How many AAdvantage miles do you earn per dollar on American Airlines?

You earn 5 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent on most American Airlines fares. Basic Economy fares earn 0 miles as of December 2025. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top: Gold gets 40% bonus (7 miles/$1), Platinum 60% (8 miles/$1), Platinum Pro 80% (9 miles/$1), and Executive Platinum 120% (11 miles/$1).

What are American Airlines miles worth?

AAdvantage miles are worth approximately 1.4 to 1.7 cents per mile on average. You can get significantly more value (2-5+ cpp) by booking partner airline business or first class awards through the oneworld alliance. Poor redemptions like merchandise may yield less than 1 cent per mile.

How much does an American Airlines award flight cost in miles?

AA uses dynamic pricing on its own flights, so costs vary. Starting prices for partner awards are: 7,500 miles one-way within the US, 22,500 miles to Europe in economy, 57,500 miles to Europe in business class, and 85,000 miles for first class to Europe or Asia. AA's own flights may cost more due to dynamic pricing.

What are the best ways to use AAdvantage miles?

The best value comes from booking partner airline awards through AA's oneworld partners. Top redemptions include Cathay Pacific business class to Hong Kong (50,000 miles), Japan Airlines first class to Tokyo (62,500 miles via BA), and Qatar Airways Qsuites to Doha (70,000 miles). Domestic saver awards at 7,500 miles can also be excellent value.

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Q: Do Basic Economy fares earn AAdvantage miles?

No. As of December 2025, Basic Economy fares on American Airlines no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points. You need to book Main Cabin or higher to earn miles from flights.

Calculate Miles Earned on Flights

American Airlines uses revenue-based earning: 5 miles per $1 spent on most fares. Basic Economy earns 0 miles as of late 2025.

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AAdvantage Elite Earning Rates

Status	Base Rate	Bonus	Total per $1
No Status	5 miles	0%	5 miles
Gold	5 miles	40%	7 miles
Platinum	5 miles	60%	8 miles
Platinum Pro	5 miles	80%	9 miles
Executive Platinum	5 miles	120%	11 miles

Note: Basic Economy fares no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points as of December 2025.

Award Flight Cost Estimator

American Airlines uses dynamic pricing for award flights on its own planes, but partner awards still follow published charts. These are starting prices.

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Select your route and cabin to see estimated award pricing.

Partner Airline Award Chart (One-Way, Starting From)

Route	Economy	Business	First
Within US/Canada	7,500	15,000	15,000
US - Hawaii	10,000	20,000	20,000
US - Caribbean/Mexico	10,000	20,000	25,000
US - Central America	10,000	25,000	25,000
US - Europe	22,500	57,500	85,000
US - South America	15,000	30,000	57,500
US - Asia	32,500	65,000	85,000
US - Middle East/India	27,500	70,000	85,000
US - Africa	37,500	75,000	100,000
US - Oceania	37,500	65,000	85,000

Partner award rates have remained unchanged for over a decade. AA's own flights use dynamic pricing and may cost significantly more.

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