Southwest Airlines /

60,000 Miles

Independent 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $840.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$840.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Hawaii from the U.S. mainland in early January, specifically from January 5 to January 15, to take advantage of lower availability and fewer travelers.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 60,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to New York City, which typically costs around $400 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancun (CUN) via a stop in Denver (DEN), effectively allowing you to travel to Mexico for 60,000 miles instead of the typical 70,000 miles for a direct flight, saving you 10,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying Southwest Airlines for international routes, as they often impose high fees like a $75 international travel fee, which can significantly increase your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

46,667 miles (-13,333 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

84,000 miles (+24,000 miles)

Frontier

76,364 miles (+16,364 miles)