MileMath

American Airlines /

40,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.65¢ per mile ≈ $660.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$660.00

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

720.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

600.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR) in late January to early February, as this period often sees lower demand and better availability for 40,000 miles round-trip tickets.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Hawaii for just 40,000 AAdvantage miles, typically costing around $600 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a multi-city itinerary from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) via Dallas (DFW) and return from Sydney (SYD) to New York (JFK) via Los Angeles (LAX), as this can often be booked for just 40,000 miles instead of the typical 50,000 miles round-trip for each segment.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights with American Airlines for routes to Europe, as they often impose high fees, such as $500 in carrier-imposed surcharges on award tickets.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

57,391 miles (+17,391 miles)

Spirit

66,000 miles (+26,000 miles)

Frontier

60,000 miles (+20,000 miles)