Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$2,800.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
To maximize your chances of finding available award flights with Southwest Airlines, book your tickets for summer travel (June to August) by mid-February, especially for popular routes like Los Angeles to Hawaii, as these often fill up quickly.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 200,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Hawaii, which typically costs around $800 in cash, offering an exceptional value of 1 cent per point.
Routing Trick
Instead of booking a direct flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York City (JFK) for 2,800 miles round-trip, consider booking a multi-city itinerary via Chicago (ORD) for 2,400 miles round-trip, saving you 400 miles while still reaching your destination.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to and from Las Vegas, as they often charge up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your overall travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld155,556 miles (-44,444 miles)
Spirit
280,000 miles (+80,000 miles)
Frontier
254,545 miles (+54,545 miles)