How much are American AAdvantage miles worth?
We value American AAdvantage miles at 1.4¢ each, so 50,000 miles are worth about $700. Here's what they buy in our 25 destinations.
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| Balance | Worth about |
|---|---|
| 1,000 miles | $14 |
| 10,000 miles | $140 |
| 25,000 miles | $350 |
| 50,000 miles | $700 |
| 100,000 miles | $1,400 |
1.4¢ is a floor: the least a point should get you before you spend it instead of cash. The planner uses it to choose between points and cash, and you can change it for your own trips.
Best uses in our destinations
Value per point is the cash price, less any taxes on the award, divided by the points. Award prices are estimates from published charts and typical rates; check the program's own site before you book.
| Flight or hotel | Cash price | Points | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Barcelona: American via Los Angeles | $2,120 round trip for 2 | 80,000 + $22 tax | 2.6¢ |
| Honolulu to Lisbon: American via Los Angeles | $1,970 round trip for 2 | 80,000 + $22 tax | 2.4¢ |
| Miami to Seattle: American non-stop | $990 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.4¢ |
| Honolulu to Paris: American via Los Angeles | $1,940 round trip for 2 | 80,000 + $22 tax | 2.4¢ |
| Seattle to Miami: American non-stop | $980 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.4¢ |
| Boston to Los Angeles: American non-stop | $950 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.3¢ |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles: American non-stop | $920 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.2¢ |
| Los Angeles to New York: American non-stop | $920 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.2¢ |
| Miami to San Francisco: American non-stop | $920 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.2¢ |
| Newark to Los Angeles: American non-stop | $900 round trip for 2 | 40,000 + $22 tax | 2.2¢ |
10 of these beat the 1.4¢ floor, so the planner would spend points on them instead of cash.
Questions
How much are American AAdvantage miles worth?
We value them at 1.4¢ each, so 50,000 are worth about $700. The best use we found is Honolulu to Barcelona: American via Los Angeles, at 2.6¢ a point.
How much is 100,000 American AAdvantage miles worth?
About $1,400 at 1.4¢ each, and more on the best awards.
When should I use American AAdvantage miles instead of cash?
When an award gets you more than 1.4¢ a point. Below that, pay cash and keep the miles for a better trip.