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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$11,200.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights for peak holiday travel, specifically for routes such as Los Angeles to New York, in early August to secure the best availability for December travel.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 8,000 Rapid Rewards points for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, which frequently costs around $100 in cash, offering exceptional value.
Routing Trick
Book a multi-city itinerary from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) to Cancun (CUN) and back to LAX, which can save around 4,000 miles compared to booking a round-trip from LAX to CUN directly due to Southwest's flexible fare structure and their unlimited free changes policy.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes like Las Vegas to Los Angeles, where you can encounter fees up to $65 for carry-on bags and $45 for checked luggage, significantly inflating your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld622,222 miles (-177,778 miles)
Spirit
1,120,000 miles (+320,000 miles)
Frontier
1,018,182 miles (+218,182 miles)