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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$9,800.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your Southwest Airlines award flights in late January to early February for travel in the spring (March to May), as this period often sees lower demand and increased availability for routes like Dallas to Denver.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 70,000 Rapid Rewards points for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Hawaii, typically costing around $400 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York City (JFK) with a stopover in Chicago (MDW) to take advantage of the multi-city routing rule, saving approximately 2,500 miles compared to booking direct flights.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge up to $100 in carry-on fees and $45 for seat selection, significantly increasing your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld544,444 miles (-155,556 miles)
Spirit
980,000 miles (+280,000 miles)
Frontier
890,909 miles (+190,909 miles)