How to Redeem American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles

Dec 29, 2025

When you use your AAdvantage® credit card on purchases or take American Airlines flights, you earn AAdvantage® miles. You can redeem your miles to book flights on American Airlines or their partner airlines, as well as other awards, like hotels, upgrades, vacation packages and rental cars.

Let’s look at how you can redeem your miles so you can make the most out of your AAdvantage® card spending and find rewards you’ll love.

3 Steps to redeeming AAdvantage® miles 

Redeeming your AAdvantage® miles is easy. Here’s how to get started: 

Step 1: Log in to your AAdvantage® account

To log in to your AAdvantage® account, navigate to the American Airlines homepage. You’ll see a small box in the upper right-hand corner asking you to log in. 

Step 2: Find the right flights

On the American Airlines homepage, scroll down until you see the option to “Book” a trip and check the small box labeled “Redeem Miles.” Then, you can search for flights based on whether it’s a round trip or one-way ticket, where you’re traveling to and from, as well as your preferred dates.

Once the search results come up, weigh your options based on the total number of miles, flight time, airport accessibility and any other factors. Select the flight that works best for you.

When searching for flights, you may want to try different dates and airports. Staying flexible can help you find the best value for your miles.

Step 3: Redeem your miles

Proceed to checkout once you’re happy with your flight choice, travel dates, number of miles you’re redeeming and seat selection.

You can review your full itinerary, the number of miles you’re using and any additional taxes and fees during the checkout process. Keep an eye on the total cost before you officially book. You’ll still have to pay taxes and fees even if you’re booking award travel, so you’ll want to make sure you’re comfortable with any out-of-pocket spend that your AAdvantage® miles might not cover.

If you’re already logged in to your AAdvantage® account, you can check out with a credit card to cover the fees and taxes, and the miles will be automatically deducted from your account.

Using miles on American Airlines vs. partner flights

Using your AAdvantage® miles to book a flight with a partner airline is similar to booking a flight with American Airlines. You can book online through the American Airlines website for almost all partner airlines.

Once you’ve logged into your AAdvantage® account, enter your flight search details in the “Book” box on the American Airlines homepage and check “Redeem miles.” On the search results page, you can filter for specific airlines. 

Redeeming miles for non-flight awards

Miles aren’t just for flights – you can redeem them for a hotel room, lounge access at the airport, a seat upgrade or luxury experiences. You can even donate your miles to a cause you care about through the AAdvantage® program. To learn more, view options for redeeming your miles for non-flight expenses.

There are many ways to benefit from the AAdvantage® program and traveling with American Airlines. Put your hard-earned miles to good use and enjoy the benefits along the way. 

Disclosure: This article is for educational purposes. It is not intended to provide legal, investment, or financial advice and is not a substitute for professional advice. It does not indicate the availability of any Citi product or service. For advice about your specific circumstances, you should consult a qualified professional.

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