MileMath

Delta Airlines /

400,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.55¢ per mile ≈ $6,200.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$6,200.00

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

4,800.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your Delta Airlines award flights for peak travel times, like December 1-15 for holiday travel to popular destinations like New York City, as award availability tends to decrease significantly as these dates approach.

Sweet Spot

Flying from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) can be booked for 40,000 miles one-way in economy, while typical cash prices range from $600 to $900.

Routing Trick

Use Delta's SkyMiles program to book a round trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) via Amsterdam (AMS) instead of a direct flight, saving approximately 10,000 miles due to a lower award rate for the multi-city itinerary.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Delta Airlines for transatlantic routes, as they often charge high fees of up to $1,200 in fuel surcharges on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

620,000 miles (+220,000 miles)

Frontier

563,636 miles (+163,636 miles)

Air France

Skyteam

516,667 miles (+116,667 miles) (Alliance Partner)