MileMath

Air France /

400,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $4,800.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$4,800.00

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

6,200.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for transatlantic routes from the East Coast to Paris (JFK-CDG) during September to early October, as availability typically opens up significantly after summer travel peaks.

Sweet Spot

A fantastic redemption is flying from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for 60,000 Flying Blue miles one-way in business class, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) via Amsterdam (AMS) using a multi-city award (JFK-AMS-CDG-AMS-JFK) to save around 10,000 miles compared to booking a direct round-trip from JFK to CDG, as it often allows for a more flexible itinerary while only costing 390,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on Spirit Airlines, as they charge up to $65 for carry-on bags and $55 for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

309,677 miles (-90,323 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

266,667 miles (-133,333 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

282,353 miles (-117,647 miles)

Better Value