American AAdvantage Miles: Value, Transfer Partners and Cards (2026)
Quick answer: American AAdvantage miles are worth 1.3¢ each in MaxWorth's valuation, so 100,000 miles come to about $1,300. You can transfer in from Citi ThankYou. 6 US credit cards earn them.
What your points are worth
American prices awards on its own flights dynamically, but partner awards still use a published region-based chart. That chart is where AAdvantage miles do best, especially premium cabins on oneworld partners such as Qatar, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Citi ThankYou is the only major bank currency that transfers to AAdvantage.
| Balance | At 1.3¢ each |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | $130 |
| 25,000 | $325 |
| 50,000 | $650 |
| 100,000 | $1,300 |
Ways to redeem
| Option | Value per point | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines award flights | varies | Dynamic pricing with no published chart for American-operated flights. |
| Partner awards on oneworld and other partners | varies | Region-based partner chart; premium cabins on Qatar, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the usual sweet spots. |
Transfer in from (2)
| Program | Ratio | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Strata Elite and Strata Premier only. Added Jul 27, 2025. | 1:1 | 1¢ |
| Marriott Bonvoy No 60,000-point bonus | 3:1 | 0.7¢ |
Cards that earn American AAdvantage (6)
| Card | Annual fee | Top earn rates |
|---|---|---|
| Citi AA Exec | $595 | – |
| Citi AAdvantage Globe | $350 | 3x American · 2x Transit · 1x Everything else |
| Barclays AAdvantage Red | $99 | 2x American · 1x Everything else |
| Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard | $99 | 2x American · 2x Gas · 2x Car Rental |
| Citi AA Platinum Select | $99 | 2x American · 2x Dining · 2x Gas |
| AA AAdvantage MileUp | $0 | 2x American · 2x Groceries · 1x Everything else |
Good to know
- Expiration
- Miles expire after 24 months without earning or redeeming activity. Members under 21 are exempt, and so are primary AAdvantage co-brand cardmembers while the card account is open.
- Pooling and sharing
- There is no household pooling. Miles can be shared with another member for a fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much are 100,000 American AAdvantage miles worth?
About $1,300 at MaxWorth's valuation of 1.3¢ per mile. What you actually get depends on how you redeem; see the redemption options above.
Can I transfer Bilt points to American Airlines?
No. Bilt's AAdvantage transfer partnership ended June 24, 2024 and has not returned; Citi ThankYou is the only major bank partner.
Do AAdvantage miles expire if I have an American Airlines credit card?
No. Primary AAdvantage co-brand cardmembers' miles don't expire while the card account is open.
Where do AAdvantage miles get the most value?
Partner awards priced from the published region-based chart, especially premium cabins on Qatar, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
Track American AAdvantage next to every other balance.
The MaxWorth app turns each points balance into dollars at these valuations and searches award seats for airline partners. No bank login needed.
Sources: aa.com · aa.com · awardwallet.com · awardwallet.com · onemileatatime.com · thepointsguy.com. Always confirm current terms with the issuer or program.