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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$420.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your Southwest Airlines award flights for travel to popular summer destinations, such as Los Angeles or Orlando, in late February to early March for the best availability and lower mileage redemption rates.
Sweet Spot
You can fly from Los Angeles to Hawaii for 30,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards miles, which typically costs around $400 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) with a stopover in Mexico City (MEX) to save 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct route to PVR, taking advantage of Southwest's flexible routing rules.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where you can face up to $65 in carry-on fees and $50 for checked bags, significantly increasing your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld23,333 miles (-6,667 miles)
Spirit
42,000 miles (+12,000 miles)
Frontier
38,182 miles (+8,182 miles)