MileMath

ANA /

40,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $580.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$580.00

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

560.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

680.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

640.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

460.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

520.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

580.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for routes from the U.S. to Japan in early January (specifically January 3-10) when availability tends to open up significantly after the holiday travel rush.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. West Coast to Japan for 40,000 miles with ANA, where typical cash prices can range from $800 to $1,200.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in Osaka (KIX) for just 40,000 miles, saving 10,000 miles compared to booking each segment separately at 25,000 miles for LAX-NRT and 25,000 miles for NRT-KIX.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on routes like New York to San Francisco, as they often impose high fees, such as a $75 close-in booking fee for tickets purchased within 21 days of departure.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

50,435 miles (+10,435 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

58,000 miles (+18,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

34,118 miles (-5,882 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value