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.

Calculate Award Cost

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Airline

Cabin Class

Miles/Points Required The number of miles or points needed to book this award flight. Find this on the airline's booking page.

Taxes & Fees ($) The cash amount due at booking. Includes airport taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic often have high fuel surcharges.

Equivalent Cash Price ($) What the same flight would cost if paying cash. Use the airline's website to find this price for the same dates and cabin.

Calculation Results

Sample Calculation

Route: London to New York

Cabin: Business

Miles Required: 50,000

Taxes & Fees: $350

Cash Price: $3,500

Value per Mile: 6.3¢

Point Value Guidelines

< 1.0¢

Poor Value

Consider paying cash instead

1.0-1.5¢

Fair Value

Acceptable for convenience

1.5-3.0¢

Good Value

Solid redemption option

3.0¢+

Excellent Value

Premium cabin sweet spot

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