MileMath

United Airlines /

500,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.45¢ per mile ≈ $7,250.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$7,250.00

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

7,000.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

7,250.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

8,500.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

8,000.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

5,750.00 USD value

Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.30¢ per mile

6,500.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. between mid-January and mid-March, as this is typically when availability is highest and demand is lowest, particularly for routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

A fantastic redemption is flying from New York City (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) for 70,000 miles one-way in business class, which typically costs around $4,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL), which costs 70,000 miles instead of the direct 80,000 miles, saving you 10,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with United Airlines on transatlantic routes, as they often impose high fees, including a surcharge of up to $300 for international award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

630,435 miles (+130,435 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

426,471 miles (-73,529 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Turkish

Star Alliance

557,692 miles (+57,692 miles) (Alliance Partner)