Alaska Airlines Mileage Calculator

Alaska Airlines Mileage Calculator

First/Business (F, P, J, D, I, R) – 150% Premium Class (W, E) – 125% Main Cabin (Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, S, N, Q, O, G) – 100% Saver (X) – 30%

None MVP (+50% bonus) MVP Gold (+100% bonus) MVP Gold 75K (+125% bonus) MVP Gold 100K (+150% bonus)

function calculateAlaskaMiles() { var flightDistance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('flightDistance').value); var fareClassValue = document.getElementById('fareClass').value; var eliteStatus = document.getElementById('eliteStatus').value; var resultDiv = document.getElementById('result'); if (isNaN(flightDistance) || flightDistance <= 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid flight distance (a positive number).'; return; } var fareClassMultiplier = 0; if (fareClassValue === "F,P,J,D,I,R") { fareClassMultiplier = 1.5; // 150% } else if (fareClassValue === "W,E") { fareClassMultiplier = 1.25; // 125% } else if (fareClassValue === "Y,B,H,K,M,L,V,S,N,Q,O,G") { fareClassMultiplier = 1.0; // 100% } else if (fareClassValue === "X") { fareClassMultiplier = 0.3; // 30% } var eliteBonusMultiplier = 0; if (eliteStatus === "MVP") { eliteBonusMultiplier = 0.5; // 50% } else if (eliteStatus === "MVP Gold") { eliteBonusMultiplier = 1.0; // 100% } else if (eliteStatus === "MVP Gold 75K") { eliteBonusMultiplier = 1.25; // 125% } else if (eliteStatus === "MVP Gold 100K") { eliteBonusMultiplier = 1.5; // 150% } var baseMiles = flightDistance * fareClassMultiplier; var eliteBonusMiles = baseMiles * eliteBonusMultiplier; var totalMiles = baseMiles + eliteBonusMiles; resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Estimated Mileage Earning:' + 'Base Miles Earned: ' + Math.round(baseMiles).toLocaleString() + ' miles' + 'Elite Bonus Miles: ' + Math.round(eliteBonusMiles).toLocaleString() + ' miles' + 'Total Miles: ' + Math.round(totalMiles).toLocaleString() + ' miles'; }

Understanding Your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Earnings

The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is renowned for its value and flexibility, allowing members to earn and redeem miles on Alaska Airlines and a wide network of global partners. Calculating how many miles you'll earn on a specific flight can be complex, as it depends on several key factors. Our Alaska Airlines Mileage Calculator simplifies this process, giving you a clear estimate of your potential earnings.

How Miles Are Earned

Your mileage earnings on Alaska Airlines operated flights are primarily determined by three factors:

1. Flight Distance: This is the fundamental component. The longer the flight, the more base miles you'll earn. Our calculator uses the actual flight distance in miles.
2. Fare Class: This is perhaps the most critical factor. The fare class is a single letter (e.g., Y, B, H, X, F, P) associated with your ticket and indicates the type of fare you purchased. Different fare classes earn miles at different percentages of the flight distance. For instance, First Class or Premium Class tickets typically earn more miles than Main Cabin or Saver fares.
3. Mileage Plan Elite Status: If you hold MVP, MVP Gold, MVP Gold 75K, or MVP Gold 100K status, you'll receive a significant bonus on the base miles earned. This bonus can range from 50% to 150%, greatly accelerating your mileage accumulation.

Using the Alaska Airlines Mileage Calculator

Our calculator is designed to be straightforward:

1. Enter Flight Distance: Input the total distance of your flight in miles. You can often find this information on flight tracking websites or your booking confirmation.
2. Select Fare Class: Choose the fare class for your ticket. This is usually found on your e-ticket or booking details. The calculator provides common earning percentages for Alaska Airlines operated flights.
3. Choose Elite Status: Select your current Mileage Plan elite status level. If you don't have status, choose "None."
4. Click "Calculate Miles": The calculator will instantly display your estimated base miles, elite bonus miles, and total miles earned for that flight.

Example Calculation

Let's say you're flying from Seattle (SEA) to Orlando (MCO), a distance of approximately 2,360 miles. You purchased a Main Cabin ticket (fare class 'L') and hold MVP Gold status.

• Flight Distance: 2,360 miles
• Fare Class (Main Cabin 'L'): 100% earning rate
• Elite Status (MVP Gold): 100% bonus on base miles

Here's how the calculation works:

• Base Miles: 2,360 miles * 100% = 2,360 miles
• Elite Bonus Miles: 2,360 miles * 100% = 2,360 miles
• Total Miles: 2,360 + 2,360 = 4,720 miles

Using the calculator, you would quickly see that this flight would earn you an estimated 4,720 redeemable miles.

Important Considerations

This calculator is specifically for flights operated by Alaska Airlines. Mileage earning rates for partner airlines (e.g., American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways) vary significantly by partner and fare class. Always check the specific earning chart on the Alaska Airlines website for partner flights. Additionally, promotional offers or special fares may have different earning rules not reflected in this general calculator.