American Airlines award flights
9 loyalty programs can book American Airlines award flights: American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 3 more. American Airlines loads its schedule 331 days before departure. Through Alaska Atmos Rewards you can only book it 330 days out, because that's when its own window opens.
Programs that book it
9
Schedule opens
331 days out
Shortest program window
330 days
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Alliance
oneworld
Programs that can book American Airlines
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
- oneworld
American AAdvantage
Opens 331 days before departure
24-hour hold
RB 
oneworldBritish Airways Club
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds+3
oneworldCathay Pacific Asia Miles
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
3-day hold by phone5 stopovers per round trip+5
oneworldFinnair Plus
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds1 stopover per round trip
oneworldIberia Club
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds
oneworldJAL Mileage Bank
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds3 stopovers per round trip
oneworldQantas Frequent Flyer
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
No holds5 stopovers per round trip+2
oneworldQatar Airways Privilege Club
Opens 331 days before departure · airline's schedule; program's window unknown
+2
oneworldAlaska Atmos Rewards
Opens 330 days before departure · program's window is shorter
No holds1 stopover each way
What American Airlines award flights cost
Miles one way on typical American Airlines routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–ParisJFK–CDG · 3,625 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy23,000Business42,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Iberia ClubEconomy18,000Business42,500Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. Iberia adds no carrier surcharges on American flights.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 27,500Businessfrom 55,000Taxes & fees$26
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$41–706
US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on American flights to and from Europe.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy20,750Business62,000Taxes & fees$41–201
US September 11 security fee. Long-haul awards may carry carrier surcharges.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$29–38
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. No carrier surcharges or booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy23,000Business65,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on this airline.
- American AAdvantageEconomyfrom 19,000Businessfrom 70,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
New York–Sao PauloJFK–GRU · 4,762 mi
Search this route- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 25,000Businessfrom 50,000Taxes & fees$26
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- Iberia ClubEconomy24,000Business50,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on American/Alaska flights within the Americas.
- Finnair PlusEconomy23,000Business55,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on this airline.
- JAL Mileage BankEconomy37,000Business60,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy27,000Business63,000Taxes & fees$29–38
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. No carrier surcharges or booking fee.
- American AAdvantageEconomyfrom 16,000Businessfrom 65,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- British Airways ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on American/Alaska flights within the Americas.
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubEconomy25,750Business77,250Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges within the Americas.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
New York–DelhiJFK–DEL · 7,305 mi
Search this route- JAL Mileage BankEconomy45,000Business80,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or booking fee on this partner.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsEconomyfrom 42,500Businessfrom 85,000Taxes & fees$26
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges, plus Atmos Rewards' $20 partner booking fee.
- Iberia ClubEconomy42,500Business85,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. Iberia adds no carrier surcharges on American flights.
- American AAdvantageEconomyfrom 35,000Businessfrom 85,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges or AAdvantage booking fee.
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesEconomy40,000Business89,000Taxes & fees$29–34
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. No carrier surcharges or booking fee.
- Finnair PlusEconomy34,000Business90,000Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on this airline.
- Qantas Frequent FlyerEconomy48,200Business130,100Taxes & fees$6
US September 11 security fee. No carrier surcharges on this airline.
- Etihad GuestEconomy75,000Business140,000Taxes & fees$29–34
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Etihad Guest adds no carrier surcharges on this partner.
2 more programs price this route in the Award Flight Pricer.
Transferable points that reach American Airlines
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Chase Ultimate RewardsBritish Airways Club, Iberia Club
- Citi ThankYou RewardsAmerican AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Capital One MilesBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Bilt RewardsAlaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Wells Fargo RewardsBritish Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club
- Marriott BonvoyAlaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Rove MilesCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- HSBC Rewards (UK)British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- RBC AvionAmerican AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
- Brex RewardsCathay Pacific Asia Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book American Airlines award flights?
American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Alaska Atmos Rewards. Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does American Airlines business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Paris 42,000 with JAL Mileage Bank, New York–Sao Paulo from 50,000 with Alaska Atmos Rewards and New York–Delhi 80,000 with JAL Mileage Bank. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on American Airlines award flights?
On New York–Paris they run from about $6 one way with JAL Mileage Bank to as much as $706 with British Airways Club. With British Airways Club: US September 11 security fee. British Airways adds high carrier surcharges on American flights to and from Europe.
When do American Airlines award seats open?
American Airlines loads its schedule 331 days before departure. Some programs search a shorter window, so you can only book it through them later: Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 days).
Which transferable points can book American Airlines flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Iberia Club and 2 more), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through British Airways Club and Iberia Club), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more), Capital One Miles (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 3 more), Bilt Rewards (through Alaska Atmos Rewards, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 3 more), Wells Fargo Rewards (through British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Iberia Club) and 6 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More oneworld airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.