American AAdvantage
You can move points into American AAdvantage from Citi ThankYou Rewards, all at 1:1. 11 cards in our catalog also earn it directly.
- Transfers in from
- 1
- bank currency
- Alliance
- oneworld
- American Airlines
- Published value
- 1.4 to 1.7¢
- a mile, from 4 publishers
- Status tiers
- 5
- Member to Executive Platinum
- Cards that earn it
- 11
- in our catalog
The best use of American AAdvantage miles
Sweet spot
Japan Airlines business class, US to Japan
60,000 miles one way
US (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle) to Tokyo, one way, Japan Airlines
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Which points transfer to American AAdvantage
| From | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Rewards | 1:1 | Not listed |
Cards that earn American AAdvantage
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business Mastercard
AAdvantage Executive
AAdvantage Platinum Select
American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card
Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard
Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
Citi AAdvantage Gold World Elite Mastercard
Before you transfer
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When miles expire
- Miles expire after 24 months with no qualifying activity; earning or redeeming any miles restarts the clock. Members under 21 and holders of an American co-branded credit card are exempt.
- Status tiers
- Member
- Gold
- Platinum
- Platinum Pro
- Executive Platinum
Questions about American AAdvantage
Which points transfer to American AAdvantage?
Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1).
How much are American AAdvantage miles worth?
About 1.5¢ each in a typical redemption, so 10,000 miles are worth about $150.
Which cards earn American AAdvantage?
AAdvantage Aviator Blue World Elite Mastercard, AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Mastercard, AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard, AAdvantage Aviator Silver World Elite Mastercard, AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card, Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard, Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard and Citi / AAdvantage Gold World Elite Mastercard.
Do American AAdvantage miles expire?
Miles expire after 24 months with no qualifying activity; earning or redeeming any miles restarts the clock. Members under 21 and holders of an American co-branded credit card are exempt.
Is American AAdvantage in an airline alliance?
Yes, oneworld.
What's the best use of American AAdvantage miles?
A well-known sweet spot: Japan Airlines business class, US to Japan, for 60,000 miles one way.
What are the American AAdvantage status tiers?
Member, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum, lowest first.