Book American Airlines with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: observed awards
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On 11 routes (5 international), American Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award AwardTool observed on every open date in the last 30 days. Lowest business class on an international route: 33,000 miles + $34.65, New York JFK to Nassau (NAS); Asia Miles showed business-class award space on that route on 9 dates.
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- Routes on American Airlines
- 11
- International routes
- 5
- Lowest business class, international
- 33,000 miles
- JFK–NAS · $34.65
- Lowest premium economy, international
- 43,000 miles
- MIA–MAD · $33.63
- Partnership
- Confirmed partner (both in oneworld)
Business Class awards on American Airlines with Asia Miles
10 routes where American Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Asia Miles business-class award. Route lows: 27,000–63,000 miles (median 33,000 across 10 routes); taxes $4.59–$142.17 (median $10.19 on 10 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Boston (BOS)ORD–BOS with Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $10.19 | 9 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS)LAX–BOS with Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $10.19 | 8 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)LAX–ORD with Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $10.19 | 8 | |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)ORD–LAX with Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $10.19 | 6 | |
| New York JFK to Nassau (NAS)JFK–NAS with Asia Miles | 33,000 miles + $34.65 | 9 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)YYZ–CUN with Asia Miles | 33,000 miles + $142.17 | 9 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Cabos (SJD)LAX–SJD with Asia Miles | 33,000 miles + $90.96 | 8 | |
| New York JFK to Boston (BOS)JFK–BOS with Asia Miles | 33,000 miles + $14.78 | 7 | |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX)JFK–LAX with Asia Miles | 33,000 miles + $10.19 | 3 | |
| San Juan (SJU) to Madrid (MAD)SJU–MAD with Asia Miles | 63,000 miles + $4.59 | 8 |
Premium Economy awards on American Airlines with Asia Miles
3 routes where American Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Asia Miles premium economy award. Route lows: 18,000–43,000 miles (median 25,000 across 3 routes); taxes $10.19–$33.63 (median $10.19 on 3 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS)LAX–BOS with Asia Miles | 18,000 miles + $10.19 | 3 | |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX)JFK–LAX with Asia Miles | 25,000 miles + $10.19 | 2 | |
| Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD)MIA–MAD with Asia Miles | 43,000 miles + $33.63 | 2 |
Economy awards on American Airlines with Asia Miles
10 routes where American Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Asia Miles economy award. Route lows: 7,000–27,000 miles (median 9,000 across 10 routes); taxes $4.59–$142.17 (median $14.78 on 10 routes with taxes reported). The lowest routes:
| Route | Lowest observed | Dates seen | Newest observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK to Boston (BOS)JFK–BOS with Asia Miles | 7,000 miles + $14.78 | 8 | |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Boston (BOS)ORD–BOS with Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 9 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS)LAX–BOS with Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 7 | |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX)JFK–LAX with Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 6 | |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)ORD–LAX with Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 5 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)LAX–ORD with Asia Miles | 9,000 miles + $10.19 | 2 | |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Cabos (SJD)LAX–SJD with Asia Miles | 15,000 miles + $90.96 | 10 | |
| New York JFK to Nassau (NAS)JFK–NAS with Asia Miles | 15,000 miles + $34.65 | 9 | |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)YYZ–CUN with Asia Miles | 15,000 miles + $142.17 | 8 | |
| San Juan (SJU) to Madrid (MAD)SJU–MAD with Asia Miles | 27,000 miles + $4.59 | 14 |
Dated American Airlines awards with Asia Miles
The lowest Asia Miles awards on American Airlines AwardTool observed for departures in the next 60 days on the routes above.
| Departure | Route | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD–LAX | Business | 27,000 miles + $14.78 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| LAX–BOS | Business | 27,000 miles + $14.78 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| LAX–ORD | Business | 33,000 miles + $10.19 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LAX–BOS | Business | 33,000 miles + $10.19 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JFK–LAX | Premium Economy | 25,000 miles + $10.19 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| MIA–MAD | Premium Economy | 43,000 miles + $33.63 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| MIA–MAD | Premium Economy | 43,000 miles + $33.63 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| ORD–LAX | Economy | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| LAX–BOS | Economy | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| JFK–LAX | Economy | 15,000 miles + $10.19 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| LAX–ORD | Economy | 15,000 miles + $14.78 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Other programs whose lowest award was on American Airlines
Compared only on routes and cabins where both programs' lowest awards were on American Airlines in the last 30 days: the median of each program's route lows, in its own points or miles, with the median taxes reported. A program's low may be on another flight or date.
| Program | Cabin | Shared routes | Asia Miles median | Their median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage (American Airlines' own program) | Business | 6 | 27,000 miles + $10.19 | 25,500 miles + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage (American Airlines' own program) | Premium Economy | 1 | 18,000 miles + $10.19 | 26,500 miles + $5.60 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage (American Airlines' own program) | Economy | 3 | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 9,500 miles + $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | Business | 5 | 33,000 miles + $10.19 | 35,000 points + $25.60 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | Economy | 3 | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 7,500 points + $25.60 |
| Etihad Guest | Business | 7 | 33,000 miles + $10.19 | 30,000 miles + $39.00 |
| Etihad Guest | Economy | 4 | 9,000 miles + $10.19 | 23,000 miles + $30.93 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Business | 5 | 33,000 miles + $14.78 | 29,000 points + $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Premium Economy | 2 | 18,000 miles + $10.19 | 50,600 points + $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | Economy | 4 | 9,000 miles + $14.78 | 13,800 points + $5.60 |
Shared routes counts the routes where both programs showed American Airlines as the only airline on their lowest award in that cabin. Medians compare route lows, not one itinerary.
Transfer points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for American Airlines awards
Banks that transfer to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, with the ratio and typical transfer time as written. Search before you transfer: confirm the American Airlines award with a live search first.
| Bank | Ratio | Transfer time | Transfer details | Bank points page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Membership Rewards | 5:4 | Instant | Amex to Asia Miles | Fly American Airlines with Amex points |
| Bilt Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Bilt to Asia Miles | Fly American Airlines with Bilt points |
| Capital One Miles | 1:1 | ~3 days | Capital One to Asia Miles | Fly American Airlines with Capital One miles |
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 | Instant | Citi to Asia Miles | Fly American Airlines with Citi points |
| Wells Fargo Rewards | 1:1 | Instant | Wells Fargo to Asia Miles | Fly American Airlines with Wells Fargo points |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Questions about booking American Airlines with Asia Miles
How many Asia Miles does an American Airlines business-class award take?
The lowest business-class award on American Airlines that AwardTool observed with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on an international route in the last 30 days was 33,000 miles + $34.65 from New York JFK to Nassau (NAS); Asia Miles showed business-class award space on that route on 9 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was ORD–BOS at 27,000 miles + $10.19. Across 10 routes the lows ranged from 27,000 to 63,000 miles, with a median of 33,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
How many Asia Miles does an American Airlines premium economy award take?
The lowest premium economy award on American Airlines that AwardTool observed with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on an international route in the last 30 days was 43,000 miles + $33.63 from Miami (MIA) to Madrid (MAD); Asia Miles showed premium economy award space on that route on 2 dates. On domestic routes the lowest was LAX–BOS at 18,000 miles + $10.19. Across 3 routes the lows ranged from 18,000 to 43,000 miles, with a median of 25,000. Search live before you transfer points; award space changes daily.
On which routes was the lowest Asia Miles award on American Airlines?
American Airlines was the only airline on the lowest Asia Miles award on every open date in the last 30 days on 11 routes; the lowest by cabin include ORD–BOS (business class), LAX–BOS (business class), LAX–ORD (business class), LAX–BOS (premium economy), JFK–LAX (premium economy) and MIA–MAD (premium economy). Only routes with that award on 2 or more dates are counted.
Which other programs' lowest awards were on American Airlines on the routes Asia Miles covers?
American Airlines AAdvantage (American Airlines' own program) on 8 shared routes, Alaska Atmos Rewards on 8 shared routes, Etihad Guest on 7 shared routes and Qantas Frequent Flyer on 6 shared routes. Each program prices awards its own way and in its own currency, so compare the lows route by route before you transfer.
Which credit card points transfer to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for American Airlines awards?
Amex points (5:4, Instant), Bilt points (1:1, Instant), Capital One miles (1:1, ~3 days), Citi points (1:1, Instant) and Wells Fargo points (1:1, Instant), with ratios and times as AwardTool's transfer partner list writes them. Search before you transfer: transfers usually can't be reversed.