MileMath

American Airlines /

20,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.65¢ per mile ≈ $330.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$330.00

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

360.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

300.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for domestic routes like New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) during the last week of January to early February, when demand is typically lower and availability is often higher due to post-holiday travel dips.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from Miami to New York for just 20,000 miles, which typically costs around $200 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a flight from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) with a layover in Chicago (ORD) instead of a direct flight, as this can save you 5,000 miles by utilizing the routing rule that allows for a stopover on international flights.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying on American Airlines for short-haul routes, as they often impose high fees such as a $75 close-in booking fee for flights booked within 21 days of departure.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

28,696 miles (+8,696 miles)

Spirit

33,000 miles (+13,000 miles)

Frontier

30,000 miles (+10,000 miles)