What is Infinity MileageLands?
Infinity MileageLands is the frequent flyer program of EVA Air, a Star Alliance member based in Taiwan. The program allows members to earn and redeem miles across EVA Air, UNI Air, and all Star Alliance partners. Known for its premium cabin experience, especially the Royal Laurel Class, EVA Air offers generous routing rules, including open jaws and stopovers on round-trip award tickets.
Key changes to Infinity MileageLands in 2025
- Elite Status Extensions: EVA Air extended elite status validity by up to 24 months for Silver, Gold, and Diamond members with expiry dates between August 2022 and April 2024.
- Buy Miles Promotion: Until March 5, 2025, members could purchase miles with up to a 40% discount, reducing the cost to as low as 2.4¢ per mile. Note: Purchased miles can cover only up to 50% of an award ticket.
- Hotel and Car Rental Partnerships: Members can earn bonus miles through hotel stays and car rentals. For instance, stays at Grand Hilai Taipei between April 1–30, 2025, earn 1,000 miles per stay.
- Flexible Award Booking: EVA Air allows one-way awards, open jaws, and up to two stopovers on round-trip partner awards.
How many EVA miles for a flight?
EVA Air uses a zone-based award chart for both its own flights and Star Alliance partners. Here's a snapshot of typical one-way award rates:
Cabin Class | Short-Haul (Asia) | Long-Haul (US/Europe) |
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Economy | 6,750 – 25,000 | 35,000 – 50,000 |
Premium Economy | 15,000 – 30,000 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
Business Class | 25,000 – 40,000 | 75,000 – 97,500 |
Examples:
- 25,000 miles for Business Class from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo via Taipei.
- 65,000 miles for Business Class from the U.S. to Europe on Star Alliance partners.
- 97,500 miles for Business Class from Singapore to North America on Singapore Airlines via EVA Air.
How much are Infinity MileageLands miles worth?
The estimated average value of an Infinity MileageLands mile is between 2.4 and 5.3 cents (USD) per mile, although in some cases it can exceed 8 cents. The value varies depending on the route, class of service, and whether the miles were purchased or earned while flying. The best value is found by booking long-haul Business Class flights in advance, especially on routes operated by EVA Air or Star Alliance partners. The worst value is usually found on shorter routes in Economy Class or when using purchased miles without promotions.
Key features of Infinity MileageLands
- Tiers and Elite Status: Green (entry-level), Silver, Gold, Diamond. Advancement requires accumulating status miles or qualifying flight segments within a 12-month period.
- What We Love: Generous routing rules, including open jaws and up to two stopovers on round-trip partner awards; no change fees for flight dates; and the ability to redeem miles for various experiences, such as flight simulators and hotel stays.
- Exclusive Perks: Elite members enjoy benefits like additional baggage allowance, priority boarding, and lounge access.
- Best Redemptions: Royal Laurel Class from Taipei to New York (JFK) offers a top-tier business class experience. Star Alliance Business Class from the U.S. to Europe for 65,000 miles. EVA Air Business Class within Asia, such as Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo via Taipei, for 25,000 miles.
- Award Release Dates: EVA Air typically releases award seats 360 days in advance. Availability varies by partner airline. For more details on award availability, visit our Ultimate Guide to Award Release Dates.
Airlines You Can Book Using EVA Air Infinity MileageLands


























The best time to book your next flight with EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Know when airlines and frequent flyer loyalty programs release new award seats. Find the best time to book hard to get redemptions.
Ultimate Guide to Award Release Dates