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Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank vs Korean Air SKYPASS

Korean Air SKYPASS miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.45¢ each against 1.3¢ for Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank miles, 12% more per point. 50,000 come to about $725 against $650.

Values updated

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank vs Korean Air SKYPASS, side by side
MeasureJapan Airlines JAL Mileage BankKorean Air SKYPASS
Value per point1.3¢1.45¢
10,000 worth$130$145
50,000 worth$650$725
100,000 worth$1,300$1,450
A great award1.56¢ or more a point1.74¢ or more a point
A poor awardunder 1.17¢ a pointunder 1.31¢ a point
Rewards currencymilesmiles
Run byJapan AirlinesKorean Air
Ranked5 of 34, Asia10 of 102, airline miles2 of 34, Asia3 of 102, airline miles

Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.

Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank

Korean Air SKYPASS

Quick answers

Which is worth more, Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank or Korean Air SKYPASS?

Korean Air SKYPASS miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.45¢ each against 1.3¢ for Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank miles, 12% more per point. 50,000 come to about $725 against $650.

How many Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank miles equal 50,000 Korean Air SKYPASS miles?

About 55,769. At 1.3¢ each, that many miles match the $725 estimated for 50,000 miles at 1.45¢. This compares value only; the programs do not exchange points at this rate.

Is a higher value per point always better?

No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank and Korean Air SKYPASS.

Where do these values come from?

Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.

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