MileMath

Emirates /

200,000 Miles

Independent 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $2,600.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$2,600.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book Emirates award flights for travel to Europe in early January (specifically January 5-12) to find the best availability and avoid peak season crowds.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) in Emirates First Class for 200,000 Skywards miles, which typically costs around $15,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) via Dubai (DXB) instead of a direct flight, allowing you to save approximately 10,000 miles compared to booking the JFK-DXB-JNB route separately.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, as they charge up to $110 in fees for carry-on luggage and seat selection.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

144,444 miles (-55,556 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

260,000 miles (+60,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

152,941 miles (-47,059 miles)

Better Value