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Buy-miles tracker

Airline points bonuses, deadlines & purchase history

Airlines periodically discount their miles or add a purchase bonus — but a “sale” is only worth it if the final cost per mile beats your redemption value. Compare current buy-miles promotions across major programs, scan the best bonus tier, and check the history before you buy. Prefer not to wait or deal with transfers? Buy miles on MileMarketplaceanytime — and we'll book your award ticket at the miles price.

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active airline offers tracked

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largest listed bonus

  • Updated June 29, 2026
  • Filter by bonus, discount, region, or program
  • Multi-year bonus history for context

What buy-points promotions are live right now?

Airline-run sales, refreshed as offers change — each card compares the airline's sale rate with MileMarketplace's live price for the same miles. Confirm the final rate and taxes before buying, or skip the wait and buy on MileMarketplace today with the award ticket booked for you at the miles price.

American AAdvantage logo

American AAdvantage

North America · Ongoing

Best offer

40% off

Airline rate

2.26 cents

On MileMarketplace

2.00¢ / mile

12% cheaper
Selective buy
  • 10% off from 3k miles
  • 15% off from 10k miles
  • 20% off from 30k miles
  • 30% off from 90k miles
  • 40% off from 151k miles

Transfer partners: Citi, Marriott
The top tier is expensive, so this is mainly a top-up play.

Offer ends: None listed

Buy on the airline site ↗Buy on MileMarketplace
Etihad Guest logo

Etihad Guest

Middle East · Ongoing

Best offer

35% off

Airline rate

2.08 cents

On MileMarketplace

1.50¢ / mile

28% cheaper
Selective buy
  • 10% off from 3k miles
  • 15% off from 11k miles
  • 35% off from 26k miles

Transfer partners: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Rove, Marriott
Works best for a known sweet spot rather than speculative buying.

Offer ends: None specified

Buy on the airline site ↗Buy on MileMarketplace

Buy for a booking

Purchases are strongest when award space is already available and the cash savings beat the final mile cost. Buy speculatively and you risk holding miles you can't use.

Compare cents per mile

The biggest bonus isn't always the best deal. Compare the final cents-per-mile against your realistic redemption value, not the headline percentage.

Check the history

Recent bonus history helps you avoid buying during an average sale when the program frequently offers better terms — the table below tracks multiple years.

What's the buy-miles bonus history?

A living tracker of recurring offers, historical high bonuses, and recent effective purchase rates — so you can tell a great sale from an average one.

YearProgramPeriodOfferEffective priceDeadlineSource
2026Air Canada AeroplanJun 202630% discount1.89 cppJun 30, 2026Upgraded Points
2026Alaska Atmos RewardsJun–Jul 2026100% bonus1.88 cpmJul 5, 2026AwardWallet
2026American AAdvantageJun 202640% discount2.26 cpmNone listedUpgraded Points
2026Etihad GuestJun 202635% discount2.08 cpmNone specifiedUpgraded Points
2026JetBlue TrueBlueJun–Aug 2026125% bonus1.43 cppAug 9, 2026AwardWallet
2026Virgin RedJun–Jul 202670% bonus1.48 cppJul 7, 2026AwardWallet
2026Avianca LifeMilesApr 15–28, 2026160% bonus1.27 cpmApr 28, 2026One Mile at a Time
2026British Airways ClubApr 202640% bonus1.64 cppApr 27, 2026AwardWallet
2026Qatar Privilege ClubMay 202650% bonus1.53 cppMay 25, 2026AwardWallet
2026Air Canada AeroplanMay 14–31, 202690% bonus1.97 cpp CADMay 31, 2026Prince of Travel
2026Air Canada AeroplanJan 26–Feb 16, 2026100% bonus1.88 cpp CADFeb 16, 2026Prince of Travel
2025Air Canada AeroplanNov 20–Dec 17, 2025100% bonus1.88 cpp CADDec 17, 2025Prince of Travel
2025Air Canada AeroplanAug 20–Sep 24, 202585% bonus2.03 cpp CADSep 24, 2025Prince of Travel
2025Alaska Atmos RewardsEnded Dec 23, 2025100% bonus1.88 cpmDec 23, 2025AwardWallet
2025Alaska Atmos RewardsEnded Oct 10, 2025110% bonus1.79 cpmOct 10, 2025AwardWallet
2025Alaska Atmos RewardsEnded Jun 26, 202570% bonus1.74 cpmJun 26, 2025AwardWallet
2025American AAdvantageNov 28–Dec 2, 202550% discount1.88 cpmDec 2, 2025One Mile at a Time
2025Avianca LifeMilesNov 10–18, 2025170% bonusNot publishedNov 18, 2025One Mile at a Time
2025JetBlue TrueBlueEnded Dec 31, 2025130% bonus1.40 cppDec 31, 2025AwardWallet
2025JetBlue TrueBlueEnded Aug 11, 2025125% bonus1.43 cppAug 11, 2025AwardWallet
2024Air Canada AeroplanNov 21–Dec 13, 202480% bonus1.94 cpp CADDec 13, 2024Prince of Travel
2024Air Canada AeroplanJul 8–11, 2024125% bonus1.56 cpp CADJul 11, 2024Prince of Travel
2024Alaska Atmos RewardsEnded Dec 23, 202460% bonus1.85 cpmDec 23, 2024AwardWallet
2024Alaska Atmos RewardsEnded Mar 20, 202470% bonus1.74 cpmMar 20, 2024AwardWallet
2024American AAdvantageNov 29–Dec 2, 202450% discountNot publishedDec 2, 2024One Mile at a Time
2024JetBlue TrueBlueEnded Dec 31, 2024130% bonus1.40 cppDec 31, 2024AwardWallet
2024JetBlue TrueBlueEnded Sep 13, 2024125% bonus1.43 cppSep 13, 2024AwardWallet
2024JetBlue TrueBlueEnded Mar 31, 202490% bonus1.32 cppMar 31, 2024AwardWallet

Sources & methodology: Current and historical offers are compiled from public promotion round-ups by Upgraded Points, AwardWallet, Prince of Travel, and One Mile at a Time, cross-checked against each loyalty program's purchase page where available. Promotions change often and can be account-targeted; confirm targeting, taxes, and the final price before buying.

Is buying airline miles worth it? — FAQ

Is buying airline miles during a promotion worth it?

Only when the final cost per mile beats your redemption value and you have a booking in mind. A 100% bonus or 30–40% discount usually lands miles around 1.4–2.1 cents each — buy only if the award you'll book is worth more than that. On MileMarketplace you can buy these miles any day, often below airline promo pricing, or have our team book the award ticket for you at the miles price.

What counts as a good buy-miles bonus?

For most US programs a bonus of 90–100%+ or a discount of 30%+ is strong; 50–70% is roughly average. Compare the effective cents-per-mile against the program's typical low in the bonus-history table below before you buy.

When do airlines run buy-miles promotions?

Most programs run several sales a year, often clustered in spring and around the November–December holidays. The history table shows recurring windows, so you can judge whether to buy now or wait for a better one.

Do I have to wait for a promotion to buy miles?

No. You can buy airline miles on MileMarketplace any day, usually below the airline's own retail rate — and we can book your award ticket directly in your name at the miles price, with no transfer required.

How is the effective cost per mile calculated?

Divide the cash you pay by the total miles received, including the bonus. A 100% bonus halves the base price per mile; a 30% discount cuts it by about 30%. Then weigh that against the airline's taxes and the real value of the redemption you'll book.

Don't want to wait for a sale?

Buy airline miles on MileMarketplacetoday — usually below the airline's own price — and we'll book your award ticket in your name at the miles price, not the cash fare.

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