Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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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 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 |
| 2,000 | N/A | $75.25 |
| 3,000 | 10% off | $101.59 |
| 10,000 | 15% off | $319.82 |
| 30,000 | 20% off | $903.00 |
| 90,000 | 30% off | $2,370.38 |
| 151,000 | 40% off | $3,408.83 |
In addition to booking award flights, you can redeem your American Airlines miles for hotel stays, car rental, and more, though award flights generally offer the best value.
Is It Worth It to Buy American Airlines Miles?
Buying American Airlines miles is not worth the cost, as the miles usually cost more than they’re worth when you redeem them. However, if you only need a few more miles for your redemption, buying miles may be worth it to you.
You can learn more about how to earn and redeem Delta miles with WalletHub’s guide to American Airlines AAdvantage.
People also ask
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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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 1.52 cents per mile. For example, 2,000 miles cost $75.25 to buy but have a redemption value of just $30.4 in airfare.
American Airlines Miles Purchase vs. Redemption Value
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How much are 10,000 American Airlines miles worth?
10,000 American Airlines miles are worth an average of $152, 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 |
| 10,000 | $152 |
| 20,000 | ... |
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