Emirates /

40,000 Miles

Independent 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $520.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$520.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights with Emirates for travel to Europe from the U.S. during the low season of January to February, as availability tends to be higher and fewer travelers are competing for seats.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) in Emirates Business Class for 40,000 Skywards miles, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Dubai (DXB) for 40,000 miles in economy class, instead of directly flying to Bangkok from the U.S. which typically costs 50,000 miles, saving 10,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on Spirit Airlines, especially on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where you could face up to $65 in carry-on fees and $50 for checked bags, significantly increasing your total travel cost.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

28,889 miles (-11,111 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

52,000 miles (+12,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

30,588 miles (-9,412 miles)

Better Value