MileMath

United Airlines /

40,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $580.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$580.00

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

560.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

580.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

680.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

640.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

460.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

520.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to Frankfurt) in mid-January to early February, as this is typically when availability opens up for off-peak travel.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Chicago to Bangkok for 40,000 miles in economy class, which typically costs around $800 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in San Francisco (SFO) for 40,000 miles, saving 10,000 miles compared to booking direct to Tokyo, which typically costs 50,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on United Airlines routes to Europe, as they often impose high fees, with surcharges reaching up to $1,200 for award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

50,435 miles (+10,435 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Spirit

58,000 miles (+18,000 miles)

Avianca

Star Alliance

34,118 miles (-5,882 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value