American Airlines just launched a three-day AAdvantage award sale. Discounted flights across its domestic and international network start at just 7,000 miles one way.
The promotion runs from November 9 through 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 11, 2026, and covers eligible travel between January 11 and February 28, 2027.
So, you’ll need to move swiftly to take advantage of it.
American says more than one million Main Cabin award seats were available starting at 8,000 miles one way when the promotion began. Flights to South America, Europe, and Asia are also included, with some starting at just 12,000 miles.
Where You Can Fly With the AAdvantage Award Sale
American is advertising the following starting redemption rates:
- Domestic U.S. flights: From 8,000 miles one way
- Flights to/from Chicago: From 7,000 miles one way
- Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America: From 8,000 miles one way
- South America: From 12,000 miles one way
- Europe, Middle East, and India: From 22,500 miles one way
- Asia and South Pacific: From 25,000 miles one way
These prices apply to select Main Cabin flights originating in the contiguous United States. Availability varies by route and date.
American’s promotional page also highlights several domestic one-way examples (some of which price below the advertised minimums), including:
- Chicago (ORD) → Miami (MIA): 7,000 miles + $6
- Philadelphia (PHL) → Orlando (MCO): 7,500 miles + $6
- Dallas (DFW) → New York (LGA): 8,000 miles + $6
- Phoenix (PHX) → Miami (MIA): 8,000 miles + $6
- Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo (HND): 25,000 miles + $6
How to Find Discounted American Airlines Award Flights
You can search eligible AAdvantage award flights directly through American Airlines or use PointsYeah to look for award availability across different dates and destinations.
With PointsYeah, you can see American’s award pricing against other loyalty programs, which is particularly useful if you have transferable points or miles in multiple programs.
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What to Know Before Booking
There are a few important restrictions to keep in mind:
- Booking window: November 9–11, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
- Travel window: January 11–February 28, 2027. Eligible flight segments must be completed by February 28 (though we’ve seen discounted flights beyond the travel window).
- Eligible flights: American Airlines and American Eagle marketed and operated flights only. Codeshares are excluded.
- Existing bookings: The promotion cannot be applied retroactively.
Other dates, cabins, and departure cities may be available at higher award prices, but they won’t necessarily qualify for the advertised promotional rates.
With only three days to book and a relatively short travel window, this is worth checking sooner rather than later if you’re planning a trip early next year. Even if your preferred route isn’t listed among American’s examples, it may be worth searching to see what’s available.
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