How the Sorachika Route Works to Efficiently Accumulate Miles

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0900

For land milers, direct transfers of reward points to airline miles is a rookie mistake. Historically, the “Sorachika Route” was the gold standard for high-rate transfers. We explain why direct transfers hurt and map out today’s best replacement routes (e.g. JQ Mizuho Route).

The Loss of Direct Transfers

Directly exchanging points from a reward site to ANA or JAL miles usually yields a mediocre 50% conversion rate (e.g. 10,000 points = 5,000 miles). By utilizing smart hub routes, you can boost this rate to 70% to 75%+.

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How the Sorachika Route Works to Efficiently Accumulate Miles

The Loss of Direct Transfers