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Overview

Before you redeem points for a flight, it pays to know whether you’re actually getting a good deal. The Points + Cash Calculator lets you compare multiple mileage-plus-cash options side by side, see which one saves the most money (or costs the least), and then convert your chosen option into a tracked redemption with one click.

Award pricing is rarely straightforward. An airline might offer the same route at 94,000 miles with $2,800 in fees, 141,000 miles with $1,400 in fees, or 188,000 miles with $350 in fees. Which is the best deal? That depends on how much each mile is worth to you and what the cash fare would be.

The Points + Cash Calculator does that math for you. Enter your options, and it instantly shows the total cost of each one so you can pick the winner.

#GuideWhat you’ll learn
1Creating Your First ComparisonHow to enter options, select a program, and save a comparison
2Reading the ResultsUnderstanding the detail page, best deal callout, and options table
3Converting to a RedemptionOne-click flow to track a comparison option as a booked redemption

The calculator itself stays on the website. After you pick a tier, you can still log the booking from chat or convert it here.