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THE TRAVEL DECISION ENGINE FOR CASH + POINTS

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SkySage tells you whether the fare is fair, whether cash or points wins, which rewards to use first, and what the complete trip will cost—so you can stop second-guessing and plan with confidence.

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Try one cash and points quote. SkySage instantly shows how much value each point returns and whether the cash fare itself is reasonable.

Your inputs + illustrative contextCash, points, taxes, and assumptions are editable. Airline cards are route-adjusted examples—not live prices or availability. Their assigned program values preview paid analysis and do not change the free CPP calculation.
COMPARABLE FLIGHT

Enter The Cash And Points Prices For The Same Itinerary.

All prices below cover the complete party. The default sample is one Economy traveler from San Diego to Miami.

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How SkySage Calculates This

Realized CPP = (cash fare − award taxes and fees) ÷ source points required after the fixed 1:1 base ratio and selected bonus × 100. This free check does not apply a program-specific point value; the paid Workspace does that before making a cash-or-points recommendation.

SKYSAGE VALUE CHECK

Your Flight Redemption Value

The objective comparison below reflects the transfer assumptions entered. SkySage+ adds balances, program-specific values, transfer eligibility, and a final cash-or-points recommendation.

REALIZED CPP
2.04¢
Value received per source point after transfer terms
NET CASH VALUE
$285.80
Cash fare minus award taxes and fees
SOURCE POINTS NEEDED
14,000
At 1:1.000 effective ratio
EFFECTIVE TRANSFER RATIO
1:1.000
No source-point reduction from a transfer bonus
Immediate Cash Check

Is This Cash Price Reasonable?

SANMIA
Expected Full-Party Range$310–$375Round Trip · 1 Traveler · Economy
Entered Full-Party Cash Fare$297$297.00 Per Traveler
Reasonable$13 Below The Expected Range
How SkySage Models This Range
Modeled One-Way Time
5.7 Hr
Modeled Trip Time
11.4 Hr
Chosen Rate
$30/Hr

1,971 nautical miles at 348.7901888425878 modeled cruise speed, priced at $30 per traveler-hour. The expected range spans 90%–110% of that midpoint.

This directional decision support is not a historical-fare prediction or provider quote. Schedules, taxes, bags, and availability can change the price.

This result compares economics only. The free check does not validate award space, transfer eligibility, schedules, bags, cancellation rules, or whether a transfer will post in time.

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CHOOSE AN EXAMPLE SCENARIO · NOT LIVE INVENTORY

See Four Different Cash-Versus-Points Lessons For This Route.

SkySage models these examples from the route-distance cash range. They are not availability, schedules, or confirmation that an airline serves the route. Select a card to load its complete comparison above.

AUTOMATIC ITINERARY · PAID WORKSPACE PREVIEW

See The Finished Trip—Then Put It On Your Calendar.

Every selected flight, stay, ride, activity, cancellation deadline, and cost becomes one color-coded plan you can save, print, or add to your calendar.

Illustrative finished itinerarySample prices and sample confirmation codes only. No reservations have been made, and no live availability is implied.
MIAMI LONG WEEKEND

SAN ↔ MIA

Tue, Aug 18–Sat, Aug 22 · 1 traveler · 4 nights · Economy

TRIP STATUSIllustrative complete itineraryFlights + stay + 4 airport transfers + 5 planned days
FLIGHTS · CASH PAID$11.2014,000 AAdvantage miles
LODGING · CASH PAID$40.0060,000 World of Hyatt points
AIRPORT TRANSFERS$126.004 planned rides
OTHER TRANSPORTATION$29.00Transit + local rides
ACTIVITIES / OTHER$408.00Five populated days
TOTAL CASH OUTLAY$614.20
POINTS OPPORTUNITY COST$1,237.00Flight + hotel COO
TOTAL ECONOMIC TRIP COST$1,851.20$1,851.20 per traveler
STAMPED FLIGHT ECONOMICS

American Airlines · Round Trip

Tue, Aug 18 · AA 1882 · SAN 9:20 AM → MIA 5:15 PM
Sat, Aug 22 · AA 2050 · MIA 2:10 PM → SAN 7:05 PM
Comparable cash price
$297.00
Points price
14,000 AAdvantage
Award taxes / fees
$11.20
Realized CPP
2.04¢
Assigned point value
1.55¢/pt
Points Opportunity Cost
$217.00
Economic flight cost
$228.20
Final award score
84.6/100
Confirmation
SAMPLE-AA7K2
Seats
14A outbound · 16A return
Bags
1 checked bag
Terminals / gates
SAN T2 / G28 · MIA N / D42

Why SkySage recommends it: Realized value exceeds the assigned AAdvantage value, and the modeled economic cost is $68.80 below the comparable cash fare.

Why This Option Ranks First: Strong points value, meaningful cash savings, a nonstop itinerary, and prices verified for the same traveler and route.

STAMPED LODGING

Hotel · Hyatt Regency Miami

400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Tue, Aug 18 at 3:00 PM → Sat, Aug 22 at 11:00 AM
Room / rate
1 King · refundable
Stay price
60,000 Hyatt + $40.00
Comparable cash total
$1,280.00 · $320/night
Hotel CPP
2.07¢
Assigned Hyatt value
1.70¢/pt
Points Opportunity Cost
$1,020.00
Economic stay cost
$1,060.00
Funding
Existing Hyatt balance first
Cancellation
Refundable through Wed, Aug 12
Confirmation
SAMPLE-HOTEL-4812

Sage Advice: Use existing World of Hyatt points. The 2.07¢ realized value exceeds the 1.70¢ assigned value, and no bank transfer is needed.

Verified before stamp: availability · like-for-like room/rate · mandatory fees · cancellation terms

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Downtown San Diego sample pickup → SANTue, Aug 18 · 6:30 AM · $32 · SAMPLE-UBER-01

MIA → Hyatt Regency MiamiTue, Aug 18 · 5:50 PM · $28 · SAMPLE-LYFT-02

Hyatt Regency Miami → MIASat, Aug 22 · 11:15 AM · $30 · SAMPLE-UBER-03

SAN → Downtown San Diego sample drop-offSat, Aug 22 · 7:35 PM · $36 · SAMPLE-LYFT-04

COLOR-CODED DAILY PLAN

See Each Day At A Glance—Open The Details Only When You Need Them.

DAY 1 · FLY + CHECK INTue, Aug 18 · San Diego → Miami4 timed events · full details
  • 6:30 AM · Rideshare to SAN
  • 9:20 AM · AA 1882 departs
  • 5:15 PM · Arrive MIA
  • 6:30 PM · Hotel check-in
Major activity
Brickell waterfront dinner
Activity time
8:00 PM
Other transportation
UberX · MIA to Hyatt Regency Miami
Transportation cost
$28.00 · counted in Airport Transfers
Activity / other cost
$65.00
Confirmation
SAMPLE-DINNER-01
Notes
Automatic arrival handoff uses the stamped hotel address. Allow time for baggage claim.
DAY 2 · MIAMI BEACHWed, Aug 19 · Miami Beach4 timed events · full details
  • 9:30 AM · Rideshare to South Beach
  • 10:30 AM · Art Deco district
  • 3:00 PM · Beach time
  • 7:00 PM · Return to Brickell
Major activity
Art Deco walking tour + South Beach
Activity time
10:30 AM
Other transportation
Round-trip rideshare
Transportation cost
$24.00
Activity / other cost
$94.00
Confirmation
SAMPLE-ARTDECO-02
Notes
Bring water and sun protection; restaurant reservation is grouped with the activity cost.
DAY 3 · EVERGLADESThu, Aug 20 · Everglades4 timed events · full details
  • 8:15 AM · Tour pickup
  • 10:00 AM · Airboat experience
  • 1:00 PM · Wildlife program
  • 4:30 PM · Hotel return
Major activity
Small-group Everglades excursion
Activity time
8:15 AM
Other transportation
Tour shuttle included
Transportation cost
$0.00
Activity / other cost
$129.00
Confirmation
SAMPLE-EVERGLADES-03
Notes
Pickup point and provider confirmation are stored with the day, not buried in email.
DAY 4 · CULTURE + CITYFri, Aug 21 · Miami4 timed events · full details
  • 10:00 AM · Vizcaya Museum
  • 1:30 PM · Coconut Grove
  • 5:00 PM · Brickell City Centre
  • 8:00 PM · Farewell dinner
Major activity
Vizcaya Museum and Coconut Grove
Activity time
10:00 AM
Other transportation
Metrorail + local rideshare
Transportation cost
$5.00
Activity / other cost
$92.00
Confirmation
SAMPLE-VIZCAYA-04
Notes
Transit and activity costs remain separate so the final category totals stay explainable.
DAY 5 · CHECK OUT + RETURNSat, Aug 22 · Miami → San Diego5 timed events · full details
  • 8:00 AM · Breakfast
  • 11:00 AM · Hotel checkout
  • 11:15 AM · Rideshare to MIA
  • 2:10 PM · Return flight
  • 7:05 PM · Arrive SAN
Major activity
Breakfast + airport departure
Activity time
8:00 AM
Other transportation
UberX · Hyatt Regency Miami to MIA
Transportation cost
$30.00 · counted in Airport Transfers
Activity / other cost
$28.00
Confirmation
SAMPLE-RIDE-05
Notes
Checkout timing is checked against the stamped departure time before the itinerary is saved.
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FAIR FARE CHECK
SAN → MIAEconomy · 1 Traveler
Cash Fare
$297
Expected Range
$310–$375
Below Expected Range

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CASH OR POINTS
14,000 AAdvantage+$11.20 · Same Flight
Realized Value
2.04¢/pt
Assigned Point Value
1.55¢/pt
Use Points

Use AAdvantage Miles First · Preserve Flexible BILT Points

Use The Right Currency—And Keep Better Points For Later.

SkySage weighs cash, points, taxes, transfer terms, balances, and opportunity cost to recommend the best way to pay.

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ORGANIZED TRIP
  1. 9:20 AMFlight To Miami
  2. 5:15 PMArrive MIA
  3. 6:30 PMHotel Check-In
Total Cash Outlay$614.20
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