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American Airlines AAdvantage vs United Airlines MileagePlus

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.45¢ each against 1.25¢ for United Airlines MileagePlus miles, 16% more per point. 50,000 come to about $725 against $625.

Values updated

American Airlines AAdvantage vs United Airlines MileagePlus, side by side
MeasureAmerican Airlines AAdvantageUnited Airlines MileagePlus
Value per point1.45¢1.25¢
10,000 worth$145$125
50,000 worth$725$625
100,000 worth$1,450$1,250
A great award1.74¢ or more a point1.5¢ or more a point
A poor awardunder 1.31¢ a pointunder 1.13¢ a point
Rewards currencymilesmiles
Run byAmerican AirlinesUnited Airlines
Ranked2 of 11, US airlines3 of 102, airline miles4 of 11, US airlines22 of 102, airline miles

Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.

American Airlines AAdvantage

United Airlines MileagePlus

Quick answers

Which is worth more, American Airlines AAdvantage or United Airlines MileagePlus?

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.45¢ each against 1.25¢ for United Airlines MileagePlus miles, 16% more per point. 50,000 come to about $725 against $625.

How many United Airlines MileagePlus miles equal 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles?

About 58,000. At 1.25¢ each, that many miles match the $725 estimated for 50,000 miles at 1.45¢. This compares value only; the programs do not exchange points at this rate.

Is a higher value per point always better?

No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between American Airlines AAdvantage and United Airlines MileagePlus.

Where do these values come from?

Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.

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