Transfer Citi ThankYou Rewards to American AAdvantage
Current transfer ratio: 1:1. Use your Citi TY points for Flagship Business awards on American Airlines, plus partner airlines bookable through American AAdvantage.
See American Airlines sweet spots →How the transfer works
ThankYou Rewards transfers to American AAdvantage at a 1:1 ratio. Transfers typically complete within minutes for most programs (some, like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic via Chase, can take up to 24 hours).
Cards that earn ThankYou Rewards:
- Citi Premier
- Citi Strata Premier
- Citi Prestige
Best uses for American AAdvantage miles
- Qatar Qsuite to the Middle East and onward to Africa/Asia
- Cathay Pacific business class to Hong Kong
- Etihad First Apartment (when loaded) at low saver levels
Popular American Airlines routes
Step-by-step transfer guide
- Find award availability first. Use AwardLocker to confirm American Airlines saver space exists on your dates before transferring. Points transfers are almost always non-reversible.
- Link your accounts. On Citi TY's website, link your American AAdvantage loyalty number under transfer partners.
- Initiate the transfer. Move the exact number of miles you need. Most transfers post within minutes.
- Book immediately. Award space can disappear — call American Airlines or book online the moment points arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Is Citi ThankYou Rewards to American AAdvantage a 1:1 transfer?
The current ratio is 1:1. Transfer ratios can change — always confirm the current ratio in your Citi TY account before transferring.
How long does the transfer take?
Most American AAdvantage transfers from Citi TY complete within minutes. Some programs can take up to 24 hours — always find award space first, then transfer.
Are there transfer bonuses to American Airlines?
Citi TY runs periodic transfer bonuses (typically 20-40% extra points) to select partners. Set a saved search in AwardLocker for your target route so you're ready to book when a bonus appears.
Find American Airlines availability first
Never transfer points until you've confirmed award space. AwardLocker shows live American Airlines availability across every route.
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