MileMath

ANA /

200,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $2,900.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$2,900.00

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

2,800.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

3,400.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

3,200.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

2,300.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

2,600.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

2,900.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for Japan during the cherry blossom season by securing your tickets in late December to early January, specifically targeting routes like Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) for travel in late March to early April.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 200,000 miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. to Japan, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in Honolulu (HNL) for 200,000 miles, allowing you to visit two destinations for the same price as a direct flight, saving approximately 5,000 miles compared to booking each leg separately.

Avoid These Fees

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

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

252,174 miles (+52,174 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

170,588 miles (-29,412 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

223,077 miles (+23,077 miles) (Alliance Partner)