MileMath

United Airlines /

400,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $5,800.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$5,800.00

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

5,600.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

5,800.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

6,800.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

6,400.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

4,600.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

5,200.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for popular routes, such as New York (JFK) to London (LHR), in late January to early February, as this is typically when availability opens up for the peak summer travel season.

Sweet Spot

Redeem 40,000 miles for a one-way flight from the U.S. to Europe in economy class, where cash prices typically range from $600 to $1,200, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via Honolulu (HNL) instead of direct, allowing you to save approximately 5,000 miles on the total itinerary while enjoying a stopover.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on transatlantic routes, as they often impose high fees, such as a $1,000 surcharge for award tickets to Europe.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

504,348 miles (+104,348 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

341,176 miles (-58,824 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

446,154 miles (+46,154 miles) (Alliance Partner)