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What is a mile worth?
Updated October 22, 2026A mile has no fixed value. It depends on what you redeem it for. To compare cards fairly, findmymiles uses one reference value per program.
How to calculate it
Value per mile = (cash price of the flight − taxes and fees on the award ticket) ÷ miles required
For example, if a flight costs S$800 in cash, or 30,000 miles plus S$80 in taxes, each mile is worth S$0.024.
When the value goes up or down
- Long-haul and premium-cabin flights tend to give more value per mile.
- In peak season, cash fares rise, so the same miles can be worth more.
- Using miles for gift cards or shopping usually gives less value than flights.
Reference values we use
| Program | Airline | Value per mile |
|---|---|---|
| KrisFlyer | Singapore Airlines | S$0.015 |
| Asia Miles | Cathay Pacific | S$0.015 |
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