If you prefer business or first class seats on flights around the United States.
Southwest Rapid Rewards offers the best value for award flights (1.37 cents each, on average).
When you book a premium-seat ticket with rewards, American Airlines offers the most valuable international award flights, which cost an average of 2.45 cents each.
(Note: When booking premium tickets, Hawaiian Airlines points are worth 1.81 cents on domestic flights and 3.04 cents on international flights, but there are fewer flight options.)
For domestic coach seats, American Airlines miles offer the best average per-mile value at 1.39 cents each, while Virgin Atlantic miles are best for international economy seats at 5.14 cents each.
