Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$8,400.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your Southwest Airlines award flights for peak summer travel (June to August) during January to February when the best availability and lowest points redemption rates are often found for routes like Los Angeles to Hawaii.
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, offering exceptional value at about 0.67 cents per point.
Routing Trick
You can book a multi-city itinerary like Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK) using just 4,000 points instead of the standard 12,000 points for a round-trip between LAX and JFK, saving 8,000 points.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for domestic routes, as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your total travel cost.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld466,667 miles (-133,333 miles)
Spirit
840,000 miles (+240,000 miles)
Frontier
763,636 miles (+163,636 miles)