Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$8,700.00
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 AllianceValue: 1.40¢ per mile
8,400.00 USD value
ANA
Star AllianceValue: 1.45¢ per mile
8,700.00 USD value
Avianca
Star AllianceValue: 1.70¢ per mile
10,200.00 USD value
Singapore Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.60¢ per mile
9,600.00 USD value
TAP Air Portugal
Star AllianceValue: 1.15¢ per mile
6,900.00 USD value
Turkish Airlines
Star AllianceValue: 1.30¢ per mile
7,800.00 USD value
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. during the off-peak months of January to March, as availability typically opens up significantly for routes such as Newark (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA).
Sweet Spot
A fantastic redemption is flying from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) for 70,000 miles in business class, where typical cash prices can exceed $4,000.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via San Francisco (SFO) instead of a direct flight, saving approximately 5,000 miles due to United's routing rules that allow for stopovers on international flights.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid booking flights with United Airlines for short-haul routes under 500 miles, as they often impose a $75 close-in booking fee for tickets purchased within 21 days of departure.
Alternative Airlines
Tap
Star Alliance756,522 miles (+156,522 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Avianca
Star Alliance511,765 miles (-88,235 miles) (Alliance Partner)
Turkish
Star Alliance669,231 miles (+69,231 miles) (Alliance Partner)