MileMath

Air France /

90,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.20¢ per mile ≈ $1,080.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,080.00

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

1,395.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flight to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to Paris) in mid-January through early February, as this is typically when availability peaks due to lower demand post-holiday season.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in Business Class from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) for 90,000 Flying Blue miles, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG) and then on to Dakar (DKR) with a stopover in Paris, which costs only 90,000 miles instead of the 110,000 miles typically required for two one-way awards between New York and Dakar, saving you 20,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes to Las Vegas, as they often impose high fees, including a $45 carry-on bag fee and a $50 seat selection fee.

Alternative Airlines

Delta

Skyteam

69,677 miles (-20,323 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Alaska

Oneworld

60,000 miles (-30,000 miles)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

63,529 miles (-26,471 miles)

Better Value