Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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American Airlines miles cost between 2.25 cents and 3.76 cents per mile, depending on the quantity purchased, with discounts of up to 40% for bulk purchases. You can redeem AAdvantage miles for an average value of around 1.49 cents per mile with American Airlines.
You can buy a minimum of 2,000 American Airlines miles and then purchase additional miles in increments of 1,000, up to 200,000 miles per calendar year. To be eligible for a discount, AAdvantage members need to buy at least 3,000 miles in one transaction through the Buy or Gift Miles program.
Cost to Buy American Airlines Miles
| Number of Miles | Discount | Price to Buy | Price per Miles |
| 2,000 | N/A | $75.25 | 3.76 cents |
| 3,000 | 10% off | $101.59 | 3.38 cents |
| 10,000 | 15% off | $319.82 | 3.19 cents |
| 30,000 | 20% off | $903.00 | 3 cents |
| 90,000 | 30% off | $2,370.38 | 2.63 cents |
| 151,000 | 40% off | $3,408.83 | 2.25 cents |
If you need to buy American Airlines miles, using an American Airlines credit card is the best approach, as you'll earn extra American Airlines miles on top of the ones you purchase with your card. You'll get the most value from your miles if you redeem them for award flights, but you can also use your miles for car rentals, hotels stays, and more.
You can learn more about how to earn and redeem AAdvantage miles with WalletHub’s guide to American Airlines AAdvantage.
People also ask
Is buying American Airlines miles worth it?
No, American Airlines miles are not worth buying because each mile costs between 2.25 cents and 3.76 cents per mile, depending on the quantity, while they can be redeemed for an average value of only 1.49 cents per mile. For example, 2,000 miles cost $75.25 to buy but have a redemption value of just $29.8 in airfare.
American Airlines Miles Purchase vs. Redemption Value
| Number of Miles | ... | Value When Redeemed for Airfare |
How much does it cost to buy 10,000 American Airlines miles?
Buying 10,000 American Airlines miles will cost you $319.82, or 3.19 cents per mile, after a 15% discount. In general, buying American Airlines miles costs between 2.25 and 3.76 cents per mile, depending on the number of miles you purchase.
You can buy a minimum of 2,000 American Airlines miles and then purchase additional miles in increments of 1,000, up to 150,000 miles per year. To be eligible for a discount, AAdvantage® members need...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow can I buy American Airlines miles?
You can purchase American Airlines miles in increments of 1,000 through their website by selecting the "Buy" option. The cost per mile varies based on the quantity purchased, with prices ranging from 2.25 and 3.76 cents per mile.
You can buy a minimum of 2,000 miles and up to 200,000 miles per calendar year with American Airlines.
How to Buy American Airlines Miles
- Visit the American Airlines buy miles website and...
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