MileMath

ANA /

50,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $725.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$725.00

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

700.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

850.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

800.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

575.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

650.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

725.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

To secure award flights with ANA for 50,000 miles, aim to book your tickets between mid-January and early February, specifically for routes like Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT), as this is a low-demand period after the holiday season.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 50,000 ANA miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. West Coast to Tokyo, which typically costs around $3,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) and then on to Bangkok (BKK) for just 50,000 miles in economy class, saving 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct flight from LAX to BKK.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, as they charge high fees including a $45 carry-on bag fee and a $55 fee for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your total travel cost.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

63,043 miles (+13,043 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

42,647 miles (-7,353 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

55,769 miles (+5,769 miles) (Alliance Partner)