Quick Overview
Earning AAdvantage Miles
AAdvantage miles are primarily earned flying American Airlines and their airline partners. Miles can also be earned using credit cards, shopping with AA's partners, and be purchased directly from AA.
Redeeming AAdvantage Miles
AAdvantage miles can be redeemed for award flights, Admirals Club membership, car rentals, and hotel stays.
AAdvantage Miles Value
Based on our valuations, AAdvantage miles are worth 1.4 cents each on average meaning that 10,000 miles has a value of $140.
Airline Alliance
American Airlines is part of the oneworld Alliance.
Major Credit Card Partners
AAdvantage Credit Card Miles Calculators
Use our credit card rewards calculator to calculate total AA miles per $1 spent and overall card based on the spend amounts you enter and how much you value card benefits, minus annual fees. Compare results side-by-side multiple cards from any issuer.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
- 1X - 2X miles.
- Receive complimentary Admirals Club Membership.
- First checked bag free for yourself and up to 8 companions traveling on the same reservation.
- $450 annual fee.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®
- 1X - 2X miles.
- $125 discount towards AA flights when you spend $20K or more on the card during the cardmembership year.
- First checked bag free for yourself and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.
- $95 annual fee.
American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®
- 1X - 2X miles
- 25% off in-flight purchases of food and beverage purchases aboard American Airlines flights in the form of a statement credit.
- $0 annual fee.
CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard®
- 1X - 2X miles.
- Annual $99 Domestic Economy Fare Companion Certificate after spending $30K on the card.
- First checked bag free for yourself and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.
- $0 annual fee the first year, then $99 thereafter.
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
- 1X - 2X miles.
- $99 Companion Certificate after spending $20,000 or more on the card.
- First checked bag free for yourself and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.
- $25 back in statement credits annually for Wi-Fi purchases on AA operated flights.
- $95 annual fee.
AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Business Mastercard®
- 1X - 2X miles.
- $99 Companion Certificate after spending $30,000 or more on the card during the calendar year.
- 5% mileage bonus on your card anniversary.
- First checked bag free for yourself and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation.
- $95 annual fee.
