MileMath

Delta Airlines /

70,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.55¢ per mile ≈ $1,085.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,085.00

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

840.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your Delta Airlines award flight to Europe from New York (JFK) in mid-January to secure the best availability and lowest mileage requirements.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Hawaii for 70,000 Delta SkyMiles, which typically costs around $600 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip award from New York (JFK) to Barcelona (BCN) via Amsterdam (AMS) instead of flying direct, which allows you to utilize Delta's stopover policy and saves approximately 5,000 miles compared to a direct flight, totaling around 65,000 miles for the journey while enjoying an extra city.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid Delta Airlines when booking flights to Europe, as they often impose high fuel surcharges, which can reach up to $1,000 on certain routes.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

108,500 miles (+38,500 miles)

Frontier

98,636 miles (+28,636 miles)

Air France

Skyteam

90,417 miles (+20,417 miles) (Alliance Partner)