MileMath

Air France /

600,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $7,200.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$7,200.00

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

9,300.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

To maximize your chances of finding award availability, book your flights to Europe from the U.S. for travel in September or early October, as these months often see less competition and more open seats, particularly on popular 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 one-way in business class, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) and then to Bangkok (BKK) with a stopover in Paris, allowing you to fly JFK-CDG-BKK for only 30,000 miles instead of the usual 40,000 miles for a direct JFK-BKK ticket, saving 10,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes within the U.S., as they charge a whopping $65 for a carry-on bag and up to $100 for checked luggage if paid at the airport.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

464,516 miles (-135,484 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

400,000 miles (-200,000 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

423,529 miles (-176,471 miles)

Better Value