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Mileage & Point Value Calculator

Enter the cash price you'd otherwise pay, any taxes/fees still charged in cash, and the points redeemed to calculate your cents-per-point value.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the cash price of the flight or hotel you're redeeming for.
  2. 2Enter any taxes or fees you still pay in cash.
  3. 3Enter the number of points or miles redeemed.
  4. 4See your value per point in cents.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good cents-per-point value?+

1-2 cents per point is a commonly cited rough benchmark for solid value across many programs, though it varies a lot by program and redemption type.

Does this look up my loyalty program's real rates?+

No — this only computes the math from the numbers you enter; it doesn't connect to any airline or hotel program.

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