Emirates /

70,000 Miles

Independent 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $910.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$910.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your Emirates award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. in early September (specifically from September 1-15), as this is when availability tends to be highest due to lower demand after the summer peak.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) in Emirates business class for 70,000 miles, which typically costs around $4,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Use the Emirates Skywards program to book a round trip from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Dubai (DXB) instead of booking directly with a partner airline, saving approximately 10,000 miles compared to the direct partner rate of 80,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines, as they charge up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $45 for a checked bag, which can significantly increase the overall cost of your travel.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

50,556 miles (-19,444 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

91,000 miles (+21,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

53,529 miles (-16,471 miles)

Better Value