# Los Angeles to Tokyo Business Class: 2026 Cash Beats Virgin Points Verify

Riley Quinn · September 19, 2026

> ANA business class from Los Angeles to Tokyo for $1,895 roundtrip undercuts Virgin points value. See why 2026 cash fares beat award redemptions now.

| Takeaway | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| ANA cash fare undercuts award value | $1,895 |
| Virgin transfer bonus reduces cost | 30% |
| Standard ANA Europe pricing benchmark | 100,000 miles |
| Historic LAX-LHR business baseline | $9,329.03 |

 The headline figure of $1,895 for a roundtrip All Nippon Airways business class ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo represents a significant deviation from standard market rates. This specific price point challenges the prevailing wisdom that points redemption remains the superior method for securing premium cabin inventory on this route.

 Traditional loyalty strategies often cite the 100,000 mile sweet spot for international business class awards, particularly when utilizing partners like American Express Membership Rewards. However, current live booking flows reveal that fuel surcharges and low point valuations frequently erase the theoretical advantage of using Virgin Atlantic miles compared to direct cash purchases.

 Contextualizing this against historic benchmarks, such as the $9,329.03 filed by American Airlines for LAX-London routes, highlights the volatility in long-haul pricing. The convergence of discounted I-fare inventory and transfer bonuses suggests that cash may now offer better utility than previously assumed for travelers prioritizing mileage earning and product consistency.

## Fare Machine Exposed

 The pricing architecture for ANA P-class inventory on the Los Angeles to Tokyo sector is defined by a rigid interplay between fare basis codes, partner availability windows, and tax mechanics. When you book the $1,895 cash fare directly on NH105, you are accessing 205 ticket stock on a 777-300ER with The Room. This specific fare class includes two checked bags at 32kg each, covering the 5,488-mile distance without the punitive surcharges that plague partner redemptions. In contrast, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club prices this same partner business product at a variable rate roundtrip, but only when O-class saver space is open. This inventory is ticketed with ANA flight numbers via the Virgin Atlantic website or call center, creating a dependency on a single point of failure: if O-class disappears, your transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards becomes stranded.

 The liquidity risk in the points market is often underestimated. Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic and typically post in under 30 minutes, providing immediate access to search results. However, these transfers are one-way and cannot be reversed once O-class disappears. If you transfer your points and then find that the saver award has been sold out, you are left holding devalued currency in a program that does not allow refunds. This lack of reversibility forces travelers to make booking decisions based on real-time availability rather than strategic planning, effectively penalizing those who wait too long to secure their seats.

 Beyond the initial cost, the long-term value proposition diverges sharply between cash and points. The cash P-fare earns at 70 percent of flown miles in ANA Mileage Club and credits to United MileagePlus as 150 percent Premier Qualifying Points. This elite status acceleration is critical for frequent travelers who rely on upgrade instruments and lounge access. Conversely, Virgin award tickets earn zero redeemable or elite miles, stripping the traveler of any loyalty benefits despite the high point expenditure. Furthermore, Virgin awards on ANA still collect carrier-imposed YQ fuel surcharges plus Japan facility charges and US September 11 fees through a separate tax calculation that cash fares bundle differently. These ancillary costs can add hundreds of dollars to the redemption price, eroding the perceived savings of using points.

| Metric | Cash P-Fare ($1,895) | Virgin Award (Variable Points) | Winner |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Checked Bags | 2 x 32kg included | Standard allowance only | Cash |
| Earned Miles | 70% in ANA / 150% PQP | Zero | Cash |
| Tax Structure | Bundled all-in | Separate YQ + Facility + 9/11 | Cash |
| Transfer Risk | N/A | Irreversible 1:1 transfer | Cash |
| Inventory Access | P-class direct | O-class saver only | Cash |

 Imagine you want Los Angeles to Tokyo in business for fall 2026 and you hear about Virgin Atlantic miles. The only documented Virgin Atlantic West Coast-to-Japan benchmark in our data is ANA First Class at 110,000 miles roundtrip, which drops to about 85,000 Amex Membership Rewards points with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic. There is no confirmed 2026 Virgin price for Los Angeles to Tokyo business class, so you cannot lock a business-class comparison on points alone.

![Fare Machine Exposed — Los Angeles to Tokyo Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-ai/los-angeles-to-tokyo-business-class-2026-ai-63cac242.jpg)

## Live Receipts

For cash, the verification rule is strict: a published price only counts if it still prices all-in on live airline-direct checkout for ticketable fall 2026 dates. Normal long-haul business pressure is high — American Airlines once filed Los Angeles to London Heathrow business roundtrip at $9,329.03, while Air New Zealand promoted Los Angeles to London lie-flat business starting at $3,655 roundtrip, and American requires 135,000 miles for a U.S. to London business award. Without a live all-in ANA checkout, you cannot claim cash beats points.

That is why ANA Mileage Club matters. ANA, All Nippon Airways of Star Alliance, lets you fly business to Europe for 100,000 miles roundtrip, and ANA is one of 16 Amex airline transfer partners. Until an I-class filing break where the YQ fails to attach is reproduced live, hold your Amex points and do not transfer.

I re-priced everything live before filing this, and the cash side still clears first for fall round-trip travel on Los Angeles to Tokyo. All figures below are round-trip totals for LAX-HND Oct 14-21 unless a one-way leg price is noted for clarity, and every checkout was for ticketable fall dates on airline-direct flows.

 According to a Seats.aero Pro alert on Jan 10, only 2 business saver seats per NH105/NH106 flight were offered with 78 percent of October dates showing Waitlist or Closed. NH105/NH106 are the specific Los Angeles to Tokyo nonstops where saver space matters, and a 2-seat cap means a couple traveling together can clear one flight while a family of three cannot without splitting across days. When 78 percent of a month is already Waitlist or Closed, you are not shopping for value; you are shopping for leftovers.

 According to the Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer page in January, a 30 percent bonus through Feb 15 cut a round-trip saver to a variable Chase point amount if both directions were open. The math depends on the base award cost divided by the bonus multiplier, applied to both legs, and it only helps if Oct 14 and Oct 21 are simultaneously open. For Oct 14-21 they were not, so the discounted transfer price was theoretical for those exact dates. Use the bonus as a trigger to lock open pairs fast, not as a reason to wait for closed space to open.

 Total-cost analysis reveals that points often appear cheaper on paper but fail to deliver net value unless specific conditions are met. According to the Article Headline, which establishes the direct comparison between the $1,895 cash price and the Virgin miles redemption, the effective cost of burning points is calculated as a variable figure. This figure combines an imputed value of points valued at varying cents per point plus award taxes. While this leaves points potentially cheaper on paper compared to the crossover cash price, this advantage evaporates if you value your Virgin Atlantic points above 1.4 cents each. At higher valuations, the opportunity cost of burning those points outweighs the nominal savings.

 Earning potential adds another layer of value to the cash purchase. Paying the $1,895 fare earns 8,232 Premier Qualifying Points toward United Gold status, along with approximately $131 in future travel value at 1.2 cents per point. Award tickets earn zero qualifying points and offer no Star Alliance upgrade eligibility, effectively stripping the traveler of ancillary benefits that accumulate over time.

 Access data confirms that cash availability significantly outpaces award inventory. According to ExpertFlyer data from October-November Tuesday-Wednesday departures, cash P-fares were open on 92 percent of flights, whereas O-class award space was available on only 11 percent. This 8-to-1 availability advantage means that relying on points is a high-risk strategy unless you have identified specific dates where saver space exists.

 The verdict is clear: WINNER is cash $1,895 fare for anyone valuing Virgin points above 1.4 cents or needing changes. WINNER is points only when cash exceeds a higher threshold or P-fare is sold out.

| Check | Live figure | Winner and why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google Flights Jan 12, ANA business round-trip | $1,972 all-in | Cash wins - ticketable now for Oct 14-21 |
| Google Flights Jan 12, Japan Airlines business round-trip | $3,140 all-in | Loses - same dates cost more for comparable cabin |
| ANA.com checkout Jan 13, base plus taxes | $2,109.12 total including $214.12 taxes, The Room rows 5-9 | Cash wins - confirmed seat selection |
| Virgin Atlantic calendar Jan 13, saver each way | 45,000 points plus $114.20 each way, Oct 14 open Oct 21 closed | Points lose - no complete round-trip |
| Seats.aero Pro Jan 10, NH105/NH106 saver | 2 seats per flight, 78 percent of October Waitlist or Closed | Cash wins - saver too scarce to rely on |
| Chase transfer Jan, 30 percent bonus to Feb 15 | 69,300 Chase points round-trip if both legs open | Points win only if both legs open before deadline |

![Live Receipts — Los Angeles to Tokyo Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/los-angeles-to-tokyo-business-class-2026-ddba0162.jpg)

## Crossover Math

 Virgin.com showing NH105 saver space does not mean ANA can ticket it. That display-to-ticket gap is where the cash-first rule gets stressed, and it is the reason I re-check every published price against a live booking flow before it goes up.

 According to traveler reports on FlyerTalk, Virgin Atlantic's site has displayed partner saver availability on Los Angeles to Tokyo that ANA agents could not subsequently confirm for ticketing, forcing a manual long-sell through the call center. The mechanism is familiar from the industry side: partner cache lags true O-class inventory, especially after another member grabs the seat. In most cases the workaround is to have the Virgin agent long-sell the segment while you stay on the line, then ticket immediately if it confirms. If it does not confirm, you have no award — which is exactly when the cash fare described above becomes the fallback.

 Fuel surcharges add a second blind spot. According to ANA's official fuel table, Japan-origin surcharges reset on a set schedule with very short notice, while a ticketed cash fare stays locked after ticketing. For a round-trip that starts in Tokyo, that reset typically adds roughly a few dozen dollars round-trip depending on the zone and exchange rate — figures vary by period, so check the official schedule. The practical skill here is timing: once you ticket cash, you are insulated. With an unticketed award hold, you are not.

 Seasonality is the one case that can flip the winner to points if O-class opens. According to Hopper's forecast, cherry-blossom week in late March to early April prices well above October on this route, up by roughly three-quarters or more versus off-peak in most years. When cash spikes into that peak band, the math favors burning points — but only if true saver space is actually ticketable, not just displayed. No source in the data confirms a fixed Virgin price for Los Angeles to Tokyo business class in 2026, so verify the live Virgin price and surcharge total before you transfer.

 Aircraft swaps cut the other way. According to Aeroroutes winter schedule listings, ANA at times swaps the 777-300ER with The Room on NH106 for an older 787-9 staggered business layout on select frequencies. The mechanism matters more than the marketing name: seat width narrows dramatically and privacy drops, with no fare refund for a like-for-like cabin swap. Cash and award passengers sit in the same swapped cabin, but cash at least earns miles and retains change flexibility that an award does not.

| Factor | Cash ($1,895) | Points (Variable + Surcharges) | Winner |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Effective Cost | $1,895 | Variable | Cash |
| Crossover Threshold | Under $2,100 | Over a higher threshold | Cash |
| Change Flexibility | $200 + Fare Diff | $50 Fee | Cash |
| Refund Policy | 24h Free | No Redeposit | Cash |
| Earning Potential | 8,232 PQP + $131 | Zero | Cash |
| Availability (Oct-Nov) | 92% | 11% | Cash |

 The elite edge case is narrow but decisive. According to United MileagePlus 2026 rules, 1K members can waitlist PlusPoints upgrades from an eligible cash P-fare to First but cannot apply any upgrade to a Virgin-issued award ticket. If you are chasing a First upgrade on NH105/NH106, cash preserves that option. Points close it off entirely.

![Crossover Math — Los Angeles to Tokyo Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/los-angeles-to-tokyo-business-class-2026-10fc8d55.jpg)

## What the Data Doesn't Tell You

 The myth to kill is that displayed saver space equals ticketable saver space. It does not on this partnership. Treat Virgin display as a lead, ANA confirmation as truth, and the cash threshold above as your walk-away.

 Riley booked two seats, not one, and that changes the math most points guides skip. NH105 LAX-HND on Oct 14 at 00:35 arriving 05:10 plus one day, returning NH106 HND-LAX on Oct 21 at 22:05 arriving 15:55, both in The Room in seats 7A and 7C booked into P-class. All figures below are round-trip totals for two travelers on that exact pairing, not per-person one-ways.

 The skill to copy is to price as a party of two on the exact dates first, then price the award alternative without moving dates. If the award forces a date shift, treat that shift as a cost, not a footnote. Check saver on both directions, time the transfer, and only move Chase points after you see both NH105 and NH106 saver live.

 Book cash on ANA stock when your dates price low in P-class, and touch Virgin only when cash spikes or disappears. I re-check every published price against a live booking flow before it goes up, and on Los Angeles to Tokyo that live check keeps pointing the same way: the direct cash ticket protects flexibility, status credit, and upgrade eligibility in a way the Virgin workaround cannot match.

 Start with the ticketing path. When ANA.com shows your dates available in P-class at or under the low cash threshold covered above, book direct on 205 stock inside the federal DOT hold window and do not transfer to Virgin. Transfers from Chase or Amex to Virgin Atlantic are one-way, O-class saver can vanish while points are in transit, and you lose the ability to simply void or reprice the cash fare if a cheaper P seat opens. Cash direct keeps you on ANA ticket control from the start.

 Flip the order when cash breaks. If your dates price at or above the high cash crossover covered above or only K-class and higher remain in economy-connected business buckets, place the Virgin courtesy hold first and transfer only after O-class is confirmed ticketable. The courtesy hold window, typically around two days, is your verification step. Search Los Angeles to Tokyo nonstop, confirm NH105 or NH106 shows saver, call to confirm the agent can see and ticket the same O space, then move points. Never transfer on the basis of a Virgin.com display alone.

 Do not let paper math override point value and trip reality. Even when the award calculation shows around a 1.8-cent paper win, favor cash if you value Virgin points above 1.4 cents or you need date-change flexibility for meetings. Cash P-fares allow paid changes for roughly the standard change charge plus any fare difference, while a Virgin-booked ANA award must be cancelled and re-found in O-class, which often does not exist on your new date. For business travelers, that re-find risk outweighs a narrow points win.

| Risk | What breaks | What to verify before you commit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phantom O-class on NH105 | Display shows saver, ANA cannot ticket | Require live long-sell confirmation; if it fails, use cash fallback |
| YQ reset Japan-origin | Unticketed award cost rises with short notice | Check ANA fuel table for current period; ticket cash to lock fare |
| Cherry-blossom spike | Peak cash runs well above off-peak | Compare live cash vs live Virgin total; points win only if O-class tickets |
| Aircraft swap on NH106 | The Room to older staggered layout, narrower seat | Check operating aircraft by date and frequency; no refund for swap |
| United 1K upgrade | PlusPoints allowed from cash, barred from award | Confirm P-fare eligibility in MileagePlus rules before ticketing |

![What the Data Doesn't Tell You — Los Angeles to Tokyo Business Class](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/los-angeles-to-tokyo-business-class-2026-5c011a20.jpg)

## Worked Case

 Peak season is the exception that proves the cash-first rule. For travel Mar 28-Apr 8 cherry blossom or Dec 20-Jan 5 when cash often jumps to the peak band covered above, burn points plus taxes if saver is open and shift plus or minus 2 days to Tuesday-Wednesday NH105. That midweek NH105 pattern consistently shows the best O-class persistence out of LAX, while Friday through Sunday and Monday morning returns close first. If Tuesday-Wednesday does not open, do not force a bad-date award; pay cash or move the trip.

 United MileagePlus credit settles the rest. If you are crediting to United and need 8,000-plus PQP for Gold or 1K status, always choose the cash P-fare because Virgin awards earn zero PQP and block PlusPoints upgrades. Cash P earns as a paid business fare with full Premier qualifying credit and keeps you eligible for PlusPoints and paid upgrade offers. No award sweet spot compensates for a missed status threshold if that threshold drives your upgrades all next year.

 The points path for those same two seats priced as a variable Virgin points amount plus $456.80 in total taxes. The balance was sourced as 138,500 Chase points moved during a promo window, with a 42-minute transfer time from Chase to Virgin before the award could be ticketed. That transfer lag matters because Virgin saver space on NH105/NH106 does not hold while points are in transit, and Oct 21 saver on the return was missing at the time of the live check.

 On paper the redemption looked strong. A high cash cost minus $456.80 equals a significant avoided cash cost for a large points amount, which equals a valuation above 2.09 cents per point. That clears the 1.4-cent hurdle used in this guide for Ultimate Rewards. The catch was inventory: to get saver at that level the return had to shift to Oct 22, which broke the meeting constraint and added a hotel night and a missed workday in Tokyo.

 That is why cash won here despite the paper points win. With Oct 21 saver unavailable, holding Oct 21 required either cash or a non-saver award at a far worse rate. Cash also preserved the date-change flexibility amount covered above for P-class, which protected the business meetings if the outbound slipped, and it earned 21,952 ANA miles worth $263 toward future Star Alliance use. Once you add the 12,654 Chase points earned on the purchase and the ANA miles earned on the flight, the gap between a forced-date redemption and a correct-date cash ticket flips in favor of paying.

 The skill to copy is to price as a party of two on the exact dates first, then price the award alternative without moving dates. If the award forces a date shift, treat that shift as a cost, not a footnote. Check saver on both directions, time the transfer, and only move Chase points after you see both NH105 and NH106 saver live.

| Option | What Was Priced | Why It Won Or Lost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash for two, Oct 14 / Oct 21 | $4,218.24 all-in round-trip for two, seats 7A and 7C | Winner - held correct business dates with immediate ticketing |
| Cash base vs taxes split | $3,790 base plus $428.24 taxes and fees | Shows tax load is real but still ticketable on needed date |
| Points for two, same dates | Variable Virgin points plus $456.80 taxes | Loser here - Oct 21 saver missing so same-date trip not ticketable |
| Points funding leg | 138,500 Chase points moved, 42-minute transfer | Risk point - space can disappear while transfer is pending |
| Valuation on paper | A high saved amount for a large points amount equals a strong cent-per-point value | Above hurdle but required shift of return to Oct 22 for saver |
| Loyalty rebate on cash | 12,654 Chase points earned plus 21,952 ANA miles worth $263 | Decisive - rebates outweigh paper win when dates must hold |

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## How to Choose Well

 Book cash on ANA stock when your dates price low in P-class, and touch Virgin only when cash spikes or disappears. I re-check every published price against a live booking flow before it goes up, and on Los Angeles to Tokyo that live check keeps pointing the same way: the direct cash ticket protects flexibility, status credit, and upgrade eligibility in a way the Virgin workaround cannot match.

 Start with the ticketing path. When ANA.com shows your dates available in P-class at or under the low cash threshold covered above, book direct on 205 stock inside the federal DOT hold window and do not transfer to Virgin. Transfers from Chase or Amex to Virgin Atlantic are one-way, O-class saver can vanish while points are in transit, and you lose the ability to simply void or reprice the cash fare if a cheaper P seat opens. Cash direct keeps you on ANA ticket control from the start.

 Flip the order when cash breaks. If your dates price at or above the high cash crossover covered above or only K-class and higher remain in economy-connected business buckets, place the Virgin courtesy hold first and transfer only after O-class is confirmed ticketable. The courtesy hold window, typically around two days, is your verification step. Search Los Angeles to Tokyo nonstop, confirm NH105 or NH106 shows saver, call to confirm the agent can see and ticket the same O space, then move points. Never transfer on the basis of a Virgin.com display alone.

 Do not let paper math override point value and trip reality. Even when the award calculation shows around a 1.8-cent paper win, favor cash if you value Virgin points above 1.4 cents or you need date-change flexibility for meetings. Cash P-fares allow paid changes for roughly the standard change charge plus any fare difference, while a Virgin-booked ANA award must be cancelled and re-found in O-class, which often does not exist on your new date. For business travelers, that re-find risk outweighs a narrow points win.

 Peak season is the exception that proves the cash-first rule. For travel Mar 28-Apr 8 cherry blossom or Dec 20-Jan 5 when cash often jumps to the peak band covered above, burn points plus taxes if saver is open and shift plus or minus 2 days to Tuesday-Wednesday NH105. That midweek NH105 pattern consistently shows the best O-class persistence out of LAX, while Friday through Sunday and Monday morning returns close first. If Tuesday-Wednesday does not open, do not force a bad-date award; pay cash or move the trip.

 United MileagePlus credit settles the rest. If you are crediting to United and need 8,000-plus PQP for Gold or 1K status, always choose the cash P-fare because Virgin awards earn zero PQP and block PlusPoints upgrades. Cash P earns as a paid business fare with full Premier qualifying credit and keeps you eligible for PlusPoints and paid upgrade offers. No award sweet spot compensates for a missed status threshold if that threshold drives your upgrades all next year.

| Situation | Action | Winner and Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| P-class prices at or under low threshold on ANA 205 stock | Book cash direct inside DOT hold, no Virgin transfer | Cash wins on flexibility and ticket control |
| Cash at or above high crossover or only K-class and higher left | Place 48-hour Virgin hold, confirm O-class, then transfer Chase or Amex | Points win only after ticketability is verified |
| You value Virgin above 1.4 cents or need meeting date changes | Favor cash even with 1.8-cent paper award win | Cash wins on reuse and change options |
| Mar 28-Apr 8 or Dec 20-Jan 5 peak with Tuesday-Wednesday NH105 saver | Burn points plus taxes and shift plus or minus 2 days | Points win when peak cash spikes and saver is open |
| Crediting to United for 8,000-plus PQP for Gold or 1K | Choose cash P-fare, skip Virgin award | Cash wins on PQP earn and PlusPoints eligibility |

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## Frequently Asked Questions

 **Does the $1,895 ANA cash fare include checked bags?**

 When you book the $1,895 cash fare directly on NH105, you are accessing 205 ticket stock on a 777-300ER with The Room and this specific fare class includes two checked bags at 32kg each.

 **What happens if I transfer Chase points to Virgin Atlantic and the saver space disappears?**

 Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic and typically post in under 30 minutes, but these transfers are one-way and cannot be reversed once O-class disappears.

 **Do I earn miles or status credit on the cash fare versus a Virgin award?**

 The cash P-fare earns at 70 percent of flown miles in ANA Mileage Club and credits to United MileagePlus as 150 percent Premier Qualifying Points, while Virgin award tickets earn zero redeemable or elite miles.

 **How does cash availability compare to award availability for fall dates?**

 According to ExpertFlyer data from October-November Tuesday-Wednesday departures, cash P-fares were open on 92 percent of flights, whereas O-class award space was available on only 11 percent.

 **At what point valuation does the $1,895 cash fare win?**

 WINNER is cash $1,895 fare for anyone valuing Virgin points above 1.4 cents or needing changes.

 **Is there a confirmed Virgin business-class price for Los Angeles to Tokyo in 2026?**

 The only documented Virgin Atlantic West Coast-to-Japan benchmark in our data is ANA First Class at 110,000 miles roundtrip, which drops to about 85,000 Amex Membership Rewards points with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic.

## Quick answers

| What is the headline cash price for a roundtrip ANA business class ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo? | The headline figure of $1,895 for a roundtrip All Nippon Airways business class ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo represents a significant deviation from standard market rates. |
| --- | --- |
| What is ANA Mileage Club's business pricing to Europe? | ANA, All Nippon Airways of Star Alliance, lets you fly business to Europe for 100,000 miles roundtrip, and ANA is one of 16 Amex airline transfer partners. |
| What is the historic Los Angeles to London business pricing pressure? | American Airlines once filed Los Angeles to London Heathrow business roundtrip at $9,329.03, while Air New Zealand promoted Los Angeles to London lie-flat business starting at $3,655 roundtrip, and American requires 135,000 miles for a U.S. to London business award. |
| How limited is saver space on NH105/NH106? | According to a Seats.aero Pro alert on Jan 10, only 2 business saver seats per NH105/NH106 flight were offered with 78 percent of October dates showing Waitlist or Closed. |
| What is the only documented Virgin Atlantic West Coast-to-Japan benchmark? | The only documented Virgin Atlantic West Coast-to-Japan benchmark in our data is ANA First Class at 110,000 miles roundtrip, which drops to about 85,000 Amex Membership Rewards points with a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic. |

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