Calculate Value
Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$1,120.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to London) during the last two weeks of January, as this is typically when availability opens up for the spring and summer travel season.
Sweet Spot
You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for 80,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, which typically costs around $1,200 in cash.
Routing Trick
Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then on to Johannesburg (JNB) via Virgin Atlantic and Delta, as this routing can save you up to 10,000 miles compared to booking separate one-way tickets for each leg.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes, as they charge up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, inflating your overall travel costs significantly.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld62,222 miles (-17,778 miles)
Spirit
112,000 miles (+32,000 miles)
Frontier
101,818 miles (+21,818 miles)