MileMath

Delta Airlines /

900,000 Miles

Skyteam 1.55¢ per mile ≈ $13,950.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$13,950.00

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

10,800.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

To maximize your chances of finding award availability with Delta Airlines, book your flights for summer travel (June to August) at least 6 months in advance, particularly for popular routes like New York to Los Angeles.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in business class from Los Angeles to Tokyo for 150,000 Delta SkyMiles, which typically costs around $4,000 in cash, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Use a Delta SkyMiles round-trip ticket from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) via Los Angeles (LAX), allowing you to save 10,000 miles compared to a direct JFK-NRT fare, totaling 70,000 miles instead of 80,000.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes, as they often charge up to $65 for carry-on bags and $55 for checked luggage, significantly increasing the overall cost of your trip.

Alternative Airlines

Spirit

1,395,000 miles (+495,000 miles)

Frontier

1,268,182 miles (+368,182 miles)

Air France

Skyteam

1,162,500 miles (+262,500 miles) (Alliance Partner)