MileMath

Air France /

40,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $480.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$480.00

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

620.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and early March, as this is typically when availability is highest and demand is lowest, particularly on routes like New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG).

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in business class from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for 40,000 Flying Blue miles, where typical cash prices can exceed $3,000.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK) via Air France and return via Amsterdam (AMS), which typically costs 50,000 miles, thus saving you 10,000 miles while allowing a stopover in Paris and an open-jaw in Bangkok.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for domestic routes, as they can charge up to $99 for a carry-on bag and up to $45 for a checked bag, making the total cost of travel significantly higher.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

30,968 miles (-9,032 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

26,667 miles (-13,333 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

28,235 miles (-11,765 miles)

Better Value