MileMath

United Airlines /

10,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $145.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$145.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.45¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.43¢ per mile

+1.2% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

140.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

145.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

170.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

160.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

115.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

130.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. during late January to early February, as this is typically when availability opens up significantly for routes like New York to London.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 10,000 miles for a one-way flight from the U.S. to Mexico on United Airlines, which typically costs around $200 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via San Francisco (SFO) instead of direct, allowing you to save about 2,000 miles compared to a direct booking due to United's routing rules on stopovers.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on routes to Hawaii, as they often impose a $200 fee for changes to award tickets, along with high taxes and surcharges that can add over $100 to the total cost.

Alternative Airlines