American Airlines Award Flight Search
Alliance: oneworld • IATA: AA • Country: USA
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Programs that can book
Primary loyalty program
AAdvantage
Main hubs
DFW, CLT, MIA, ORD, PHL
Transfer currencies
6 known bank/issuer transfer sources across listed programs
Book this airline with these programs
American Airlines AAdvantage
Transfer from: Citi TY (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.aa.com/aadvantage-program/miles/redeem
British Airways Executive Club (Avios)
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.britishairways.com
Iberia Plus (Avios)
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (via BA)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.iberia.com
Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios)
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.qatarairways.com
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Transfer from: Bilt (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.alaskaair.com
Etihad Guest
Transfer from: Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Citi TY (1:1)
Booking: Usually online
Search portal: https://www.etihad.com
Cabin-specific award guides
- American Airlines Economy awards
Look for lowest-mileage coach options with low taxes and fees.
- American Airlines Premium Economy awards
Target long-haul comfort upgrades at moderate points cost.
- American Airlines Business awards
Prioritize saver seats and best transfer-path redemptions.
- American Airlines First awards
Focus on scarce premium inventory and release-window timing.
Program booking matrix
| Program | Transfer from | Booking channel | Search link |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | Citi TY (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| British Airways Executive Club (Avios) | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Iberia Plus (Avios) | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (via BA) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Chase UR (1:1), Citi TY (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | Bilt (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
| Etihad Guest | Amex MR (1:1), Bilt (1:1), Capital One (1:1), Citi TY (1:1) | Usually online | Open portal |
Related airlines in this alliance
Hub-based route ideas
- Dallas-Fort Worth to London awards (DFW • United States)
- Charlotte to Tokyo awards (CLT • United States)
- Miami to Paris awards (MIA • United States)
- Chicago to Singapore awards (ORD • United States)
- Philadelphia to London awards (PHL • United States)
Frequently asked questions
How do I search American Airlines award flights?
Use the live search tool for your route, then compare at least two booking programs listed above before transferring points.
Can I book American Airlines with partner miles?
Yes, where partner coverage exists. This page lists known booking programs and transfer sources from the dataset.
What should I verify before transferring points?
Seat availability recency, taxes/surcharges, hold policy, and whether online booking is supported for your itinerary.
Last updated: 2026-03-31 • TTL 90 days