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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$280.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book Southwest Airlines award flights for domestic routes in January or early February, especially for travel to popular destinations like Las Vegas or Orlando, as these months often see lower demand and more availability.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 20,000 Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Denver, which typically costs around $150 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a one-way flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Denver (DEN) with a stopover in Las Vegas (LAS), allowing you to utilize the stopover policy to add a leg to your trip without additional miles, effectively saving around 3,000 miles compared to booking a direct flight.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where you may encounter up to $100 in baggage fees for a round trip if you check a bag, in addition to other optional fees for seat selection and carrying on luggage.
Alternative Airlines
Spirit
28,000 miles (+8,000 miles)
Frontier
25,455 miles (+5,455 miles)