Award Flight Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of award flights including miles, taxes, and fees. Compare award vs cash prices and find the best redemption value.
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Poor Value
Consider paying cash instead
Fair Value
Acceptable for convenience
Good Value
Solid redemption option
Excellent Value
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Need More Points?
Earn bonus points with these credit card offers
Can't find availability at your current points balance? These credit cards offer generous welcome bonuses to help you book your dream flight.
The Business Platinum Card from American Express
Business · Annual fee $895
300,000 points
after $20,000 in 3 months
- Travel Credit ($600)
- Global Lounge Collection ($850)
- Hilton Credit ($200)
The Platinum Card from American Express
Personal · Annual fee $895
175,000 points
after $12,000 in 6 months
- Hotel credit ($600)
- Travel credit
- Airline fee credit ($200)
American Express Gold Card
Personal · Annual fee $325
100,000 points
after $8,000 in 6 months
- Monthly dining credit ($120)
- Hotel Collection credit ($100)
- Hertz Five Star status
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Personal · Annual fee $95
100,000 points
after $5,000 in 3 months
- Chase Travel hotel credit ($100)
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit ($120)
- DoorDash DashPass ($96)
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Personal · Annual fee $795
100,000 points
after $6,000 in 3 months
- Travel credit ($300)
- The Edit hotel credit ($500)
- Dining credit ($300)
Chase Ink Business Preferred®
Business · Annual fee $95
100,000 Ultimate Rewards points
after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
- 3x points on travel & shipping
- 3x points on advertising
- 3x points on internet/cable/phone
Credit card approval subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply. American Express cards shown are available to US residents only.
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