TAP Air Portugal /

900,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.15¢ per mile ≈ $10,350.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$10,350.00

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

12,600.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

13,050.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

15,300.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

14,400.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

11,700.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

13,050.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights to Europe with TAP Air Portugal from mid-January to mid-February, specifically for routes like Lisbon to New York, as this is typically when availability is highest due to post-holiday travel lulls.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 90,000 miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the US East Coast to Lisbon, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Booking a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) via TAP Air Portugal, then continuing to São Paulo (GRU) and back to Lisbon, can save you about 10,000 miles compared to booking each segment separately, as the total distance is approximately 5,200 miles instead of 15,000 miles for a direct return.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with TAP Air Portugal on transatlantic routes, as they often impose high fees, such as a $600 fuel surcharge on award tickets to the U.S. from Europe.

Alternative Airlines

Ana

Star Alliance

713,793 miles (-186,207 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Avianca

Star Alliance

608,824 miles (-291,176 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

646,875 miles (-253,125 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value