American Airlines Miles Calculator: How Much Are AA Miles Worth?

American AAdvantage miles are both the most valuable and hardest to earn of all the North American airlines.

If you have a balance of AAdvantage Miles and want to know how much they are worth, we have a calculator to help you with that. Additionally, if you want to know how many miles you will earn on your next flight with American, we have a calculator for that too!

How much are American Airlines AAdvantage Miles worth?

American Airlines miles are generally worth around 1.7 cents per mile when booking award flights. This may vary a little from flight to flight, but 1.7 cents is a good value to assume.

AAdvantage Miles Value Calculator

Here is a calculator to help you understand how much your current AAdvantage balance is worth in dollars:

American Airlines Miles Earning Calculator

Here is another calculator that will help you figure out how many miles you will earn on your next flight. It will also help you figure out if you want to use an American Airlines co-branded credit card to pay or another points earning card.

AAdvantage Miles are calculated based on the price you paid for your ticket (5 miles per dollar).

You can then earn bonus miles if you have elite status with American and if you pay with an American Airlines Co-Branded Credit Card. You will not earn any miles when booking award tickets.

Note: Effective May 1, 2024 American has tightened the rules for earn miles:

1. The only flights that earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points are those booked directly with American, eligible oneworld and partner airlines, and preferred travel agencies.
2. Flights booked through non-preferred travel agencies will not earn miles or Loyalty Points, unless the customer is registered with the AAdvantage Business program or has a contracted corporate agreement with American.
3. The only way to earn on Basic Economy fare tickets is if you book through American or their eligible airline partners’ websites, apps, Reservations and airport teams, or ticket sales centers.

How do American Airlines AAdvantage Miles compare to the value of other airline programs?

Tim White

Tim is a business road warrior and avid leisure traveler who has flown over two million miles in the air and spent well over a thousand nights in hotels. He enjoys sharing tips, tricks, and hacks to help readers get the most out of their travel experience and learn how to “travel like a pro”!