan
- 1Seattle is geographically one of the closest US cities to Japan — great starting point for a Japan trip.
- 2SEA is an Alaska Airlines hub; JAL's Oneworld partnership with Alaska makes connections seamless.
- 3JAL Business Class (Sky Suite on 777/A350, Sky Suite III on 787) features fully flat beds with direct aisle access — 55,000 miles each way is exceptional value for one of the best business class products in the sky.
- 4American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Citi ThankYou all transfer to JAL Mileage Bank at 1:1.
- 5All JAL award flights must originate or end in Japan. You cannot use JAL miles for itineraries that don't touch Japan.
- 6Stopovers in Japan are permitted on international awards — you can add a Japan stay to your itinerary at no extra mileage cost.
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