MileMath

United Airlines /

20,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $290.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$290.00

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

280.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

290.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

340.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

320.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

230.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

260.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel from the U.S. to Europe in mid-January (January 10-20) to take advantage of lower availability and fewer travelers, particularly on routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo for just 20,000 miles one-way in economy class, while cash fares typically start around $700.

Routing Trick

Book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) with a layover in San Francisco (SFO) for 20,000 miles instead of 30,000 miles direct, leveraging the routing rules that allow for an open-jaw or stopover in SFO.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on routes from the U.S. to Europe, as they often impose high fees for award tickets, with surcharges reaching up to $400 or more, depending on the itinerary.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

25,217 miles (+5,217 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

29,000 miles (+9,000 miles)

Frontier

26,364 miles (+6,364 miles)