MileMath

Air France /

700,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $8,400.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$8,400.00

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

10,850.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for transatlantic routes, such as New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG), during the first two weeks of January or the last two weeks of August for the best availability and lower mileage requirements.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 70,000 Flying Blue miles for a round-trip business class ticket from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG), typically costing around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris (CDG) and then onward to Bangkok (BKK) using the Air France Flying Blue program for only 61,250 miles in economy class, saving 10,000 miles compared to booking each leg separately.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes in the U.S., as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $100 for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

541,935 miles (-158,065 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

466,667 miles (-233,333 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

494,118 miles (-205,882 miles)

Better Value