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Marriott
American Airlines AAdvantage (oneworld)
3:1 • 2–3 business days

Marriott Bonvoy® → American Airlines AAdvantage

Highly coveted oneworld loyalty currency with low fixed partner award charts for Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways Qsuites, Etihad, and Qantas, plus domestic Web Specials from 5,000 miles.

Base Transfer Ratio3 : 11,000 Marriott = 333 american-airlines
Transfer Speed2–3 business daysOne-way, irreversible transfer
Min Transfer / Increment3,000 ptsIncrements of 3,000 pts
Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Marriott → American Airlines AAdvantage Calculator

Transfer Speed: 2–3 business days
Estimated Travel Value
~$275
Effective Yield: 0.55¢ / Marriott
Best American Airlines AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots
US to Doha/Middle East in Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class for 70,000 miles
US to Tokyo in Japan Airlines (JAL) Business Class for 60,000 miles or First Class for 80,000 miles
Domestic US Web Specials starting at 5,000–7,500 miles each way
Marriott Bonvoy® — Eligible Cards:
  • •Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Amex ($650)
  • •Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Chase ($95)
  • •Marriott Bonvoy Business® Amex ($125)
Bonus History:

3:1 transfer ratio (Pro-Tip: Book AA flights using British Airways Avios or Alaska Miles transferred 1:1 from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, or Bilt!)

Rules: Transfers at a 3:1 base ratio to nearly 40 airlines. Receives a 5,000-mile bonus for every 60,000 Marriott points transferred to most airlines (60,000 pts = 25,000 miles, or 2.4:1). United MileagePlus gets a 10,000-mile bonus per 60k (60k = 30k United miles).
Frequently Asked Questions: Marriott → American Airlines AAdvantage

What is the transfer ratio from Marriott Bonvoy® to American Airlines AAdvantage?

Marriott Bonvoy® transfers to American Airlines AAdvantage at a 3:1 base ratio. Every 3,000 Marriott points equals 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles.

How long does it take to transfer Marriott points to American Airlines AAdvantage?

Transfers from Marriott Bonvoy® to American Airlines AAdvantage typically complete in: 2–3 business days. The minimum transfer is 3,000 points in increments of 3,000.

Does Marriott offer transfer bonuses to American Airlines AAdvantage?

3:1 transfer ratio (Pro-Tip: Book AA flights using British Airways Avios or Alaska Miles transferred 1:1 from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, or Bilt!).

Is transferring Marriott to American Airlines AAdvantage worth it?

AwardTrail values American Airlines AAdvantage rewards at approximately 1.65¢ per point. At the 3:1 transfer ratio, your Marriott points yield roughly 0.55¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking American Airlines AAdvantage sweet spots.

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