Miles to Dollars Calculator
Convert airline miles to dollars and compare costs between miles and cash bookings
Calculate Miles Value
Current value: 1.5 cents per mile
How many miles are required to book this award flight?
Any additional cash payments or fees when booking with miles
The cash price of the same flight for comparison
Conversion Results
Formula: Miles Value = (Miles × Mile Value in Cents) ÷ 100
Total Cost: Miles Value + Additional Fees
Mile Value: 1.5 cents per Delta Air Lines
Mile Value Analysis
Example Calculation
Delta Miles Example
Flight: Los Angeles to New York
Miles Required: 40,000 miles
Delta Mile Value: 1.5 cents
Additional Fees: $75
Calculation
Miles Value = 40,000 × 1.5¢ = $600
Total Cost = $600 + $75 = $675
Compare to cash price to decide!
Popular Airline Values
Values are estimates and may vary over time
Miles Tips
Compare mile redemption vs. cash prices
Consider additional fees when booking with miles
Look for high-value redemptions (1.5+ cents)
Check airline award charts for best deals
Understanding Airline Miles Value
What Are Airline Miles?
Airline miles are rewards earned through frequent flyer programs, credit card spending, or partner purchases. They can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and other travel benefits, but their value varies significantly by airline and redemption type.
How to Maximize Mile Value
- •Use miles for international business/first class flights
- •Avoid peak travel dates when possible
- •Compare cash vs. miles prices before booking
- •Consider transfer partners for better value
Calculation Formula
Miles Value = (Miles × Value per Mile) ÷ 100
Total Cost = Miles Value + Additional Fees
- Miles: Number of award miles required
- Value per Mile: Airline-specific value in cents
- Additional Fees: Taxes, surcharges, booking fees
Pro Tip: Mile values fluctuate based on demand, route, and booking class. Always compare with cash prices for the best deal.
When to Use Miles vs. Cash
Use Miles When:
- • Mile value > 1.5 cents each
- • Booking premium cabins
- • Peak season flights
- • International routes
Use Cash When:
- • Mile value < 1.0 cents each
- • High additional fees
- • Domestic economy flights
- • Sale fares available
Consider Both:
- • Mile value 1.0-1.5 cents
- • Moderate additional fees
- • Flexible travel dates
- • Earning opportunities