Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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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 to 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 log in to your American Airlines AAdvantage account.
- Select the “Buy” option.
- Enter the number of American Airlines AAdvantage miles you want in increments of 1,000 and click “Calculate.” Check the total cost and click "Continue."
- Enter your payment information and complete the purchase. Miles will be available within 4 hours.
In addition to booking award flights, you can redeem your American Airlines miles for hotel stays, car rentals, and more.
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 American Airlines miles with WalletHub's guide to American Airlines AAdvantage.
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How much does it cost to buy American Airlines miles?
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 1.52 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 300,000 miles per calendar year. To be eligible for a discount, AAdvantage...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow much are 75,000 American Airlines miles worth?
75,000 American Airlines miles are worth an average of $1,140, 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 |
| 75,000 | $1,140 |
| 65,000 | ... |
How much are 50,000 American Airlines miles worth?
50,000 American Airlines miles are worth an average of $760, 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 |
| 50,000 | $760 |
| 60,000 | ... |
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