American Airlines AAdvantage vs GOL Smiles: award prices compared
American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles both showed award space in the same cabin on 638 routes in the last 30 days. In economy, AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 487 of 624 shared routes; in business class, AAdvantage on 379 of 384.
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- Routes with both programs
- 638
- Cabin comparisons
- 1,200
- AAdvantage routes
- 3,238
- Smiles routes
- 2,138
AAdvantage or Smiles: fewer miles by cabin
On each route where both programs showed award space in a cabin, the one whose lowest observed one-way award needed fewer miles. Both programs' miles are compared one to one; taxes are compared separately.
| Cabin | Shared routes | Fewer with AAdvantage | Fewer with Smiles | Same number | Median difference | Median taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 624 | 487 | 137 | 0 | 21,700 fewer miles with AAdvantage | — |
| Premium Economy | 185 | 184 | 1 | 0 | 85,500 fewer miles with AAdvantage | — |
| Business Class | 384 | 379 | 5 | 0 | 132,100 fewer miles with AAdvantage | — |
| First Class | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 156,100 fewer miles with AAdvantage | — |
When AAdvantage or Smiles came out ahead
What the last 30 days of observations show; award space changes daily.
- Fewer miles needed more often: AAdvantage in business class, first class, premium economy and economy.
- Economy: AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 487 of 624 shared economy routes; the median difference was 21,700 miles in favor of AAdvantage.
- Business class: AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 379 of 384 shared business-class routes; the median difference was 132,100 miles in favor of AAdvantage.
- Premium economy: AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 184 of 185 shared premium economy routes; the median difference was 85,500 miles in favor of AAdvantage.
- First class: AAdvantage needed fewer miles on all 7 shared first-class routes; the median difference was 156,100 miles in favor of AAdvantage.
- Open dates: Smiles showed economy award space on more departure dates on 546 of 624 shared routes.
- Coverage: AAdvantage showed award space on 2 or more dates on 3,238 routes and Smiles on 2,138 routes; 638 routes had both.
- Booking window: AwardTool saw AAdvantage award space up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027) and Smiles up to 329 days ahead (Sep 10, 2027).
- Bank transfers: Citi transfers to AAdvantage only.
Shared routes: AAdvantage and Smiles side by side
Each program's lowest observed one-way award on the route in that cabin, plus taxes, with its open departure dates and newest observation.
Economy: 624 shared routes
The 65 of 624 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | AAdvantage (miles) | Smiles (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) to Washington National (DCA) | 8,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 11,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 21,000 + $235.49328 dates · | 34,100 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX) | 9,500 + $5.60329 dates · | 32,000 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported326 dates · | Smiles |
| Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 + $5.60326 dates · | 44,300 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Boston (BOS) | 12,500 + $5.60327 dates · | 33,700 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Orlando (MCO) to Washington National (DCA) | 8,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 15,600 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 9,500 + $5.60326 dates · | 23,700 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 10,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 23,100 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York JFK | 9,500 + $67.76327 dates · | 16,500 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Punta Cana (PUJ) | 11,500 + $129.91325 dates · | 31,200 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Denver (DEN) to Miami (MIA) | 10,000 + $5.60330 dates · | 36,900 + taxes not reported323 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH) | 20,000 + $22.25324 dates · | 44,600 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Madrid (MAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 21,000 + $47.09326 dates · | 51,200 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Orlando (MCO) to Phoenix (PHX) | 10,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 39,800 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 11,500 + $24.21324 dates · | 38,900 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Vancouver (YVR) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 21,000 + $66.69325 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported328 dates · | Smiles |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aruba (AUA) | 10,500 + $15.60325 dates · | 41,800 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Mexico City (MEX) | 10,000 + $62.85325 dates · | 45,100 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 9,500 + $5.60322 dates · | 25,600 + taxes not reported330 dates · | AAdvantage |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Vancouver (YVR) | 21,000 + $235.29327 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported325 dates · | Smiles |
| Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte (CLT) | 7,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 13,500 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Montreal (YUL) | 15,500 + $5.60329 dates · | 23,700 + taxes not reported323 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Dublin (DUB) | 21,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported326 dates · | Smiles |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Montreal (YUL) | 15,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 11,400 + taxes not reported328 dates · | Smiles |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Orlando (MCO) | 10,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 39,800 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte (CLT) | 9,500 + $5.60327 dates · | 32,600 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Munich (MUC) | 21,000 + $79.99327 dates · | 70,900 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Boston (BOS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $5.60322 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | Smiles |
| Washington National (DCA) to Boston (BOS) | 8,000 + $5.60331 dates · | 11,500 + taxes not reported320 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bogotá (BOG) | 13,500 + $20.60322 dates · | 37,000 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Barbara (SBA) | 10,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 24,300 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dublin (DUB) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 21,000 + $46.89324 dates · | 57,000 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 10,000 + $5.60328 dates · | 18,100 + taxes not reported323 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Miami (MIA) | 9,500 + $5.60322 dates · | 35,300 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 21,000 + $155.89321 dates · | 72,200 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Austin (AUS) to Orlando (MCO) | 8,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 26,700 + taxes not reported326 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montreal (YUL) | 21,000 + $132.09328 dates · | 14,700 + taxes not reported322 dates · | Smiles |
| Jakarta (CGK) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 35,000 + $25.80325 dates · | 75,300 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Washington National (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY) | 10,000 + $5.60322 dates · | 17,400 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Newark (EWR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $5.60320 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported330 dates · | Smiles |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) | 22,000 + $37.29326 dates · | 68,100 + taxes not reported324 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 21,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 14,000 + taxes not reported324 dates · | Smiles |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO) | 7,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 10,800 + taxes not reported324 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 22,000 + $103.08322 dates · | 69,000 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) | 35,000 + $5.60321 dates · | 82,600 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO) | 10,000 + $67.76321 dates · | 37,900 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 13,500 + $112.09324 dates · | 36,200 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Miami (MIA) | 13,500 + $112.09321 dates · | 22,900 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Grand Cayman (GCM) to Miami (MIA) | 9,500 + $109.51320 dates · | 10,900 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 22,000 + $37.89323 dates · | 69,600 + taxes not reported326 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Orlando (MCO) to Austin (AUS) | 8,000 + $5.60321 dates · | 26,700 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 18,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 56,100 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 12,500 + $5.60319 dates · | 43,600 + taxes not reported330 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Mexico City (MEX) | 10,000 + $62.85320 dates · | 22,900 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 9,500 + $5.60329 dates · | 22,300 + taxes not reported320 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Montreal (YUL) | 35,000 + $63.09328 dates · | 50,100 + taxes not reported321 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Newark (EWR) | 9,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 15,500 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 21,000 + $5.60319 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported330 dates · | Smiles |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN) | 11,500 + $137.24326 dates · | 27,200 + taxes not reported323 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) | 21,000 + $132.09320 dates · | 63,300 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 21,000 + $126.49319 dates · | 54,700 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Phoenix (PHX) | 21,000 + $132.09328 dates · | 16,200 + taxes not reported320 dates · | Smiles |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 21,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 9,500 + taxes not reported323 dates · | Smiles |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 9,500 + $5.60323 dates · | 22,400 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
Premium Economy: 185 shared routes
The 64 of 185 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | AAdvantage (miles) | Smiles (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 33,000 + $37.99322 dates · | 135,800 + taxes not reported319 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Houston (IAH) | 33,000 + $37.39322 dates · | 126,900 + taxes not reported318 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) | 33,000 + $36.89317 dates · | 121,200 + taxes not reported322 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 33,000 + $37.79312 dates · | 123,400 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 33,000 + $5.60309 dates · | 126,700 + taxes not reported325 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $5.60322 dates · | 100,800 + taxes not reported311 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 116,800 + taxes not reported309 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to New York JFK | 33,000 + $32.39320 dates · | 119,800 + taxes not reported311 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $5.60305 dates · | 130,300 + taxes not reported320 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 33,000 + $37.79307 dates · | 132,000 + taxes not reported318 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York JFK | 33,000 + $36.89306 dates · | 120,000 + taxes not reported318 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 40,000 + $5.60311 dates · | 109,000 + taxes not reported313 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 33,000 + $5.60305 dates · | 156,600 + taxes not reported318 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $5.60303 dates · | 132,000 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 38,500 + $5.60303 dates · | 123,000 + taxes not reported316 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Minneapolis (MSP) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 40,000 + $9.00296 dates · | 116,600 + taxes not reported320 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 33,000 + $5.60312 dates · | 139,100 + taxes not reported303 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 33,000 + $5.60315 dates · | 138,200 + taxes not reported299 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dublin (DUB) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 40,000 + $47.99313 dates · | 85,100 + taxes not reported300 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to Miami (MIA) | 33,000 + $95.99296 dates · | 114,500 + taxes not reported316 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 40,000 + $66.69303 dates · | 82,500 + taxes not reported305 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) | 40,000 + $125.89305 dates · | 119,200 + taxes not reported299 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 33,000 + $5.60298 dates · | 114,500 + taxes not reported303 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA) | 40,000 + $66.69312 dates · | 171,000 + taxes not reported289 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Madrid (MAD) | 40,000 + $83.49312 dates · | 104,600 + taxes not reported288 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Austin (AUS) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 40,000 + $9.00290 dates · | 127,500 + taxes not reported309 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Miami (MIA) | 33,000 + $32.29307 dates · | 100,800 + taxes not reported292 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 40,000 + $5.60282 dates · | 138,000 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Newark (EWR) | 40,000 + $125.89298 dates · | 119,800 + taxes not reported299 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santiago (SCL) | 33,000 + $5.60296 dates · | 131,700 + taxes not reported301 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 33,000 + $101.59293 dates · | 139,100 + taxes not reported302 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Santiago (SCL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 33,000 + $49.19295 dates · | 131,700 + taxes not reported300 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 15,000 + $77.40276 dates · | 57,000 + taxes not reported318 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) | 40,000 + $125.89315 dates · | 104,200 + taxes not reported275 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Montreal (YUL) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $80.59303 dates · | 133,300 + taxes not reported281 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 15,000 + $12.60287 dates · | 57,000 + taxes not reported295 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 40,000 + $78.89297 dates · | 104,600 + taxes not reported282 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 42,500 + $103.08276 dates · | 103,300 + taxes not reported300 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 42,500 + $411.69285 dates · | 100,500 + taxes not reported290 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Barcelona (BCN) | 40,000 + $9.00316 dates · | 103,200 + taxes not reported259 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) to New York JFK | 34,500 + $101.59294 dates · | 138,500 + taxes not reported278 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 40,000 + $5.60305 dates · | 116,900 + taxes not reported266 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Boston (BOS) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 40,000 + $9.00290 dates · | 105,000 + taxes not reported279 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Madrid (MAD) | 42,500 + $160.29251 dates · | 101,900 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Charlotte (CLT) | 40,000 + $132.29307 dates · | 107,300 + taxes not reported260 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 40,000 + $120.19307 dates · | 124,000 + taxes not reported258 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Zurich (ZRH) | 40,000 + $83.49305 dates · | 108,400 + taxes not reported256 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dublin (DUB) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 40,000 + $48.89316 dates · | 106,800 + taxes not reported243 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Orlando (MCO) | 33,000 + $37.13242 dates · | 107,400 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) | 40,000 + $552.70280 dates · | 114,400 + taxes not reported278 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Rome (FCO) | 40,000 + $9.00308 dates · | 59,000 + taxes not reported250 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 40,000 + $130.59295 dates · | 143,400 + taxes not reported262 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Denver (DEN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 40,000 + $5.60313 dates · | 126,800 + taxes not reported244 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Barcelona (BCN) | 42,500 + $107.88254 dates · | 107,200 + taxes not reported300 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 33,000 + $103.08321 dates · | 133,600 + taxes not reported230 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 40,000 + $82.29292 dates · | 89,900 + taxes not reported258 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Austin (AUS) | 40,000 + $130.59286 dates · | 127,500 + taxes not reported263 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Boston (BOS) | 40,000 + $130.59294 dates · | 106,300 + taxes not reported252 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Seattle (SEA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | 40,000 + $5.60297 dates · | 141,400 + taxes not reported249 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) | 40,000 + $144.69274 dates · | 120,400 + taxes not reported270 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Frankfurt (FRA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 40,000 + $171.49296 dates · | 136,800 + taxes not reported245 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Munich (MUC) to Charlotte (CLT) | 40,000 + $171.09274 dates · | 119,000 + taxes not reported267 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS) | 40,000 + $9.00272 dates · | 97,100 + taxes not reported268 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dublin (DUB) to Charlotte (CLT) | 40,000 + $48.99311 dates · | 94,800 + taxes not reported227 dates · | AAdvantage |
Business Class: 384 shared routes
The 64 of 384 routes with the most open dates.
| Route | AAdvantage (miles) | Smiles (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá (BOG) to Miami (MIA) | 27,500 + $112.09321 dates · | 58,200 + taxes not reported328 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Punta Cana (PUJ) | 23,000 + $129.91325 dates · | 63,900 + taxes not reported322 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 27,500 + $117.49322 dates · | 97,700 + taxes not reported317 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aruba (AUA) | 45,000 + $15.60325 dates · | 82,400 + taxes not reported312 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Lima (LIM) to Miami (MIA) | 27,500 + $48.83317 dates · | 91,900 + taxes not reported319 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG) | 27,500 + $20.60309 dates · | 60,000 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Mexico City (MEX) | 20,000 + $62.85320 dates · | 49,000 + taxes not reported314 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) | 71,500 + $5.60324 dates · | 155,300 + taxes not reported307 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Panama City (PTY) | 27,500 + $6.85307 dates · | 47,000 + taxes not reported324 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Bogotá (BOG) | 27,500 + $20.60309 dates · | 96,900 + taxes not reported321 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Newark (EWR) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 18,500 + $5.60323 dates · | 13,600 + taxes not reported306 dates · | Smiles |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Miami (MIA) | 20,000 + $97.48310 dates · | 51,700 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Philadelphia (PHL) to Montreal (YUL) | 38,000 + $5.60324 dates · | 15,500 + taxes not reported303 dates · | Smiles |
| Istanbul (IST) to Doha (DOH) | 42,500 + $22.25296 dates · | 102,500 + taxes not reported329 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Panama City (PTY) to Miami (MIA) | 27,500 + $71.84306 dates · | 47,000 + taxes not reported319 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to Miami (MIA) | 40,000 + $36.89317 dates · · Mixed cabin | 197,800 + taxes not reported306 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bogotá (BOG) | 27,500 + $20.60322 dates · | 99,200 + taxes not reported300 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Istanbul (IST) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 42,500 + $27.20302 dates · | 110,100 + taxes not reported320 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Madrid (MAD) | 22,500 + $102.00313 dates · | 76,400 + taxes not reported308 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Cartagena (CTG) | 27,500 + $20.60307 dates · | 44,900 + taxes not reported313 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Miami (MIA) | 57,500 + $41.76308 dates · · Mixed cabin | 135,600 + taxes not reported311 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Helsinki (HEL) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 22,500 + $21.80307 dates · | 169,800 + taxes not reported311 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Orlando (MCO) to Panama City (PTY) | 20,000 + $6.85311 dates · | 56,900 + taxes not reported307 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Montreal (YUL) to Philadelphia (PHL) | 38,000 + $62.76312 dates · | 15,500 + taxes not reported304 dates · | Smiles |
| New York JFK to Mexico City (MEX) | 20,000 + $62.85325 dates · | 72,000 + taxes not reported288 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 40,000 + $5.60303 dates · · Mixed cabin | 162,400 + taxes not reported309 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (HEL) | 22,500 + $90.90306 dates · | 169,800 + taxes not reported305 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Cancun (CUN) to Miami (MIA) | 20,000 + $80.79297 dates · | 30,100 + taxes not reported313 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Santiago (SCL) | 82,500 + $5.60313 dates · | 160,100 + taxes not reported294 dates · | AAdvantage |
| London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 22,500 + $91.30287 dates · | 60,500 + taxes not reported317 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Madrid (MAD) to Amsterdam (AMS) | 22,500 + $33.10289 dates · | 76,700 + taxes not reported315 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Bogotá (BOG) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 27,500 + $112.09324 dates · | 99,200 + taxes not reported278 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS) | 29,500 + $5.60308 dates · | 66,200 + taxes not reported294 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 25,500 + $5.60313 dates · | 14,000 + taxes not reported287 dates · | Smiles |
| Santiago (SCL) to Miami (MIA) | 71,500 + $43.59309 dates · | 160,100 + taxes not reported291 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Lima (LIM) | 27,500 + $20.60327 dates · | 85,800 + taxes not reported272 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Liberia (LIR) | 23,000 + $24.21324 dates · | 74,900 + taxes not reported272 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST) | 42,500 + $36.80268 dates · | 116,700 + taxes not reported327 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Boston (BOS) | 38,000 + $5.60303 dates · | 59,000 + taxes not reported290 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 90,400 + taxes not reported270 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Amsterdam (AMS) to London Heathrow (LHR) | 22,500 + $100.70286 dates · | 59,300 + taxes not reported306 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Charlotte (CLT) to Punta Cana (PUJ) | 20,000 + $55.52303 dates · | 56,000 + taxes not reported289 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to New York JFK | 20,000 + $103.08306 dates · | 72,000 + taxes not reported285 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) | 20,000 + $62.85313 dates · | 68,600 + taxes not reported275 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to New York LaGuardia (LGA) | 25,500 + $62.16320 dates · | 13,800 + taxes not reported265 dates · | Smiles |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) to New York JFK | 57,500 + $45.19311 dates · · Mixed cabin | 182,400 + taxes not reported273 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to New York JFK | 25,000 + $11.20325 dates · | 93,100 + taxes not reported256 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Miami (MIA) | 29,500 + $62.16320 dates · | 48,400 + taxes not reported261 dates · | AAdvantage |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New York JFK | 25,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 87,900 + taxes not reported251 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 29,500 + $5.60326 dates · | 48,400 + taxes not reported251 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Cancun (CUN) | 20,000 + $62.85304 dates · | 20,500 + taxes not reported269 dates · | AAdvantage |
| São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to New York JFK | 71,500 + $37.89322 dates · | 222,900 + taxes not reported247 dates · | AAdvantage |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | 25,000 + $5.60320 dates · | 84,400 + taxes not reported245 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Dubai (DXB) to the Maldives (MLE) | 30,000 + $36.80249 dates · | 416,400 + taxes not reported315 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 + $67.76321 dates · | 84,400 + taxes not reported243 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) | 29,500 + $5.60306 dates · | 47,400 + taxes not reported256 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Liberia (LIR) to Miami (MIA) | 20,000 + $56.02317 dates · | 44,900 + taxes not reported240 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Dubai (DXB) to Stockholm (ARN) | 42,500 + $55.00232 dates · | 195,700 + taxes not reported321 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN) | 23,000 + $137.24326 dates · | 59,000 + taxes not reported226 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 20,000 + $97.48318 dates · | 58,600 + taxes not reported231 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Miami (MIA) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 82,500 + $5.60292 dates · | 164,500 + taxes not reported257 dates · | AAdvantage |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Mexico City (MEX) | 23,000 + $62.85300 dates · | 71,200 + taxes not reported245 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
| Grand Cayman (GCM) to Miami (MIA) | 20,000 + $109.51317 dates · | 22,300 + taxes not reported226 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) | 40,000 + $5.60305 dates · · Mixed cabin | 199,300 + taxes not reported238 dates · | AAdvantage |
First Class: 7 shared routes
| Route | AAdvantage (miles) | Smiles (miles) | Fewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,000 + $5.60326 dates · | 181,100 + taxes not reported6 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) | 25,000 + $11.20323 dates · | 181,100 + taxes not reported9 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to San Francisco (SFO) | 25,000 + $5.60323 dates · | 173,100 + taxes not reported8 dates · | AAdvantage |
| San Francisco (SFO) to New York JFK | 25,000 + $5.60329 dates · | 179,300 + taxes not reported2 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to New York JFK | 25,000 + $5.60325 dates · | 197,600 + taxes not reported2 dates · | AAdvantage |
| New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) | 25,000 + $5.60313 dates · · Mixed cabin | 185,000 + taxes not reported11 dates · | AAdvantage |
| Las Vegas (LAS) to New York JFK | 25,000 + $5.60310 dates · | 202,100 + taxes not reported2 dates · · Mixed cabin | AAdvantage |
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.
Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them.
Transfer partners of AAdvantage and Smiles
Bank points to each program: ratio and typical transfer time as listed when AwardTool last reviewed them, Aug 27, 2026.
| Bank | American Airlines AAdvantage | GOL Smiles |
|---|---|---|
| Citi ThankYou Points | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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AAdvantage and Smiles booking windows: published and observed
| Program | Published booking window | Furthest departure observed | Routes with award space on 2+ dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 331 days | 331 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 3,238 |
| GOL Smiles | — | 329 days after Oct 16, 2026 | 2,138 |
— means AwardTool lists no published booking window for the program. AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead, so a longer published window can't be observed in full. Observations are a record, not a forecast. Compare booking windows across programs.
Airlines seen on AAdvantage and Smiles awards on shared routes
Shared routes where an airline appeared on each program's award itineraries in the shared cabins.
| Airline | AAdvantage routes | Smiles routes |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 520 | 546 |
| British Airways (BA) | 317 | 311 |
| IBERIA (IB) | 274 | 263 |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 216 | 171 |
| Air Canada (AC) | 0 | 370 |
| Air France (AF) | 0 | 366 |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | 0 | 350 |
| KLM (KL) | 0 | 349 |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 189 | 149 |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 83 | 155 |
| Finnair (AY) | 181 | 0 |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 0 | 172 |
| Emirates (EK) | 0 | 159 |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | 59 | 96 |
| Aeromexico (AM) | 0 | 137 |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | 79 | 55 |
| Korean Air (KE) | 0 | 133 |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 0 | 129 |
| WestJet (WS) | 0 | 128 |
| Avianca (AV) | 0 | 123 |
| GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) | 49 | 49 |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 0 | 92 |
| Egyptair (MS) | 0 | 83 |
| COPA Airlines (CM) | 0 | 81 |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 0 | 78 |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | 39 | 36 |
| Air Europa (UX) | 0 | 72 |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 67 | 0 |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 65 | 0 |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 63 | 0 |
An airline appears here when it was part of an award itinerary the program showed. It isn't always the airline of the lowest award.
Questions about AAdvantage vs Smiles
Which needs fewer miles for economy awards, AAdvantage or Smiles?
On the 624 routes where both showed economy award space in the last 30 days, AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 487 and Smiles on 137. The median difference was 21,700 miles in favor of AAdvantage. Both programs' miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which needs fewer miles for business-class awards, AAdvantage or Smiles?
On the 384 routes where both showed business-class award space in the last 30 days, AAdvantage needed fewer miles on 379 and Smiles on 5. The median difference was 132,100 miles in favor of AAdvantage. Both programs' miles are compared one to one, although their value differs.
Which banks transfer to both American Airlines AAdvantage and GOL Smiles?
No bank AwardTool covers transfers to both. Citi transfers to AAdvantage only. Ratios as of AwardTool's review on Aug 27, 2026. Most transfers can't be reversed.
How far ahead did AwardTool see AAdvantage and Smiles award space?
AAdvantage: up to 331 days ahead (Sep 12, 2027). Smiles: up to 329 days ahead (Sep 10, 2027). AwardTool scans departures up to 365 days ahead from Oct 16, 2026, so this is a record, not a forecast.
Where did AAdvantage and Smiles both show the most award space?
Boston (BOS) to Washington National (DCA) in economy (AAdvantage on 330 dates, Smiles on 328 dates); London Heathrow (LHR) to Las Vegas (LAS) in economy (AAdvantage on 328 dates, Smiles on 329 dates); Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX) in economy (AAdvantage on 329 dates, Smiles on 328 dates), counting departure dates with an open award in the last 30 days.