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Air China PhoenixMiles vs Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus
Air China PhoenixMiles and Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus miles are worth the same on Points Frog's valuations as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1¢ each, so 50,000 of either come to about $500. The better program is the one you earn faster and can redeem where you want to go.
Values updated
| Measure | Air China PhoenixMiles | Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Value per point | 1¢ | 1¢ |
| 10,000 worth | $100 | $100 |
| 50,000 worth | $500 | $500 |
| 100,000 worth | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| A great award | 1.2¢ or more a point | 1.2¢ or more a point |
| A poor award | under 0.9¢ a point | under 0.9¢ a point |
| Rewards currency | miles | miles |
| Run by | Air China | Thai Airways |
| Ranked | 10 of 34, Asia39 of 102, airline miles | 10 of 34, Asia39 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.
Air China PhoenixMiles
Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus
Quick answers
Which is worth more, Air China PhoenixMiles or Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus?
Air China PhoenixMiles and Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus miles are worth the same on Points Frog's valuations as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1¢ each, so 50,000 of either come to about $500. The better program is the one you earn faster and can redeem where you want to go.
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 Air China PhoenixMiles and Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus.
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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