Southwest Airlines /

1,000,000 Miles

Independent 1.40¢ per mile ≈ $14,000.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$14,000.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

To maximize award availability with Southwest Airlines, book your flights for travel during off-peak seasons, specifically from mid-January to mid-February for routes like Los Angeles to San Francisco, as demand is typically lower during this time.

Sweet Spot

A fantastic redemption is flying from Los Angeles to Hawaii for just 35,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points one-way, which typically costs around $400 in cash.

Routing Trick

By booking a multi-city itinerary that includes a stopover in Las Vegas on a route from Los Angeles to New York (LAX to JFK), you can save up to 1,200 miles compared to booking a direct flight, as the direct flight is approximately 2,500 miles, while the multi-city route with a stopover can be around 1,300 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes such as Las Vegas to Los Angeles, as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $50 for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

777,778 miles (-222,222 miles)

Better Value

Spirit

1,400,000 miles (+400,000 miles)

Frontier

1,272,727 miles (+272,727 miles)