Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$8,400.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights for transatlantic routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR) in late January through February, as availability tends to open up significantly during this off-peak travel period.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 60,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles for a one-way flight from the East Coast (like New York) to London, where cash prices typically start around $800, offering great value.
Routing Trick
You can save 20,000 miles by booking a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then onto Tokyo (NRT) via Virgin Atlantic, rather than booking JFK to NRT directly, which typically costs 620,000 miles.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying on American Airlines for transatlantic routes, as they often impose a high fuel surcharge of approximately $800 on award tickets.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld466,667 miles (-133,333 miles)
Spirit
840,000 miles (+240,000 miles)
Frontier
763,636 miles (+163,636 miles)