Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$4,000.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.60¢ per mile
Alliance Comparison
Star Alliance Average: 1.41¢ per mile
+13.6% vs alliance average
Alliance Partners
Air Canada
Star AllianceValue: 1.40¢ per mile
3,500.00 USD value
ANA
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
3,625.00 USD value
Avianca
Star AllianceValue: 1.70¢ per mile
4,250.00 USD value
TAP Air Portugal
Star AllianceValue: 1.15¢ per mile
2,875.00 USD value
Turkish Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.30¢ per mile
3,250.00 USD value
United Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
3,625.00 USD value
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights to Europe from the U.S. in late January to early February, as Singapore Airlines often releases more availability during this period for routes like New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA).
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 250,000 miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. West Coast to Singapore, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.
Routing Trick
Use Singapore Airlines' routing rule to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Singapore (SIN), saving 10,000 miles compared to booking a direct flight from LAX to SYD, as the direct route is 15,000 miles while the SIN stopover allows you to book for only 5,000 miles in addition to the 15,000 miles from LAX to SIN.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, as they impose a hefty carry-on bag fee of $55 each way, which can significantly increase your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Tap
Star Alliance347,826 miles (+97,826 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Turkish
Star Alliance307,692 miles (+57,692 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Air Canada
Star Alliance285,714 miles (+35,714 miles) (Alliance Partner)