MileMath

Air France /

70,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $840.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$840.00

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

1,085.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. during the off-peak months of January to March, specifically targeting routes like New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for increased availability.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the United States to Europe in business class on Air France for 70,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris (CDG) via Amsterdam (AMS), which allows you to add a stopover in Amsterdam without extra miles, saving about 10,000 miles compared to a direct LAX-CDG ticket.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, as they charge a $35 fee for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

54,194 miles (-15,806 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

46,667 miles (-23,333 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

49,412 miles (-20,588 miles)

Better Value