MileMath

American Airlines /

1,000,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.65¢ per mile ≈ $16,500.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$16,500.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.65¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Oneworld Average: 1.65¢ per mile

+0.0% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Alaska Airlines

Oneworld

Value: 1.80¢ per mile

18,000.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

15,000.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for peak holiday travel, specifically from mid-November to early January, as availability often opens up about 2-3 weeks before departure dates, particularly on popular routes like New York to Los Angeles or Chicago to Miami.

Sweet Spot

One exceptional redemption is flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) for 70,000 AAdvantage miles in business class, which typically costs around $6,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a multi-city itinerary from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) to Tokyo (NRT) and back to New York via Hong Kong (HKG) instead of a direct route, saving approximately 10,000 miles by using the cheaper award availability for the Hong Kong segment.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on their domestic routes, as they charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $45 for checked luggage, which can significantly increase your travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

916,667 miles (-83,333 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

1,650,000 miles (+650,000 miles)

British Airways

Oneworld

1,100,000 miles (+100,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)