Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$12,600.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.80¢ per mile
Alliance Comparison
Oneworld Average: 1.58¢ per mile
+14.3% vs alliance average
Alliance Partners
American Airlines
OneworldValue: 1.65¢ per mile
11,550.00 USD value
British Airways
OneworldValue: 1.50¢ per mile
10,500.00 USD value
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights for Japan (Tokyo) during the low season from mid-January to mid-March, as availability tends to be better and requires fewer miles, especially for routes from the West Coast like Seattle or Los Angeles.
Sweet Spot
You can book a round-trip business class flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo for just 70,000 miles, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via Seattle (SEA) instead of a direct flight, saving approximately 2,000 miles due to Alaska's generous routing policies, which allow for a stopover in Seattle without additional mileage costs.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge high fees such as a $65 carry-on baggage fee and a $50 seat selection fee, which can significantly increase your total travel cost.
Alternative Airlines
Spirit
1,260,000 miles (+560,000 miles)
British Airways
Oneworld840,000 miles (+140,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)
American Airlines
Oneworld763,636 miles (+63,636 miles) (Alliance Partner)