Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$11,600.00
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 AllianceValue: 1.40¢ per mile
11,200.00 USD value
Avianca
Star AllianceValue: 1.70¢ per mile
13,600.00 USD value
Singapore Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.60¢ per mile
12,800.00 USD value
TAP Air Portugal
Star AllianceValue: 1.15¢ per mile
9,200.00 USD value
Turkish Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.30¢ per mile
10,400.00 USD value
United Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
11,600.00 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 better availability for routes like Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) or Osaka (KIX).
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 80,000 ANA Mileage Club miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the West Coast (e.g., Los Angeles) to Japan, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via Vancouver (YVR) for 50,000 miles in economy instead of direct for 70,000 miles, saving 20,000 miles while enjoying a stopover in Canada.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid booking flights on Spirit Airlines for routes such as Las Vegas to Fort Lauderdale, where you can face up to $100 in baggage fees for just one checked bag, not including additional seat selection and carry-on charges.
Alternative Airlines
Tap
Star Alliance1,008,696 miles (+208,696 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Avianca
Star Alliance682,353 miles (-117,647 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Turkish
Star Alliance892,308 miles (+92,308 miles) (Alliance Partner)