How Much Does It Cost To Join AAdvantage?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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AAdvantage is the loyalty or frequent flyer program for American Airlines. It is

a free program

, and by signing up you can earn a range of benefits and gain the ability to earn free flights. Benefits are earned based on elite status.

Is American Airlines AAdvantage worth it?

American AAdvantage miles are worth

approximately 1 cent each

. This makes them worth slightly less than miles in comparable programs like Delta SkyMiles (1.3 cents each) or Southwest Rapid Rewards (1.5 cents each). … You should be aware that the average value for American AAdvantage miles is just that — an average.

How much does it cost to buy AA miles?

The regular price of buying miles from American is

~3.17 cents per mile

($29.50 per 1,000 miles plus a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax) — before a $30 Processing Charge per purchase — but with the maximum bonus offer, it'll actually drop your price down to just 1.89 cents per mile.

How much is 60000 AAdvantage miles worth?

If you deduct the $33.60 in taxes you paid for award flights, you realize your 60,000 miles are worth

$620 in cash

. Booking award flights for this trip means you're only getting a value of 1.03 cents per mile.

What does 50 000 miles get you on American Airlines?

The cash value of 50,000 American Airlines miles is

$645

, on average, or the equivalent of at least one round-trip flight between New York and Los Angeles on American Airlines. AA miles are worth about 1.29 cents per mile, slightly less than average for a major airline.

How much is 1000 American Airlines miles worth?

Rewards Program Average Mile Value Value of 1,000 Miles American Airlines AAdvantage

1.29 cents


$12.9
Delta SkyMiles® 1.37 cents $13.7 Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards 1.65 cents $16.5 Alaska Airlines 1 cent $10

How many American miles do you need for a free flight?

You need at

least 7,500 miles

for a free flight on American Airlines. You can redeem 7,500 AAdvantage miles for a free one-way domestic MileSAAver award flight of up to 500 miles in distance. For a domestic flight longer than 500 miles, you'll need 20,000-30,000 award miles.

How many miles does it take to get a free flight?

The cash value of 50,000 American Airlines miles is

$645

, on average, or the equivalent of at least one round-trip flight between New York and Los Angeles on American Airlines. AA miles are worth about 1.29 cents per mile, slightly less than average for a major airline.

How much is 40 000 American Airlines miles worth?

On average, 40,000 miles are worth

about $400

. But it can vary widely. For example, 40,000 AAdvantage miles are worth roughly $456 in American Airlines airfare. With United, 40k miles get you $416 in flights.

Can I convert American Airlines miles to cash?

From

PayPal and Points.com

– Now you can convert AAdvantage Miles to Cash. AAdvantage Miles are by far, the most useful and valuable frequent flyer miles you can collect.

How many AA miles do you earn per flight?

For every American Airlines flight flown, you will collect

5 miles

(as a basic AAdvantage member) for every U.S. dollar spent on the base fare, plus carrier-imposed fees (not including government-imposed taxes or fees).

How can I keep my AAdvantage miles from expiring?

  1. Use a Co-Branded Credit Card. …
  2. Shop. …
  3. Grab a Bite to Eat. …
  4. Fly. …
  5. Drive. …
  6. Stay. …
  7. Book an American Airlines Vacation or Cruise Package. …
  8. Donate.

How much is 25000 American Airlines miles worth?

So let's figure out the value of your American Airlines miles: ($414 cash price – $11.20 in taxes) / 25,000 miles. Value per American Airlines mile:

1.6 cents

.

Is it cheaper to buy miles for a ticket?

On average, 40,000 miles are worth

about $400

. But it can vary widely. For example, 40,000 AAdvantage miles are worth roughly $456 in American Airlines airfare. With United, 40k miles get you $416 in flights.

Do AA miles expire?

Just earn or redeem miles on American or with an AAdvantage partner at least

once every 18 months

. We'll automatically extend your expiration date 18 months from the date of your most recent activity. Your wallet shows the number of miles you have and the earliest date they could expire.

What are the cheapest days to fly on American Airlines?

Fly the cheapest days: On U.S. flights,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

are usually the cheapest days to fly. On international flights, weekdays are generally cheaper than weekends (but not always).

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.