Points or Cash?

Find out whether using points or paying cash gives you better value. Get instant recommendations and maximize your rewards.

Quick point values
Quick scenarios
Recommendation

Use Points

Using points gives you better value for this flight.

Value per point
2.00¢
Cash equivalent
$375.00
Value BreakdownExtra value compared to your target point valuation
$125.00
How to use

Points or cash?Settle it in seconds

Every award booking is really a trade: hand over points, or keep them and pay the fare. The right answer comes down to how much value those points pull versus what you personally think a point is worth.

Enter the fare, the points required, and your own target value per point. The calculator works out the real cents-per-point and tells you which side of the trade comes out ahead.

Four quick steps

1

Enter the cash fare

Put in what the same flight costs in cash, booked the normal way without points.

2

Enter the points required

Add the miles or points the award version of the booking would cost you.

3

Set your point value

Tell it what one point is worth to you in cents, or tap a quick 1, 1.5, or 2 cent preset.

4

Get your recommendation

See the real cents-per-point, a clear use-points-or-pay-cash call, and how much extra value the better choice unlocks.

FAQ

FrequentlyAsked Questions

Common questions about calculating points value and deciding between points or cash.

Most loyalty programs offer 1-2 cents per point value. Premium cabin redemptions often provide higher value.