MileMath

Air France /

500,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $6,000.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$6,000.00

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

7,750.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Europe from the U.S. in early January, specifically between January 5th and January 15th, to take advantage of lower availability and fewer travelers.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in business class from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) for 125,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $4,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip award ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris (CDG) via New York (JFK) for 50,000 miles instead of flying direct with 60,000 miles, saving 10,000 miles in the process while enjoying a stopover in New York.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for budget travel on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where they impose high fees such as a $45 carry-on bag fee and a $55 seat selection fee, which can quickly add up.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

387,097 miles (-112,903 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

333,333 miles (-166,667 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

352,941 miles (-147,059 miles)

Better Value