AAdvantage® program members can earn miles in several ways, including by booking eligible travel and by making qualifying purchases with their Citi® / AAdvantage® Card. Once you’re ready to cash in your miles, you have several redemption options, including purchasing flights.
Let’s explore the airline partners you can book flights with using your AAdvantage® miles and how to book using your miles. Visit the AAdvantage® program website to learn more.
AAdvantage® partner airlines
Members can use miles to book flights with American Airlines and any of their partner airlines, which include all oneworld Alliance members and several other airlines.
Airlines you can book with AAdvantage® miles include:
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Cape Air
- Cathay Pacific
- China Southern Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Finnair
- GOL Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Iberia
- Japan Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
How to book with partner airlines
Members looking to book a flight using their AAdvantage® miles with a partner airline can do so through aa.com. There’s no need to transfer miles or book through the partner airline’s site.
You’ll need to go to the American Airlines home page, then click “plan travel,” followed by “book flights.” Make sure “redeem miles” is checked and fill in your flight details — where you want to fly to and from, passenger details and travel dates. Under options, select “all airlines” from the dropdown menu (this allows you to search both American Airlines and partner airline flights) and click “search.” From there, you’ll see travel options and how many miles each flight costs to book. Select your flights and book with miles.
How many AAdvantage® miles do I need to book a flight?
The cost of a flight using AAdvantage® miles depends on several factors, such as your flight length, seat location and the airline you choose. For example, you can book a flight on American Airlines for as little as 7,500 AAdvantage® miles, plus taxes and fees.
Whether you're booking a flight with American Airlines or with a partner airline, AAdvantage® miles can help.
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.
