How to transfer
The deal
1:1
Marriott Bonvoy → AAdvantage
Not instant
Cents per AAdvantage point
Economy
1.2¢
Business
1.7¢
First
2.0¢
Approx value per point on average bookings. Sweet-spot redemptions can hit 4.5¢+ per point.
Do this first
Confirm award space on AAdvantage BEFORE you transfer
Transfers are final and cannot be reversed. Open AAdvantage's site in another tab, sign in, and load the exact flight you want at the points price you expect. Come back only when you're ready to redeem.
Open AAdvantage award search →What you should know
You need a free AAdvantage account
Marriott Bonvoy asks for your AAdvantage member number during the transfer. Sign up takes a minute and costs nothing.
Create AAdvantage account →Minimum transfer: 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
You can't transfer less than 3,000, and transfers must be in increments of 1,000. Transfer in 60,000-point blocks to capture the 5,000-mile bonus (60K Bonvoy → 25K miles).
2–7 days, sometimes longer
Marriott Bonvoy transfers are processed manually and are the slowest among mainstream currencies. Plan for several days minimum. These are typical times, not guarantees — always confirm award space first because transfers can't be reversed.
Cancellation: free cancellation, anytime before departure
Free cancellation — no fee, miles & taxes refunded anytime before the first flight departs.
Fee: ~$0Window: Anytime pre-departureTaxes: Refunded in full
Points expiration
Marriott Bonvoy: Bonvoy points expire after 24 months without any account activity. A single earn (including from a co-brand card swipe) or redemption resets the clock.
AAdvantage: AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months without earning or redeeming. Co-brand card spend counts as activity.
AAdvantage: AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months without earning or redeeming. Co-brand card spend counts as activity.
Step by step
- 1Open Marriott Bonvoy → How to Use Points / AwardsSign in to marriott.com and hover the Marriott Bonvoy tab in the top navigation. In the dropdown, click "How to Use Points / Awards".
- 2Scroll to "Watch Your Points Take Off" and click Transfer PointsScroll down past the rewards overview to the "Watch Your Points Take Off" section. Read the rules — Marriott transfers in 3:1 blocks, but every 60,000 Bonvoy points earns a 5,000-mile bonus, making the effective rate ~2.4:1. Click the Transfer Points button.
- 3Click View All Airline PartnersThe Transfer Points to Partners page shows three featured partners. Skip those and click "View All Airline Partners" below to see the full list including AAdvantage.
- 4Pick AAdvantage, enter your member number and amountOn the Transfer Your Points form: choose AAdvantage in the Frequent Flyer Program dropdown, type your AAdvantage member number, then enter the Bonvoy points to transfer. Minimum is 3,000 points. To capture the 5K bonus, transfer in 60,000-point increments — you'll get 25,000 miles per 60K (20K base + 5K bonus). The name on your AAdvantage account must EXACTLY match your Marriott Bonvoy name.
What AAdvantage points are great for
Qatar Qsuite to Doha
70–98k AAdvantage pts
JFK → DOH·Business
Industry-best business class for reasonable taxes.
JAL Business to Tokyo
60–84k AAdvantage pts
LAX → NRT·Business
Best biz to Asia on points — 60k one-way.
Sweet-spot pricing means AAdvantage charges far fewer points for these specific routes than the cash value of the ticket — typically 4.5¢+ per point versus the average of 1.5¢.
Watch out
- !Web Specials are dynamically priced (cheaper than partner chart)
- !Loyalty Points status mechanic, not flight-based
Other ways to get AAdvantage points
Official sources
Transfer ratios verified 2026-05-01. Programs change terms occasionally — confirm on the official site before transferring.