Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$4,200.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights for summer travel to Europe (e.g., London to New York) in early January, as this is when airlines often release the most availability for peak travel times.
Sweet Spot
You can fly from Los Angeles to London for 50,000 Virgin Atlantic miles one-way in Upper Class, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Tokyo (NRT) instead of directly from LAX to SYD, saving approximately 5,000 miles due to the open-jaw routing on the Virgin Atlantic award chart.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, as they often charge high fees for carry-on baggage, which can reach up to $65 each way.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld233,333 miles (-66,667 miles)
Spirit
420,000 miles (+120,000 miles)
Frontier
381,818 miles (+81,818 miles)