Calculate the estimated AAdvantage miles earned based on your fare type and ticket price.
First Class (7 miles per dollar)
Business Class (6 miles per dollar)
Premium Economy (5 miles per dollar)
Main Cabin / Economy (3 miles per dollar)
Basic Economy (0.5 miles per dollar)
Estimated AAdvantage Miles: —
Understanding American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Calculation
The American Airlines AAdvantage program rewards members with miles based primarily on the amount spent on eligible flights, rather than just the distance flown, for most domestic and some international routes. This calculator helps you estimate the miles you'll earn.
How Miles Are Calculated:
The general formula used by the AAdvantage program for most tickets is:
Estimated Miles Earned = Base Fare Price × Miles Multiplier
Base Fare Price: This is the core cost of your ticket, excluding taxes, fees, and other charges.
Miles Multiplier: This multiplier depends on your AAdvantage status and the fare class you purchase. The calculator uses standard multipliers for different fare types. Higher fare classes (like First or Business) and higher AAdvantage status levels typically earn more miles per dollar spent.
Fare Type Multipliers Used in Calculator:
First Class: 7 miles per dollar
Business Class: 6 miles per dollar
Premium Economy: 5 miles per dollar
Main Cabin / Economy: 3 miles per dollar
Basic Economy: 0.5 miles per dollar
Note: These multipliers are standard rates and can be affected by promotional offers or specific fare rules. Always check your booking details or the official American Airlines AAdvantage program terms for the most accurate information. Elite status bonuses are not included in this basic calculation but can significantly increase earnings for qualifying members.
When to Use This Calculator:
Planning Flights: Estimate how many miles you'll earn for a future trip to help you reach award redemption goals.
Comparing Tickets: Understand the mileage difference between various fare classes or airlines.
Understanding Rewards: Get a clearer picture of the value and earning potential of your airfare purchases.
Example Calculation:
Let's say you purchase a Main Cabin ticket for a flight with a base fare of $450. Using the calculator:
Base Fare Price: $450
Fare Type: Main Cabin / Economy (Multiplier: 3)
Calculation: $450 × 3 = 1350 Miles
You would estimate earning approximately 1,350 AAdvantage miles for this purchase (before any potential elite status bonuses).
function calculateMiles() {
var baseFareInput = document.getElementById("baseFare");
var fareTypeSelect = document.getElementById("fareType");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result").querySelector("span");
var baseFare = parseFloat(baseFareInput.value);
var fareTypeMultiplier = parseFloat(fareTypeSelect.value);
// Input validation
if (isNaN(baseFare) || baseFare < 0) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Invalid Base Fare";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
return;
}
if (isNaN(fareTypeMultiplier)) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Invalid Fare Type";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
return;
}
var estimatedMiles = baseFare * fareTypeMultiplier;
// Format the result nicely
var formattedMiles = estimatedMiles.toLocaleString();
resultDiv.textContent = formattedMiles + " Miles";
resultDiv.style.color = "#28a745"; // Green for success
}