Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$5,600.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your Virgin Atlantic award flights for peak travel periods like Christmas and New Year's at least 6-12 months in advance, especially for popular routes like London to New York, as availability tends to be scarce closer to the date.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 40,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles for a one-way business class ticket from New York (JFK) to London (LHR), where typical cash prices range from $2,500 to $3,500.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL) using Virgin Atlantic miles, which allows you to take advantage of a 2-stop itinerary that can save you around 5,000 miles compared to a direct route, totaling approximately 17,000 miles instead of 22,000 miles for a direct redemptive fare.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying on Ryanair for low-cost travel, as they charge up to €60 (approximately $65) for a single checked bag and €30 (approximately $32) for airport check-in, which can significantly increase your overall travel expenses.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld311,111 miles (-88,889 miles)
Spirit
560,000 miles (+160,000 miles)
Frontier
509,091 miles (+109,091 miles)