MileMath

Air France /

60,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $720.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$720.00

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

930.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights to Europe from the U.S. in mid-January to early February for the best availability, particularly on routes like New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG).

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for 60,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $1,200 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI) via Paris (CDG) instead of a direct flight, as it allows you to utilize the Skyteam "double open jaw" rule, saving about 10,000 miles compared to a direct route.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking long-haul flights with Air France, as they often impose high surcharge fees averaging around $700 to $1,200 on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

46,452 miles (-13,548 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

40,000 miles (-20,000 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

42,353 miles (-17,647 miles)

Better Value