MileMath

ANA /

400,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $5,800.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$5,800.00

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

5,600.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

6,800.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

6,400.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

4,600.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

5,200.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

5,800.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for Japan (e.g., Tokyo to Los Angeles) in early January for travel during cherry blossom season in late March to early April, as this is when availability usually opens up and can be more plentiful.

Sweet Spot

Flying from Japan to the United States in business class for 88,000 miles one-way typically costs around $3,500, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip award ticket from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) and then to Sydney (SYD) via a stopover in Tokyo, allowing you to save approximately 10,000 miles compared to booking LAX-SYD directly, as it typically costs 400,000 miles for a round trip in business class from LAX to SYD without the stopover.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes, as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

504,348 miles (+104,348 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

341,176 miles (-58,824 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

446,154 miles (+46,154 miles) (Alliance Partner)