MileMath

Alaska Airlines /

90,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.80¢ per mile ≈ $1,620.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,620.00

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

Oneworld

Value: 1.65¢ per mile

1,485.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

1,350.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Hawaii for travel in late January to early February, as availability often opens up significantly after the holiday season, especially on routes from the West Coast like Los Angeles (LAX) to Maui (OGG).

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 90,000 miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. to Japan, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL), allowing you to utilize the Alaska Airlines partner award chart to save about 10,000 miles compared to booking a direct Los Angeles to Sydney flight, as the total distance would be approximately 8,600 miles instead of 9,200 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights on American Airlines routes, as they often impose high fees, including up to $450 in surcharges for international award tickets, especially to Europe.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

162,000 miles (+72,000 miles)

British Airways

Oneworld

108,000 miles (+18,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)

American Airlines

Oneworld

98,182 miles (+8,182 miles) (Alliance Partner)