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AAdvantage Award Chart
Pricing reference · 1 chart· Updated May 20, 2026
Reviewed by CardCurator's travel-rewards editorial team
Baseline Value
1.7¢/point
The AAdvantage award chart shows how many miles are required for award flights across 1 pricing chart (region-based). AAdvantage miles carry a baseline value of 1.70¢ each, with top sweet spots reaching 2.50¢. The current chart took effect May 2026.
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| Route | Business | Economy | First Class | Premium Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawaii → Hawaii | 15,000 | 7,500 | — | — |
South America Region 2 → South America Region 2 | 20,000 | 10,000 | — | — |
Asia Region 1 → Asia Region 1 | 20,000 | 12,500 | 30,000 | 17,500 |
South America Region 1 → South America Region 1 | 20,000 | 10,000 | — | — |
Asia Region 2 → Asia Region 2 | 22,500 | 17,500 | 32,500 | 20,000 |
Europe → Europe | 22,500 | 12,500 | — | 17,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada | 25,000 | 12,500 | 50,000 | 22,500 |
South America Region 1 → South America Region 2 | 25,000 | 12,500 | — | — |
South America Region 2 → South America Region 1 | 25,000 | 12,500 | — | — |
Central America → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Central America | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Mexico | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Caribbean → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Mexico → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Caribbean | 27,500 | 17,500 | 52,500 | — |
Middle East → Middle East | 30,000 | 17,500 | 40,000 | 22,500 |
Asia Region 1 → Asia Region 2 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 25,000 |
Middle East → Indian Subcontinent | 30,000 | 17,500 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
Alaska → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 30,000 | 15,000 | 55,000 | 25,000 |
South America Region 1 → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 30,000 | 20,000 | 55,000 | — |
Asia Region 2 → Asia Region 1 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 25,000 |
Indian Subcontinent → Middle East | 30,000 | 17,500 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
South Pacific → South Pacific | 30,000 | 15,000 | — | 25,000 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Alaska | 30,000 | 15,000 | 55,000 | 25,000 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → South America Region 1 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 55,000 | — |
Indian Subcontinent → Indian Subcontinent | 30,000 | 17,500 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
Central America → Alaska | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Mexico → Central America | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
Central America → Caribbean | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
Caribbean → Mexico | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
Mexico → Alaska | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Caribbean → Central America | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
Mexico → Caribbean | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
Alaska → Central America | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Alaska → Caribbean | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Caribbean → Alaska | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Alaska → Mexico | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | 27,500 |
Central America → Mexico | 32,500 | 20,000 | 57,500 | — |
South America Region 1 → Alaska | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | 32,500 |
Caribbean → South America Region 1 | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | — |
South America Region 1 → Mexico | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | — |
Africa → Africa | 35,000 | 17,500 | — | — |
South America Region 1 → Central America | 35,000 | 22,500 | — | — |
Alaska → South America Region 1 | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | 32,500 |
South America Region 1 → Caribbean | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | — |
Central America → South America Region 1 | 35,000 | 22,500 | — | — |
Mexico → South America Region 1 | 35,000 | 22,500 | 60,000 | — |
Asia Region 2 → Indian Subcontinent | 40,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Asia Region 2 → South Pacific | 40,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Asia Region 1 → Middle East | 40,000 | 22,500 | 50,000 | 32,500 |
Asia Region 1 → South Pacific | 40,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 35,000 |
Middle East → Asia Region 2 | 40,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Asia Region 1 → Indian Subcontinent | 40,000 | 22,500 | 50,000 | 32,500 |
Asia Region 2 → Middle East | 40,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Indian Subcontinent → Asia Region 1 | 40,000 | 22,500 | 50,000 | 32,500 |
South Pacific → Asia Region 1 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 35,000 |
South Pacific → Asia Region 2 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Middle East → Asia Region 1 | 40,000 | 22,500 | 50,000 | 32,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Asia Region 2 | 40,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 35,000 |
Europe → Middle East | 42,500 | 20,000 | 62,500 | 32,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Europe | 42,500 | 20,000 | 62,500 | 32,500 |
Middle East → Europe | 42,500 | 20,000 | 62,500 | 32,500 |
Europe → Indian Subcontinent | 42,500 | 20,000 | 62,500 | 32,500 |
Hawaii → Asia Region 1 | 52,500 | 32,500 | 75,000 | 42,500 |
Asia Region 1 → Hawaii | 52,500 | 32,500 | 75,000 | 42,500 |
Europe → Africa | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 47,500 |
Hawaii → Asia Region 2 | 55,000 | 35,000 | 80,000 | 45,000 |
Indian Subcontinent → Africa | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 |
Asia Region 2 → Hawaii | 55,000 | 35,000 | 80,000 | 45,000 |
Africa → Europe | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 47,500 |
Africa → Indian Subcontinent | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 |
Hawaii → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 55,000 | 22,500 | 80,000 | 50,000 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Hawaii | 55,000 | 22,500 | 80,000 | 50,000 |
Middle East → Africa | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 |
Africa → Middle East | 55,000 | 30,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 |
Hawaii → Central America | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Hawaii → Alaska | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → South America Region 2 | 57,500 | 30,000 | 85,000 | 40,000 |
Hawaii → Caribbean | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Europe → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 57,500 | 30,000 | 85,000 | 40,000 |
Caribbean → Hawaii | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Central America → Hawaii | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
South America Region 2 → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 57,500 | 30,000 | 85,000 | 40,000 |
Alaska → Hawaii | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Hawaii → Mexico | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Europe | 57,500 | 30,000 | 85,000 | 40,000 |
Mexico → Hawaii | 57,500 | 25,000 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Hawaii → South America Region 1 | 60,000 | 30,000 | 90,000 | 57,500 |
South America Region 1 → Hawaii | 60,000 | 30,000 | 90,000 | 57,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Asia Region 1 | 60,000 | 35,000 | 80,000 | 50,000 |
Asia Region 1 → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 60,000 | 35,000 | 80,000 | 50,000 |
Alaska → Europe | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Central America → South America Region 2 | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | — |
Europe → Caribbean | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Alaska → South America Region 2 | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Europe → Mexico | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
South America Region 2 → Mexico | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Caribbean → Europe | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Central America → Europe | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Europe → Central America | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
South America Region 2 → Central America | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | — |
South America Region 2 → Alaska | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Mexico → Europe | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Mexico → South America Region 2 | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Caribbean → South America Region 2 | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
South America Region 2 → Caribbean | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Europe → Alaska | 62,500 | 32,500 | 90,000 | 42,500 |
Hawaii → South Pacific | 65,000 | 37,500 | 90,000 | 50,000 |
Asia Region 1 → Alaska | 65,000 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Alaska → Asia Region 1 | 65,000 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
South Pacific → Hawaii | 65,000 | 37,500 | 90,000 | 50,000 |
South America Region 1 → Europe | 67,500 | 40,000 | — | 55,000 |
Europe → South America Region 1 | 67,500 | 40,000 | — | 55,000 |
Middle East → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 70,000 | 40,000 | 115,000 | 62,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Asia Region 2 | 70,000 | 37,500 | 110,000 | 50,000 |
Africa → Asia Region 2 | 70,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 55,000 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Indian Subcontinent | 70,000 | 40,000 | 115,000 | 62,500 |
Asia Region 2 → Africa | 70,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 55,000 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Middle East | 70,000 | 40,000 | 115,000 | 62,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 70,000 | 40,000 | 115,000 | 62,500 |
Asia Region 2 → Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada | 70,000 | 37,500 | 110,000 | 50,000 |
Asia Region 2 → Alaska | 72,500 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Asia Region 1 → Mexico | 72,500 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Alaska → Asia Region 2 | 72,500 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Caribbean → Asia Region 1 | 72,500 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Mexico → Asia Region 1 | 72,500 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Asia Region 1 → Caribbean | 72,500 | 37,500 | 85,000 | 52,500 |
Mexico → Asia Region 2 | 75,000 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Alaska | 75,000 | 42,500 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Asia Region 2 → Mexico | 75,000 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Africa → Contiguous 48 U.S. states and Canada | 75,000 | 40,000 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Asia Region 1 → Europe | 75,000 | 35,000 | 90,000 | 52,500 |
Alaska → Indian Subcontinent | 75,000 | 42,500 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Middle East → Alaska | 75,000 | 42,500 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Europe → Asia Region 1 | 75,000 | 35,000 | 90,000 | 52,500 |
Africa → Asia Region 1 | 75,000 | 45,000 | 90,000 | 57,500 |
Asia Region 1 → Africa | 75,000 | 45,000 | 90,000 | 57,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → Africa | 75,000 | 40,000 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Asia Region 2 → Caribbean | 75,000 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Europe → Asia Region 2 | 75,000 | 35,000 | 90,000 | 55,000 |
Caribbean → Asia Region 2 | 75,000 | 37,500 | 112,500 | 52,500 |
Alaska → Middle East | 75,000 | 42,500 | 120,000 | 65,000 |
Asia Region 2 → Europe | 75,000 | 35,000 | 90,000 | 55,000 |
Alaska → Africa | 77,500 | 42,500 | 125,000 | 67,500 |
Africa → Alaska | 77,500 | 42,500 | 125,000 | 67,500 |
Caribbean → Africa | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → South Pacific | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Caribbean → Middle East | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Europe → Hawaii | 80,000 | 40,000 | 102,500 | 67,500 |
Hawaii → Europe | 80,000 | 40,000 | 102,500 | 67,500 |
Mexico → Africa | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
South Pacific → Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada | 80,000 | 40,000 | 110,000 | 65,000 |
Hawaii → South America Region 2 | 80,000 | 40,000 | 102,500 | 67,500 |
Middle East → Mexico | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Central America → Middle East | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
South America Region 2 → Hawaii | 80,000 | 40,000 | 102,500 | 67,500 |
Middle East → Caribbean | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Caribbean | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Central America | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Africa → Central America | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
Middle East → South Pacific | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Middle East → Central America | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
South Pacific → Africa | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Central America → Indian Subcontinent | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Africa → Mexico | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
Caribbean → Indian Subcontinent | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Africa → Caribbean | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Mexico | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Central America → Africa | 80,000 | 45,000 | 135,000 | 67,500 |
Mexico → Indian Subcontinent | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
Africa → South Pacific | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Contiguous 48 U.S. States and Canada → South Pacific | 80,000 | 40,000 | 110,000 | 65,000 |
South Pacific → Indian Subcontinent | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Mexico → Middle East | 80,000 | 45,000 | 130,000 | 67,500 |
South Pacific → Middle East | 80,000 | 42,500 | 100,000 | 57,500 |
Central America → South Pacific | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → Alaska | 82,500 | 42,500 | 112,500 | 67,500 |
South America Region 1 → South Pacific | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
Mexico → South Pacific | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
Alaska → South Pacific | 82,500 | 42,500 | 112,500 | 67,500 |
South Pacific → South America Region 2 | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → Caribbean | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → South America Region 1 | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
Caribbean → South Pacific | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South America Region 2 → South Pacific | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → Central America | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → Mexico | 82,500 | 45,000 | 112,500 | 70,000 |
Europe → South Pacific | 85,000 | 60,000 | 115,000 | 70,000 |
South Pacific → Europe | 85,000 | 60,000 | 115,000 | 70,000 |
Europe → South America Region 2 | 87,500 | 50,000 | 120,000 | 70,000 |
Indian Subcontinent → South America Region 1 | 87,500 | 60,000 | 130,000 | 75,000 |
Middle East → South America Region 1 | 87,500 | 60,000 | 130,000 | 75,000 |
South America Region 2 → Europe | 87,500 | 50,000 | 120,000 | 70,000 |
South America Region 1 → Middle East | 87,500 | 60,000 | 130,000 | 75,000 |
South America Region 1 → Indian Subcontinent | 87,500 | 60,000 | 130,000 | 75,000 |
Africa → South America Region 1 | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 75,000 |
South America Region 2 → Indian Subcontinent | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 77,500 |
Middle East → South America Region 2 | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 77,500 |
South America Region 2 → Middle East | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 77,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → South America Region 2 | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 77,500 |
South America Region 1 → Africa | 90,000 | 60,000 | 135,000 | 75,000 |
Middle East → Hawaii | 92,500 | 47,500 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Hawaii → Africa | 92,500 | 50,000 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Indian Subcontinent → Hawaii | 92,500 | 47,500 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Hawaii → Middle East | 92,500 | 47,500 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Hawaii → Indian Subcontinent | 92,500 | 47,500 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Africa → Hawaii | 92,500 | 50,000 | 140,000 | 77,500 |
Africa → South America Region 2 | 97,500 | 70,000 | 135,000 | 85,000 |
South America Region 2 → Africa | 97,500 | 70,000 | 135,000 | 85,000 |
Caribbean → Caribbean | — | 7,500 | — | — |
Verified 2026-05-20 against aa.com flight award chart. All 15 departure regions populated.
Best Uses of miles
All sweet spotsThe highest-value redemptions on the AAdvantage award chart, ranked by estimated cents per point.
Asia Region 2 → Europe
First Class
20.0¢
exceptional90,000 miles
Europe → Asia Region 1
First Class
20.0¢
exceptional90,000 miles
Europe → Asia Region 2
First Class
20.0¢
exceptional90,000 miles
Asia Region 1 → Europe
First Class
20.0¢
exceptional90,000 miles
Asia Region 1 → Asia Region 2
First Class
12.5¢
exceptional40,000 miles
Point Valuation
Floor Value
0.5¢
Minimum acceptable redemption
Baseline Value
1.7¢
Target for good redemptions
Ceiling Value
2.5¢
Best-case sweet spot
AAdvantage Award Chart FAQs
What is the AAdvantage award chart for 2026?
The AAdvantage award chart shows how many miles are required for redemptions by cabin class and region. The current chart took effect May 2026. AAdvantage miles are currently valued at approximately 1.70¢ each, with premium redemptions reaching up to 2.50¢.
How many miles do I need for a business class flight?
Business class awards on the AAdvantage chart range from 15,000 to 97,500 miles one way, depending on the route and region. See the chart above for the specific cost for your origin and destination.
Does AAdvantage have peak and off-peak award pricing?
AAdvantage uses a fixed zone-based award chart without separate peak and off-peak tiers. The miles cost for a given route stays consistent regardless of travel date, making it easy to plan redemptions in advance.
What are the best sweet spots in the AAdvantage award chart?
Sweet spots are routes where the miles cost is unusually low relative to the cash price. Look for routes that fall into a low pricing zone but have high cash fares — typically long-haul business or first class on routes with limited award availability. Check the Sweet Spots page for the top-value AAdvantage redemptions identified by CardCurator's award chart analysis.
How much are AAdvantage miles worth?
AAdvantage miles are worth approximately 1.70¢ per miles on average, based on industry valuations. Premium redemptions — like business class flights at chart sweet spots — can yield 2.50¢ or more per miles.
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