How much are American AAdvantage miles worth?
2.56¢ per mile
AwardHack values American AAdvantage miles at 2.56¢ each, so 10,000 are worth about $256 and 100,000 about $2,560 when you redeem them well. That's the 8th highest of the 23 airline programs we value. You can also get them by transferring from Citi (1:1).
What American AAdvantage miles are worth
At 2.56¢ each. Type any balance into the Points Valuator for a total across programs.
- 1,000
- $26
- 5,000
- $128
- 10,000
- $256
- 25,000
- $640
- 50,000
- $1,280
- 60,000
- $1,536
- 75,000
- $1,920
- 80,000
- $2,048
- 100,000
- $2,560
- 150,000
- $3,840
- 200,000
- $5,120
- 500,000
- $12,800
Points that transfer to American AAdvantage
Useful to top up a balance for one award.
What American AAdvantage miles book
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts, with what those miles are worth at 2.56¢.
- New York to ParisAmerican Airlines · Businessfrom 70,000≈ $1,792
- New York to Hong KongCathay Pacific · Economy37,500≈ $960
- New York to DohaQatar Airways · Business70,000≈ $1,792
US cards that earn American AAdvantage miles
How American AAdvantage compares
Every airline program AwardHack values, highest first.
- 1Aer Lingus AerClub3.73¢
- 2Virgin Atlantic Flying Club3.60¢
- 3Lufthansa Miles & More3.20¢
- 4Iberia Club2.94¢
- 5Korean Air SKYPASS2.87¢
- 6Avianca LifeMiles2.85¢
- 7Cathay Pacific Asia Miles2.83¢
- 8American AAdvantage2.56¢
- 9British Airways Club2.55¢
- 10Qatar Airways Privilege Club2.55¢
- 11Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer2.46¢
- 12Alaska Atmos Rewards2.18¢
- 13Air France-KLM Flying Blue2.16¢
- 14United MileagePlus1.99¢
- 15Air Canada Aeroplan1.87¢
- 16Emirates Skywards1.55¢
- 17Southwest Rapid Rewards1.52¢
- 18Delta SkyMiles1.34¢
- 19SAS EuroBonus1.25¢
- 20JetBlue TrueBlue1.24¢
- 21Porter VIPorter1.07¢
- 22Allegiant Allways Rewards1.00¢
- 23WestJet Rewards0.71¢
American AAdvantage: common questions
How much are American AAdvantage miles worth?
About 2.56¢ each by AwardHack's valuation, last revised February 14, 2026. That's what they're typically worth when redeemed well, not a fixed cash-out rate.
How much are 100,000 American AAdvantage miles worth?
About $2,560 at 2.56¢ each. 50,000 are worth about $1,280 and 25,000 about $640.
Are American AAdvantage miles worth more than other miles?
They rank 8th of the 23 airline programs AwardHack values. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles is just above at 2.83¢ and British Airways Club is just below at 2.55¢. The highest is Aer Lingus AerClub at 3.73¢.
Which credit card points transfer to American AAdvantage?
Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1). Transferring is a way to top up a balance for a specific award.
What can you book with American AAdvantage miles?
American AAdvantage books awards on 15 airlines. For example, the Award Flight Pricer prices New York to Paris on American Airlines from 70,000 miles one way in business, which at 2.56¢ is about $1,792 of value.
Which credit cards earn American AAdvantage miles?
Citi AAdvantage Executive, Citi AAdvantage Globe, Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite, Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite and Citi AAdvantage MileUp in the US.
Values are AwardHack's estimates of what a point is typically worth when redeemed well, in US cents. They aren't cash-out rates: the same points are usually worth less as cash back, gift cards or portal bookings, and can be worth more on a great award. Transfer ratios come from the programs and can change.