Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$280.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flight to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to London) in early January, specifically between January 2nd and January 15th, to find the best availability and lower mile redemption rates.
Sweet Spot
You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for just 20,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, which typically costs around $600 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) with a stopover in Reykjavik (KEF) for 20,000 miles, saving approximately 10,000 miles compared to booking a direct round-trip from JFK to LHR.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Virgin Atlantic on transatlantic routes, as they often impose a fuel surcharge of up to $600 on award tickets, significantly increasing the overall cost.
Alternative Airlines
Spirit
28,000 miles (+8,000 miles)
Frontier
25,455 miles (+5,455 miles)