Virgin Atlantic /

30,000 Miles

Independent 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $420.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$420.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights to Europe from the East Coast, such as New York to London, during late January to early February for the best availability and lowest mileage redemption opportunities.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for just 30,000 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 Amsterdam (AMS) for 30,000 miles instead of the usual 40,000 miles required for a direct round-trip from JFK to LHR, saving 10,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge a "Passenger Usage Fee" of $18 per person for booking online, plus additional fees for seat selection and carry-on bags that can easily total over $100.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

23,333 miles (-6,667 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

42,000 miles (+12,000 miles)

Frontier

38,182 miles (+8,182 miles)