MileMath

ANA /

20,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $290.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$290.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.45¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.43¢ per mile

+1.2% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

280.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

340.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

320.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

230.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

260.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Japan from the U.S. during the low season, specifically from mid-January to mid-March, when availability tends to be higher and prices lower.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Japan to Hawaii for just 20,000 miles with ANA, where typical cash prices can exceed $600.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) via Seoul (ICN), which often costs 20,000 miles instead of the standard 25,000 miles for the direct route, saving you 5,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on domestic routes, as they often charge high fees for checked baggage, with fees reaching up to $40 for the first bag and $60 for the second bag on certain flights.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

25,217 miles (+5,217 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

29,000 miles (+9,000 miles)

Frontier

26,364 miles (+6,364 miles)