Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$6,800.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.70¢ per mile
Alliance Comparison
Star Alliance Average: 1.39¢ per mile
+22.2% vs alliance average
Alliance Partners
Air Canada
Star AllianceValue: 1.40¢ per mile
5,600.00 USD value
ANA
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
5,800.00 USD value
Singapore Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.60¢ per mile
6,400.00 USD value
TAP Air Portugal
Star AllianceValue: 1.15¢ per mile
4,600.00 USD value
Turkish Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.30¢ per mile
5,200.00 USD value
United Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
5,800.00 USD value
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
To maximize your chances of finding award availability to popular destinations like Europe or South America, book your flights in early January to mid-February, focusing on routes such as Bogotá to Madrid or Lima to Barcelona, as airlines often release more award seats after the holiday travel rush.
Sweet Spot
You can fly from Los Angeles to Lima for just 40,000 Avianca LifeMiles one-way, which typically costs around $600 in cash.
Routing Trick
By booking a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE) via Lima (LIM) instead of direct, you can save approximately 5,000 miles, as the direct route costs 40,000 miles while the routed trip totals around 35,000 miles in business class.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes within the U.S. as they often charge high fees, including a $55 carry-on fee and a $45 seat selection fee, which can significantly increase your total travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Tap
Star Alliance591,304 miles (+191,304 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Turkish
Star Alliance523,077 miles (+123,077 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Air Canada
Star Alliance485,714 miles (+85,714 miles) (Alliance Partner)