American is selling award flights from 8,000 AAdvantage miles one way, or from 7,000 between Chicago and the contiguous 48 states. You have until 11:59 p.m. CT on November 11, 2026 to book, and the travel window runs from January 11 to February 28, 2027. If you hold AAdvantage miles and can fly in those weeks, search before the deadline.
Deal Details
- Book by: 11:59 p.m. CT, November 11, 2026 (bookings opened November 9)
- Travel: from January 11, 2027, with all flight segments completed by February 28, 2027
- Within the contiguous 48 states, and between those states and Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America: from 8,000 miles one way in Main Cabin
- Chicago to and from the contiguous 48 states: from 7,000 miles one way
- Between the contiguous 48 states and South America: from 12,000 miles
- Europe, the Middle East and India: from 22,500 miles
- Asia and the South Pacific: from 25,000 miles
American says more than one million Main Cabin seats within the contiguous 48 states and between those states and Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America started at 8,000 miles one way when the sale began.
The Rules
The flights have to be marketed and operated by American Airlines, or be American Eagle flights. Codeshare flights aren't included. Taxes and fees apply.
American says availability is limited and mileage amounts can change. The offer isn't retroactive, doesn't apply to existing reservations and can't be combined with any other offer or promotion. American can change or end it at any time without notice. Other travel dates, travel classes and departure cities are available at higher prices during the promotion.
How to Take Advantage
- On aa.com, search an award flight with miles for a date between January 11 and February 28, 2027.
- Check that every flight on the itinerary is marketed and operated by American, or is an American Eagle flight, not a codeshare.
- Book by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 11, 2026.
Where to Find More Miles
Short on miles? Our AAdvantage program guide explains how the program earns and redeems, and our Citi / AAdvantage Business card review covers a card that earns AAdvantage miles.
Who Should Book
Book this if you have AAdvantage miles and can fly between January 11 and February 28, 2027. If your trip falls outside those dates, skip it. Availability is limited, so search soon and book by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 11.
