How to earn
AAdvantage miles.
Fares, status, partner flights, shopping and a short list of transfer partners — every way American AAdvantage miles accrue, with the rates.
American AAdvantage members earn 5 miles per $1 on American Airlines fares, rising to 7, 8, 9 and 11 with Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum status; basic economy earns none. Partner-airline flights earn by distance and cabin, and Citi points transfer in at 1:1, Marriott points at 3:1.
- Members earn 5 miles per $1 on American Airlines fares; basic economy earns none.
- Status raises it to 7, 8, 9 or 11 miles per $1.
- Partner-airline flights earn by distance and cabin, not by fare.
- Only Citi transfers in among the major US banks, at 1:1; Marriott converts at 3:1.
- eShopping, AAdvantage Dining, SimplyMiles and car hire all earn miles too.
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How many miles do flights earn?
Flights are where AAdvantage miles start. On fares American sells, members earn 5 miles for every dollar of the fare, and status multiplies it — 7 for Gold, 8 for Platinum, 9 for Platinum Pro and 11 for Executive Platinum. Basic economy earns nothing. Flights on partner airlines earn differently: by the distance flown and the class of service, not by the fare.
| Status | Miles per $1 | Bonus over member |
|---|---|---|
| Member | 5 | — |
| Gold | 7 | +40% |
| Platinum | 8 | +60% |
| Platinum Pro | 9 | +80% |
| Executive Platinum | 11 | +120% |
Enter a fare and your status to see the miles it earns on a flight American sells.
$1,000 in American Airlines fares at Member status earns 5,000 miles — 5 miles per $1.
Which points transfer to AAdvantage?
Fewer points transfer into AAdvantage than into most airline programs. Among the major US banks only Citi sends points to American, at 1:1. Marriott Bonvoy points convert at 3 to 1, which is rarely good value but can top up a balance that is just short.
| Points | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 3 Marriott points to 1 mile |
What else earns AAdvantage miles?
Outside flying, AAdvantage runs its own earning channels: the AAdvantage eShopping portal, where rates vary by retailer; AAdvantage Dining, at 1 mile per $1 for members and 5 for VIP members; and SimplyMiles, card-linked offers for Mastercard holders. Car hire with Avis and Budget earns at least 2 miles per $1, and American's co-brand credit cards earn miles on everyday spending.
Once the balance builds, what AAdvantage miles are worth puts a dollar figure on it, and the expiry rule says how long it lasts.
Earning AAdvantage miles — common questions
On American Airlines fares, 5 miles per $1 as a member, 7 with Gold, 8 with Platinum, 9 with Platinum Pro and 11 with Executive Platinum status. Basic economy fares earn no miles.
Among the major US banks, only Citi transfers to AAdvantage, at 1:1. Marriott Bonvoy points convert at 3 Marriott points to 1 American mile.
Yes. Flights on American's partner airlines earn by the distance flown and the class of service rather than by the fare, so a long flight in a premium cabin earns the most.
After 24 months with no earning or redemption activity, though AAdvantage credit-card holders and members under 21 are exempt. Any of the earning routes on this page resets the clock.
Nanvero keeps your AAdvantage balance current automatically from the emails American already sends, with no password, and warns you before the 24-month inactivity deadline — alongside every other airline, hotel and card balance. It's free to track up to three programs.
The earn and transfer rates are the ongoing rates published by the sources below, each dated; where two sources overlap, they agree. Sign-up bonuses are left out on purpose.
Where these numbers come from: Frequent Miler 5 miles per $1 on American-marketed flights, 7 for Gold, 8 for Platinum, 9 for Platinum Pro and 11 for Executive Platinum; partner flights earn by distance and cabin; Marriott transfers at 3:1 (22 June 2026); NerdWallet basic economy earns no miles; elite bonuses of 40%, 60%, 80% and 120%; AAdvantage Dining 1 mile per $1 (5 for VIP members); Avis and Budget at least 2 miles per $1 (30 June 2026); Thrifty Traveler Citi is the only major US bank currency that transfers to AAdvantage, at 1:1 (18 August 2026). Earn rates and partners change; check American's current terms before relying on a rate.
AAdvantage miles calculator
On partner airlines, American prices awards on a published chart by region: one-way from the US, 30,000 miles in economy to Europe (22,500 off-peak), 57,500 in business, and 35,000 economy or 60,000 business to Japan. American's own flights are dynamic. An AAdvantage mile is worth about 1.5 cents, and the calculator prices any region and values any balance.
How to earn Avios
You earn Avios by flying and by spending. UK credit cards earn 1 to 1.5 Avios per £1 and Nectar converts at 400 to 250; in the US, Chase, American Express, Capital One, Bilt and Wells Fargo points transfer to Avios at 1:1. Hotels, car hire and other partners pay Avios too.
How to earn Marriott points
Marriott Bonvoy members earn 10 points per $1 at most of its hotels — 5 at Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Element — plus an elite bonus from 10% for Silver to 75% for Titanium and Ambassador. Marriott's co-brand cards earn up to 6 points per $1 at Marriott, and US Amex, Chase and Bilt points transfer in at 1:1.
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