Thanks to multiple earning methods, miles with Cathay Pacific are easy to accumulate. Asia Miles are primarily earned by flying Cathay Pacific or its Oneworld alliance partners such as Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, and Finnair. Additionally, you can quickly build your mileage balance through everyday spending using Cathay co-branded credit cards, shopping through the Asia Miles iShop, booking hotel stays and rental cars with Asia Miles partners, or participating in dining and lifestyle programs. Each Asia Mile typically holds a value of about 1.3 cents, though their worth can significantly increase when redeemed for premium cabin international flights, often yielding redemption rates above 2 cents per mile for savvy travelers.

Asia Miles is a popular frequent flyer program due to its flexibility, strong partner network, and mixed-cabin redemption options. Asia Miles expire after 18 months of inactivity, but any qualifying activity—such as earning or redeeming miles—will reset the expiration clock. The best value with Asia Miles usually comes from booking international flights in business or first class on Cathay or Oneworld partners, particularly for long-haul routes. Travelers often find optimal redemption value by planning flights in advance or traveling during off-peak seasons—typically between January and early May or September through November—when award availability tends to be higher.