MileMath

American Airlines /

90,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.65¢ per mile ≈ $1,485.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,485.00

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

1,620.00 USD value

British Airways

Oneworld

Value: 1.50¢ per mile

1,350.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flight for travel to Europe from the U.S. during off-peak months like January and February, as availability tends to be higher and fewer travelers compete for seats on routes such as New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip in business class from the U.S. to Japan for 90,000 AAdvantage miles, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) with a stopover in Honolulu (HNL) to save around 10,000 miles compared to a direct LAX-NRT flight, effectively utilizing the 90,000 miles for both destinations.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking flights on American Airlines' domestic routes, as they often impose high fees; for instance, a round-trip award ticket from New York to Los Angeles can incur surcharges of up to $150.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

82,500 miles (-7,500 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

148,500 miles (+58,500 miles)

British Airways

Oneworld

99,000 miles (+9,000 miles) (Alliance Partner)