MileMath

Air Canada /

20,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $280.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$280.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.44¢ per mile

-2.9% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

340.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

320.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

230.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

260.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to London) during the low season months of January to March, as availability tends to be higher with fewer travelers.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Toronto to Vancouver for just 20,000 Aeroplan miles, which typically costs around $500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Toronto (YYZ) and then onward to Vancouver (YVR) instead of booking a direct flight from JFK to YVR, saving approximately 1,500 miles compared to the direct route.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your total travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

28,000 miles (+8,000 miles)

Frontier

25,455 miles (+5,455 miles)