American Airlines Miles Calculator

American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Calculator

Estimate your earnings for your next flight

Exclude government taxes/fees

Member (5x) Gold (7x) Platinum (8x) Platinum Pro (9x) Executive Platinum (11x)

No (0x extra) Yes (Typically 2x extra)

Default is 1.5 cents per mile

Total AAdvantage Miles Earned: 0

Estimated Cash Value: $0.00

*Calculation is based on fare-based earnings and status multipliers.

How Your American Airlines Miles Are Calculated

Earning AAdvantage miles on American Airlines flights is primarily based on the base ticket price and your loyalty status level. Unlike older systems that calculated miles based on distance flown, the current program rewards spending.

The AAdvantage Status Multipliers:

• AAdvantage Member: Earns 5 miles for every $1 spent.
• Gold Status: Earns 7 miles for every $1 spent (40% bonus).
• Platinum Status: Earns 8 miles for every $1 spent (60% bonus).
• Platinum Pro Status: Earns 9 miles for every $1 spent (80% bonus).
• Executive Platinum Status: Earns 11 miles for every $1 spent (120% bonus).

Boosting Earnings with Credit Cards

If you use a co-branded American Airlines credit card (like those from Citi or Barclays), you typically earn an additional 2 miles per $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases. This calculator includes a toggle to account for these additional rewards.

Example Calculation

If you are a Platinum Member purchasing a flight with a base fare of $500 (excluding taxes):

1. Base Miles: $500 x 8 = 4,000 Miles.
2. Credit Card Bonus: If using an AA card, $500 x 2 = 1,000 Miles.
3. Total: 5,000 AAdvantage Miles.

At a valuation of 1.5 cents per mile, these 5,000 miles would be worth approximately $75.00 in future travel value.

Tips for Maximizing AA Miles

• Look for Partner Airlines: You can also earn miles flying on Oneworld partners like British Airways or Qatar Airways, though the calculation rules for partner flights sometimes differ.
• The AAdvantage eShopping Portal: Always check the AA shopping portal before making online purchases to earn extra miles per dollar.
• Loyalty Points: Remember that miles earned from flying also count as Loyalty Points, which help you reach the next status tier.

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