TAP Air Portugal /

30,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.15¢ per mile ≈ $345.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$345.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.15¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.48¢ per mile

-22.5% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

420.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

510.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

480.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

390.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

435.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your TAP Air Portugal award flights for travel from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) during the months of January to early March, as availability tends to be more generous and mileage requirements are often lower during this off-peak season.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 30,000 miles for a round-trip in business class from the East Coast (like New York) to Lisbon, which typically costs around $2,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can fly from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) to Madrid (MAD) and back to New York, effectively taking advantage of TAP's stopover policy, which allows for a free stopover in Lisbon, saving you about 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct JFK to MAD round trip.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying TAP Air Portugal for routes involving the U.S. to Europe, as they often charge high fees, such as a $300 fuel surcharge on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Ana

Star Alliance

23,793 miles (-6,207 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

20,294 miles (-9,706 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

21,563 miles (-8,438 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value