Calculate the value of your points redemption. Enter the cash price, points required, and any fees to see if it's worth using your points.
This is a reasonable redemption. Using points makes sense if you have them available.
The cents per point (CPP) value tells you how much monetary value you're getting from each point you redeem. A higher CPP means better value for your points.
To calculate CPP, we subtract any fees from the cash price, then divide by the number of points required. This gives you the true value of your redemption.
Find the retail cash price for the same flight on Google Flights or the airline's website. This is what you'd pay if booking without points.
Enter the total points or miles needed for your award flight booking. Include any transfer partner points you plan to use.
Add any award flight fees, carrier surcharges, or taxes you'd still pay when redeeming points instead of cash.
See your cents per point (CPP) value and whether it's better to use points or pay cash for your flight.
Common questions about calculating points value and deciding between points or cash.
