Chart for partners, dynamic for its own flights. You can fill it from Citi.
American Airlines AAdvantage uses chart for partners, dynamic for its own flights. Typical saver prices one-way: US to Europe in business from 57.5k, US to Japan in business from 60k and US to Europe in economy from 30k miles. You can transfer in from Citi (1:1). Prices as of November 1, 2026.
Where American Airlines AAdvantage prices well below the cash fare.
One-way, per person, lowest saver level. Taxes are approximate.
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within the USAA metal dynamic (Web Specials from ~5k-7.5k). Partner chart (Alaska etc.) 7.5k (<500 mi) / 12.5k economy. | from 7.5k | from 15k | $5.60 | |
| US to EuropePartner MileSAAver chart (unchanged per 2026 reports). AA-operated is dynamic: economy off-peak from ~20-30k, business from ~57.5k but often 75k-150k+. | 30k | 57.5k | 85k | ~$6-150 on Iberia/Finnair/Aer Lingus; ~$400-700 on BA (carrier surcharges) |
| US to Japan and North AsiaAsia Region 1 (Japan, Korea, Mongolia) partner chart. JAL is the classic use. | 35k | 60k | 80k | ~$20-100 (JAL low) |
| US to Southeast AsiaAsia Region 2 (incl. Hong Kong, SE Asia) partner chart; Cathay/JAL/Qatar connections. Figures from memory of long-standing chart; verify. | 40k | 70k | 110k | ~$20-150 |
| US to the Middle East and IndiaMiddle East/Indian Subcontinent partner chart; Qatar Qsuites, Royal Jordanian. | 40k | 70k | 115k | ~$50-200 (Qatar modest) |
| US to South AmericaNorthern South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, etc.) 20k/30k/50k; Southern South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile...) 30k/57.5k/85k. LATAM partner not in oneworld—AA metal or Iberia/Qatar n/a; mostly AA dynamic. | 20k | 30k | 50k | ~$30-100 |
| US to HawaiiLow confidenceAA metal dynamic; partner (Alaska/Hawaiian) chart approx 22.5k/40k—verify. | from 22.5k | from 40k | $5.60 | |
| US to the Caribbean and MexicoLow confidenceAA dynamic from ~7.5k-12.5k economy off-peak; partner chart Mexico/Caribbean/Central America approx 15k/25k—verify. | from 12.5k | from 25k | ~$30-100 |
| Points currency | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou RewardsRatio shown is for Citi Strata Elite / Strata Premier / Prestige / AT&T Access More. | 1:1 | Varies |
From about 57.5k miles one-way at the saver level, plus ~$6-150 on Iberia/Finnair/Aer Lingus; ~$400-700 on BA (carrier surcharges) in taxes and fees. Partner MileSAAver chart (unchanged per 2026 reports). AA-operated is dynamic: economy off-peak from ~20-30k, business from ~57.5k but often 75k-150k+.
Citi ThankYou Rewards (1:1).
JAL business to Japan via AAdvantage: Business 60,000, AAdvantage partner business to Europe (avoid BA): 57,500 one-way and AAdvantage Qsuites to Middle East/India: 70,000 one-way
These are typical saver prices from published charts and reports as of November 1, 2026. Availability changes daily, so check live award space before you transfer points.
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AA-operated awards are dynamic; partner (oneworld + Alaska/JetBlue etc.) awards use a fixed region-based MileSAAver chart, which AA confirmed unchanged in early 2026. Mixed AA+partner itineraries price as partner awards. No stopovers on one-ways; open-jaws limited. Citi ThankYou became a 1:1 partner on premium cards (1:0.7 on no-fee cards) on 2026-07-27 (Citi previously transferred AA only via a limited arrangement). Carrier surcharges passed on BA. Unconfirmed: SE Asia, Hawaii, Caribbean partner rows are long-standing chart values not freshly verified.
Sources: https://awardfares.com/blog/aadvantage-guide/ · https://www.wanderwiseguide.com/points-devaluation-tracker · https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/transfer-credit-card-rewards/
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