Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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No, you can't transfer American Airlines miles to another airline. But you can use AAdvantage miles to book flights with 19 airline partners, including Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Finnair.
How to Use American Airlines Miles on Partner Airlines
- Go to the “Book” section on aa.com or in the American Airlines app.
- Check the box labeled "Redeem miles."
- Enter your travel details and click “Search.”
- Look for available flights operated by American Airlines's partners. The search results will include flights operated by both American Airlines and its partners.
- Choose your flight and complete your purchase.
After you book, you'll get an email with all your flight details. Using American Airlines miles on partner airlines expands the routes you can book with your miles.
If you're interested in learning more, check out WalletHub’s in-depth review of American Airlines AAdvantage.
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How much does it cost to transfer American Airlines miles?
It costs $5.00 to transfer 1,000 American Airlines miles (or 0.5 cents per mile), which is the minimum amount you can transfer. You can transfer American Airlines miles in increments of 1,000 miles, up to 200,000 miles per calendar year to another AAdvantage account.
You must be an American Airlines AAdvantage member to earn, transfer, and redeem American Airlines miles. You can enroll here for free. However, if you have an American Airlines credit card, you’re automatically enrolled.
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Is Chase an American Airlines partner?
No, Chase is not an American Airlines partner. This means you cannot transfer Ultimate Rewards points to the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. However, there are a number of Chase credit cards that offer rewards for booking American Airlines flights. Just keep in mind that with most of these cards you are required to book your flight through the Chase Travel portal in order to earn additional rewards.
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