August 17, 2026· 1 min read
The Best Ways to Fly to Japan on Points This Winter
Award availability to Tokyo has loosened for January and February. These five programs offer the lowest pricing right now.
By CheckedInDaily
Winter is quietly one of the best times to redeem points for Japan. Availability opens up after the New Year rush and several programs price the route aggressively.
Five programs worth checking
- ANA Mileage Club round-trip awards
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on ANA
- Alaska Mileage Plan on Japan Airlines
- Air Canada Aeroplan mixed-cabin itineraries
- Turkish Miles&Smiles for domestic Japan add-ons
Booking strategy
Start with ANA availability, then price the same seats through partners. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive program on an identical itinerary is routinely more than 50,000 miles.