Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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40,000 American Airlines miles are worth an average of $544, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your American Airlines AAdvantage miles when you redeem them for flights, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Are Worth
| Number of AAdvantage Miles | Average Value |
| 40,000 | $544 |
| 50,000 | $680 |
| 60,000 | $816 |
| 70,000 | $952 |
| 80,000 | $1,088 |
| 90,000 | $1,224 |
You can use WalletHub’s American Airlines Miles Value Calculator to quickly see how much your AAdvantage miles are worth when redeemed for flights. If you want to earn more miles, the easiest way is to use an American Airlines credit card. You can compare the best options right here on WalletHub.
In addition to American Airlines flights, you can redeem AAdvantage miles for things like airplane seat upgrades, car rentals, hotel stays, unique travel experiences, airport lounge access and charitable donations. You can see the mile values for these specific redemption options on any given day by logging into your American Airlines AAdvantage account.
Keep in mind that American Airlines has the ability to change the value of your AAdvantage miles at any time. To minimize the risk of having a large number of miles devalued, you should aim to redeem them often.
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What is the value of American Airlines miles?
American Airlines miles are worth 1.36 cents per mile, on average, when redeemed for American Airlines flights, so 10,000 AAdvantage miles equal about $136 in airfare. American Airlines miles can also be redeemed for hotel stays, car rentals and vacation packages, but they generally provide the greatest value when used for award flights.
You can use WalletHub’s American Airlines Miles Value Calculator to quickly determine the cash value of any number of American Airlines miles. One of the most effective ways...
read full answer by Adam McCann, Financial WriterHow many miles do AAdvantage members earn on average every year?
AAdvantage doesn't disclose the average number of miles earned by its members every year, and the answer depends on how often members fly as well as other habits like AAdvantage credit card use. However, based on WalletHub's research into the travel expenses of U.S. consumers, we can estimate how many miles different types of AAdvantage members might earn in a year.
| Spending Profile | Yearly Spending on Airfare | Total Miles Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Light flyer | $574 | ~6,000 miles |
| Average flyer | $3,038 | ~32,000 miles |
| Heavy flyer | $5,503 | ~57,000 miles |
How many miles do I need for a free flight on American Airlines?
You need 7,500 to 35,000 AAdvantage miles for a free flight on American Airlines. The number of miles you need depends on the distance, which airport you fly into, and the dates of your trip. You can redeem 7,500 AAdvantage miles for a free one way domestic award flight at the standard award price.
How Many Miles You Need For a Free Flight on American Airlines
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