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Calculate the value of your AAdvantage rewards points

Use the creditcardGenius AAdvantage Reward Points Calculator to get the most out of your rewards. Find out how much your points are worth and choose the best redemption option.

Rewards Points Calculator
Enter your rewards balance to calculate how much your points are worth. Review your redemption options and recommendations to get the most value.
Our recommendations:
Use your miles for Flights to get the most value.
$260
Avoid using miles for Hotels as this gives you the lowest value.
$67
Using your miles for Flights instead of Hotels will save you $193.
Point Values
Redemption OptionPoint ValueTotal Value
Flights2.6 cents$260
Charity1.72 cents$172
Vacation packages1.38 cents$138
Experiences1.26 cents$126
Car rentals1.09 cents$109
Airport lounge access1 cent$100
Hotels0.67 cents$67
Redemption Options
Flights
Flights on American Airlines and partner airlines
$260
Charity
Gift your miles to a few charities
$172
Vacation packages
AAdvantage vacation packages
$138
Experiences
Tickets to various experiences
$126
Car rentals
Car rentals from most major agenices
$109
Airport lounge access
Lounge access to Admiral Club lounges
$100
Hotels
Hotel stays through Aadvantage
$67

Best ways to redeem your AAdvantage points

If you’re looking to get the most value from your AAdvantage miles, opt for cabin upgrades on your next flight or book a flight with an AA travel partner, like British Airways or Alaska Airlines.

To maximize your mileage, avoid cashing them in for hotels.

Learn more about AAdvantage

American Airlines operates the AAdvantage Rewards program, which is free for anyone to join. Qualifying travel earns reward miles, as well as loyalty points, which help you gain status within the program.

Unfortunately, credit cards and the eShopping site that maximize AAdvantage miles are only available to U.S. citizens.

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