Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$7,000.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book award flights for summer travel to Europe around early January, especially for routes like New York to London, to secure the best availability and lowest mileage rates.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 50,000 Virgin Atlantic miles for a one-way ticket in Upper Class from New York (JFK) to London (LHR), which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
Use Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Delta to book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) via Atlanta (ATL) to save approximately 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct flight from JFK to LHR, as the total distance for the routing is about 10,000 miles instead of 10,500 miles directly.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes, as they often charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $45 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your overall travel cost.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld388,889 miles (-111,111 miles)
Spirit
700,000 miles (+200,000 miles)
Frontier
636,364 miles (+136,364 miles)