MileMath

Air France /

50,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $600.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$600.00

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

775.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and early March, as this is generally a low-demand period, making it easier to find availability on popular routes like New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG).

Sweet Spot

You can fly from the U.S. to Europe in business class for 50,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) via Amsterdam (AMS) to save about 5,000 miles compared to a direct JFK-CDG ticket, as the routing would be approximately 3,800 miles instead of 4,300 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on Delta Air Lines routes, as they often impose high fees; for example, a round-trip flight from New York to Paris can incur surcharges of up to $800 in fees, significantly diminishing the value of your 50,000 miles.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

38,710 miles (-11,290 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

33,333 miles (-16,667 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

35,294 miles (-14,706 miles)

Better Value