MileMath

Emirates /

100,000 Miles

Independent 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $1,300.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,300.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book Emirates award flights to popular summer destinations, like New York to Dubai, in late January to early February for optimal availability and lower mileage requirements.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Maldives with Emirates for 100,000 miles, which typically costs around $2,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Dubai (DXB) for 100,000 miles in business class, while booking a direct round-trip from JFK to BKK would typically cost 120,000 miles, saving you 20,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on their domestic routes, as they can charge up to $75 for carry-on bags and $50 for checked bags, significantly increasing your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

72,222 miles (-27,778 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

130,000 miles (+30,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

76,471 miles (-23,529 miles)

Better Value