MileMath

Air France /

20,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $240.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$240.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.20¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Skyteam Average: 1.55¢ per mile

-22.6% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Delta Airlines

Skyteam

Value: 1.55¢ per mile

310.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. in mid-January to early February, specifically on routes like New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG), as availability tends to be high during this off-peak season.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for just 20,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $800 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip award ticket from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) via Paris (CDG) instead of direct to Lisbon; this saves approximately 5,000 miles compared to a direct route while allowing a stopover in Paris.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for domestic routes, as they often charge high fees, including a $55 fee for carry-on baggage and up to $100 for checked bags, which can significantly increase your overall travel cost.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

13,333 miles (-6,667 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

14,118 miles (-5,882 miles)

Better Value

American Airlines

Oneworld

14,545 miles (-5,455 miles)

Better Value