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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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.
North America · Ends soon
Best offer
30% off
Airline rate
1.89 cents
On MileMarketplace
1.50¢ / mile
Transfer partners: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Rove, Marriott
Usually best when topping up for a partner award or a specific premium-cabin booking.
Offer ends: June 30, 2026
North America · Targeted
Best offer
100% bonus
Airline rate
1.88 cents
On MileMarketplace
1.80¢ / mile
Transfer partners: Bilt, Marriott
A high bonus, but still best only when award space is already identified.
Offer ends: July 5, 2026
North America · Ongoing
Best offer
40% off
Airline rate
2.26 cents
On MileMarketplace
2.00¢ / mile
Transfer partners: Citi, Marriott
The top tier is expensive, so this is mainly a top-up play.
Offer ends: None listed
Middle East · Ongoing
Best offer
35% off
Airline rate
2.08 cents
On MileMarketplace
1.50¢ / mile
Transfer partners: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi, Rove, Marriott
Works best for a known sweet spot rather than speculative buying.
Offer ends: None specified
North America · Active
Best offer
125% bonus
Airline rate
1.43 cents
Transfer partners: Amex, Chase, Citi, Marriott
TrueBlue redemptions are often cash-linked, so compare against the ticket price.
Offer ends: August 9, 2026
Europe · Active
Best offer
70% bonus
Airline rate
1.48 cents
On MileMarketplace
1.45¢ / mile
Transfer partners: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Marriott
Can be compelling for targeted partner redemptions when taxes and fees still pencil out.
Offer ends: July 7, 2026
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.
The biggest bonus isn't always the best deal. Compare the final cents-per-mile against your realistic redemption value, not the headline percentage.
Recent bonus history helps you avoid buying during an average sale when the program frequently offers better terms — the table below tracks multiple years.
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.
| Year | Program | Period | Offer | Effective price | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Jun 2026 | 30% discount | 1.89 cpp | Jun 30, 2026 | Upgraded Points |
| 2026 | Alaska Atmos Rewards | Jun–Jul 2026 | 100% bonus | 1.88 cpm | Jul 5, 2026 | AwardWallet |
| 2026 | American AAdvantage | Jun 2026 | 40% discount | 2.26 cpm | None listed | Upgraded Points |
| 2026 | Etihad Guest | Jun 2026 | 35% discount | 2.08 cpm | None specified | Upgraded Points |
| 2026 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Jun–Aug 2026 | 125% bonus | 1.43 cpp | Aug 9, 2026 | AwardWallet |
| 2026 | Virgin Red | Jun–Jul 2026 | 70% bonus | 1.48 cpp | Jul 7, 2026 | AwardWallet |
| 2026 | Avianca LifeMiles | Apr 15–28, 2026 | 160% bonus | 1.27 cpm | Apr 28, 2026 | One Mile at a Time |
| 2026 | British Airways Club | Apr 2026 | 40% bonus | 1.64 cpp | Apr 27, 2026 | AwardWallet |
| 2026 | Qatar Privilege Club | May 2026 | 50% bonus | 1.53 cpp | May 25, 2026 | AwardWallet |
| 2026 | Air Canada Aeroplan | May 14–31, 2026 | 90% bonus | 1.97 cpp CAD | May 31, 2026 | Prince of Travel |
| 2026 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Jan 26–Feb 16, 2026 | 100% bonus | 1.88 cpp CAD | Feb 16, 2026 | Prince of Travel |
| 2025 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Nov 20–Dec 17, 2025 | 100% bonus | 1.88 cpp CAD | Dec 17, 2025 | Prince of Travel |
| 2025 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Aug 20–Sep 24, 2025 | 85% bonus | 2.03 cpp CAD | Sep 24, 2025 | Prince of Travel |
| 2025 | Alaska Mileage Plan | Ended Dec 23, 2025 | 100% bonus | 1.88 cpm | Dec 23, 2025 | AwardWallet |
| 2025 | Alaska Mileage Plan | Ended Oct 10, 2025 | 110% bonus | 1.79 cpm | Oct 10, 2025 | AwardWallet |
| 2025 | Alaska Mileage Plan | Ended Jun 26, 2025 | 70% bonus | 1.74 cpm | Jun 26, 2025 | AwardWallet |
| 2025 | American AAdvantage | Nov 28–Dec 2, 2025 | 50% discount | 1.88 cpm | Dec 2, 2025 | One Mile at a Time |
| 2025 | Avianca LifeMiles | Nov 10–18, 2025 | 170% bonus | Not published | Nov 18, 2025 | One Mile at a Time |
| 2025 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Ended Dec 31, 2025 | 130% bonus | 1.40 cpp | Dec 31, 2025 | AwardWallet |
| 2025 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Ended Aug 11, 2025 | 125% bonus | 1.43 cpp | Aug 11, 2025 | AwardWallet |
| 2024 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Nov 21–Dec 13, 2024 | 80% bonus | 1.94 cpp CAD | Dec 13, 2024 | Prince of Travel |
| 2024 | Air Canada Aeroplan | Jul 8–11, 2024 | 125% bonus | 1.56 cpp CAD | Jul 11, 2024 | Prince of Travel |
| 2024 | Alaska Mileage Plan | Ended Dec 23, 2024 | 60% bonus | 1.85 cpm | Dec 23, 2024 | AwardWallet |
| 2024 | Alaska Mileage Plan | Ended Mar 20, 2024 | 70% bonus | 1.74 cpm | Mar 20, 2024 | AwardWallet |
| 2024 | American AAdvantage | Nov 29–Dec 2, 2024 | 50% discount | Not published | Dec 2, 2024 | One Mile at a Time |
| 2024 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Ended Dec 31, 2024 | 130% bonus | 1.40 cpp | Dec 31, 2024 | AwardWallet |
| 2024 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Ended Sep 13, 2024 | 125% bonus | 1.43 cpp | Sep 13, 2024 | AwardWallet |
| 2024 | JetBlue TrueBlue | Ended Mar 31, 2024 | 90% bonus | 1.32 cpp | Mar 31, 2024 | AwardWallet |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.