The cheapest international points flights from the top 25 US airports

Sometimes you just need to get out of the country. Like, way, way out. Whether it's a quick escape, a microcation or an extended journey abroad, point.me has scoured all of the global airline alliances and mileage programs for the cheapest international places to fly on points from the top 25 U.S. airports.

Your escape plan doesn't require hundreds of thousands of points, either. Whether you're low on points or trying to maximize the ones you already have, the cheapest international destinations might surprise you.

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If you're looking for affordability, you may not have to look far from home. Take a look at which major airlines operate out of your home airport – and then look at their partner airlines and loyalty program alliances. International airports like JFK, LAX, ORD, ATL, IAH, DFW and MIA are great places to unlock hidden value by leveraging airline relationships.

For example, if you live near Chicago O'Hare (ORD), you might find incredible award deals on direct routes to Europe because both United Airlines and American Airlines have Chicago hubs.

United Airlines also partners with Lufthansa and Air Canada. By using this network, you may be able to access points and miles deals through those airlines, too. Meanwhile, flying out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) sets you up for points deals on direct flights to the Caribbean and Mexico.

And of course, there's a reason why flying from the top 20 airports in the country gives you an advantage. More flights means more award availability, and a higher likelihood of scoring a deal.

Did you know that United Airlines flies seasonally to Bari, Italy? If you were searching for flights to Italy's major airports – Rome or Milan – you might never even notice. Plenty of travelers don't, which means there's less demand, and a higher likelihood of uncovering a deal.

By broadening your search and studying your favorite airline's route map, you can unlock a ton of hidden savings.

Remember, the points you've accumulated are powerful, even if you don't have tons in the bank. Flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe can be booked for as few as 10,000 points. With the right timing, route planning, and guidance from point.me, you can tap into airline partner redemptions that help you to stretch your points as far as possible.

Check out the interactive map to see for yourself.

Your next international trip is more affordable (and easier to book) than you think — thanks to point.me.

You might be leaving valuable points and miles on the table when you redeem through credit card portals. point.me helps simplify that process by analyzing and comparing the best rates across airline partners, and unlocking significantly better redemption value, often for the exact same seat.

With point.me, you can uncover the real value of your credit card points and miles and book the best flights for up to 90% fewer points than you'd typically use when booking through a credit-card portal. Simply put: You'll find better flights for fewer points.