Delta Airlines /

20,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.55¢ per mile ≈ $310.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$310.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.55¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Skyteam Average: 1.20¢ per mile

+29.2% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air France

Skyteam

Value: 1.20¢ per mile

240.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for domestic routes, such as New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), during the first two weeks of January, as this period typically sees lower demand and better availability for flights at reduced mileage rates.

Sweet Spot

Flying from Los Angeles to Honolulu for 20,000 Delta SkyMiles one-way typically costs around $400 in cash, offering excellent value for your miles.

Routing Trick

Book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in Seattle (SEA) to take advantage of the stopover policy, effectively saving around 1,000 miles compared to booking a direct flight from LAX to NRT, which is approximately 20,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on Delta Airlines for routes like New York to San Francisco, as they often impose high fees such as a $75 change fee and a $200 cancellation fee, which can significantly increase your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

31,000 miles (+11,000 miles)

Frontier

28,182 miles (+8,182 miles)

Air France

Skyteam

25,833 miles (+5,833 miles) (Alliance Partner)