MileMath

American Airlines /

250,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.65¢ per mile ≈ $4,125.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$4,125.00

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

4,500.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

3,750.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for peak summer travel (June to August) in early January, especially for popular routes like New York to London, to secure the best availability.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 250,000 American Airlines miles for a round-trip business class ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) via Auckland (AKL) instead of direct, as it allows you to add a stopover in New Zealand while only using 125,000 miles instead of the 150,000 miles required for a direct flight, saving you 25,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with American Airlines on domestic routes, particularly from Dallas/Fort Worth to New York City, where the fees can reach up to $75 for a single checked bag and $150 for an extra bag.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

229,167 miles (-20,833 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

412,500 miles (+162,500 miles)

British Airways

Oneworld

275,000 miles (+25,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)