MileMath

ANA /

30,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $435.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$435.00

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

420.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

510.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

480.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

345.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

390.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Japan from the U.S. in late January to early February, as this period often sees lower demand and increased availability for routes like Los Angeles to Tokyo.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 30,000 miles for a round-trip business class ticket from Los Angeles to Tokyo, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Tokyo (NRT) instead of direct, saving 5,000 miles compared to a non-stop ticket, as the routing allows for a stopover in Tokyo without additional mileage.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on popular routes such as Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where the carry-on bag fee can reach up to $65 if paid at the airport.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

37,826 miles (+7,826 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

43,500 miles (+13,500 miles)

Frontier

39,545 miles (+9,545 miles)